Alex Kpakpé
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alex Colin Kpakpé[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 22 February 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Hackney, England[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hitchin Town | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2022 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Rangers B | 4 | (0) |
| 2024– | Hitchin Town | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2023 | |||
Alex Colin Kpakpé (born 22 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Southern League Premier side Hitchin Town.
Club career
Born in Hackney, Kpakpé first took an interest in football at the age of five, playing in his garden with his cousins.[2] He played grassroots football in Tulse Hill, before joining the academy of Chelsea at under-14 level.[2] During his youth, he also played handball, and was a 100 metres sprinter.[2] Initially a defensive midfielder, Kpakpé transitioned to a left-back during his time with Chelsea.[2] He signed his first professional contract in February 2021.[3]
His time with the Blues was hampered by injury and illness, and after four years in West London, he left the club in November 2022.[4] The following month, he played in a bounce match with Scottish side Rangers.[3][5] He signed a six-month deal with Rangers in January 2023.[6]
On 14 January 2023, he made his debut for Rangers B in the Lowland League, coming on as a substitute for Mackenzie Strachan in a 6–1 win over Dalbeattie Star.[7] Following his release by Rangers B in July 2023, Kpakpé signed with Southern League Premier side Hitchin Town.[8]
Personal life
Kpakpé's cousins are Tottenham Hotspur winger Ryan Sessegnon and Fulham right-back Steven Sessegnon; both of whom have represented England at youth international level.[6]
He is of Ivorian descent.[1][6]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 11 May 2023.
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rangers B | 2022–23 | Lowland League | 4 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Career total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
- Notes
References
- ^ a b c Alex Kpakpé at WorldFootball.net
- ^ a b c d "Teenage Kicks: Alex Kpakpe". chelseafc.com. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ a b Elder, Matthew (13 December 2022). "Alex Kpakpe 'plays in Rangers bounce match' as Michael Beale runs rule over ex-Chelsea starlet". scotsman.com. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ Kingsley, Igho (12 November 2022). "Official : African defender departs Chelsea after four years". allnigeriasoccer.com. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Jordan (13 December 2022). "Leon King close to new Rangers deal – Beale's return is boost for academy talents". theathletic.com. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
There is also interest in Alex Kpakpe, the 18-year-old defender who left Chelsea last month after a several years disrupted due to injury and illness. He has played in a bounce game already and could join as an academy signing.
(subscription required) - ^ a b c Sked, Joel (11 January 2023). "Alex Kpakpe: Who is Rangers' first January signing, ex-Chelsea, £25m cousin and contract length". scotsman.com. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
- ^ "Match Report: Rangers B 6-1 Dalbeattie Star". rangers.co.uk. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ @HitchinTownFC (February 9, 2024). "✍️ ALEX KPAKPE" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links
- Alex Kpakpé at Soccerway