Tinaya Chantae Evelyn Alexander (born 15 April 1999) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for HB Køge Women.

Tinaya Alexander
Personal information
Full name Tinaya Chantae Evelyn Alexander[1]
Date of birth (1999-04-15) 15 April 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Reading, Berkshire, England
Height 1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
HB Køge Women
Number 33
Youth career
2013-2017 Arsenal
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 LSU Tigers 81 (21)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 Washington Spirit 9 (0)
2022–2023 Montpellier 5 (0)
2023 Reading 1 (0)
2023–2024 London City Lionesses 11 (0)
2024- HB Køge Women 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 2 August 2023

Career

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LSU Tigers

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In 2017, Alexander joined the LSU Tigers in the United States.[2][3][4][5]

Washington Spirit

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Before the 2022 season, she signed for American side Washington Spirit.[6][7][8][9][10] On 20 March 2022, she debuted for Washington Spirit during a 0–0 draw with Orlando Pride.[11]

Montpellier HSC

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On 20 September 2022, the Spirit transferred Alexander for an undisclosed fee to French club Montpellier HSC.[12] She made her debut against Olympique Lyonnais on 23 September 2022.[13]

Reading

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On 4 February 2023, Reading announced the signing of Alexander from Montpellier.[14] On 29 June 2023, Reading announced the departure of Alexander.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Tinaya Alexander". LSU Tigers. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Tinaya Alexander is leading the way for LSU's historic start to the season". bgn.fm. 16 September 2021.
  3. ^ ""We deserve to be there" LSU forward Tinaya Alexander discusses win, team's No. 6 national ranking". tiger.tv. 18 September 2021.
  4. ^ "LSU soccer forward Tinaya Alexander to miss rest of season with knee injury". lsureveille.com. 21 October 2019.
  5. ^ "LSU soccer standout Tinaya Alexander earns All-SEC first-team honors". tigerrag.com. 2 November 2021.
  6. ^ "Washington Spirit rookie Tinaya Alexander carries late father with her". justwomenssports.com. 30 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Spirit Rookie Tinaya Alexander Took the Long Road to Pro Soccer". washingtoncitypaper.com. 17 February 2022.
  8. ^ "Surprised to be Drafted, English Internationals Tinaya Alexander and Lucy Shepherd Settle in with Washington". ourgamemag.com. 15 April 2022.
  9. ^ "LSU's Alexander drafted by the Washington Spirit". bogalusadailynews.com. 20 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Washington Spirit Sign 2022 Draftee Tinaya Alexander". oursportscentral.com. 4 March 2022.
  11. ^ Tinaya Alexander at Soccerway
  12. ^ "Spirit Forward Tinaya Alexander Transferring to France's Montpellier HSC" (Press release). Washington Spirit. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  13. ^ "Montpellier vs Olympique Lyonnais - 23 September 2022". uk.soccerway.com.
  14. ^ "FORWARD PENS DEAL WITH READING FC WOMEN". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 4 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  15. ^ "READING FC WOMEN PLAYERS RELEASED AS CONTRACTS EXPIRE". readingfc.co.uk/. Reading F.C. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
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