Alex Stavrinou
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Michael Stavrinou | ||
| Date of birth | 13 September 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Harlow, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Cray Wanderers | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2009 | Charlton Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2009–2011 | Charlton Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | → Ebbsfleet United (loan) | 22 | (1) |
| 2010 | → Cambridge United (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Ebbsfleet United | 7 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Lewes (loan) | ? | (?) |
| 2012– 2014 | Cray Wanderers | 3 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| Cyprus U17 | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:11, 25 March 2012 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Alexander "Alex" Michael Stavrinou (born 13 September 1990 in Harlow, Essex) is an English professional footballer, who most recently played as a midfielder for Cray Wanderers. He is currently unattached as he left Cray in August 2014.He has also represented Cyprus youth at international level (he is of Cypriot heritage).[1][2] As a young man, he attended St Bonaventure's Catholic Comprehensive School in Forest Gate.[1]
Career
Club career
Stavrinou started his career in the Charlton Athletic Youth Academy from the age of 13,[2] rising through into the Reserves.[1] In the 2008–09 season, he made 23 appearances for the under-18 team scoring once, and a further 12 appearances in the reserves.[1] He signed his first professional contract for Charlton Athletic in June 2009.[3] Stavrinou made his first-team debut for Charlton in their 1–0 away against Herford United in the League Cup on 11 August.[4] Charlton manager, Phil Parkinson praised Stavrinou saying; "Alex Stavrinou came in for his debut and I thought it was an absolutely terrific performance".[5] Stavrinou signed for Conference National club Ebbsfleet United on a one-month loan in November 2009, which was then extended to a season long loan where he won 'young player of the year' .[6]
In October 2010, Stavrinou joined Cambridge United on a one-month loan deal.[7] His loan was later extended until 9 January 2011.[8] In May 2011, Stavrinou played for Aldershot Town in a reserve game against Brentford, losing 4–1.[9] On 12 August 2011, Stavrinou signed for his former loan club Ebbsfleet United following a vote by members of My Football Club, which owned Ebbsfleet United, to increase the playing budget.
International career
Although born in England, Stavrinou has represented Cyprus under-17, qualifying through his father's Cypriot heritage.[1][2] Stravrinou was also approached to feature for Cyprus under-21, but stated at the time that he'd like to concentrate on his career with Charlton Athletic. He said; "They've spoken to my parents about possibly featuring for the U21s but as I've only got a year here I really need to be pushing on and focusing all my efforts on Charlton."[2]
Style of play
As a youth player, Stavrinou played as a centre back, before his under-16 manager Steve Avory converted him into a midfielder.[2] Martin Ling described him as; "tenacious but also technical central midfielder who can do both sides of the game".[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "First team: Alex Stavrinou". Charlton Athletic F.C. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Harvey, Tom (30 June 2009). "Alex's aim". Charlton Athletic F.C. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ↑ "Stavrinou turns professional". Vital Football. 27 June 2009. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
- ↑ "Fixtures/Results: Hereford 1 – 0 Charlton". Soccerbase. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ↑ "Addicks youngster turns pro". Dartford Messenger. 12 August 2009. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ↑ "Fleet sign Charlton teenager". Kent News. 26 November 2009. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Cambridge United swoop for Charlton's Alex Stavrinou". Cambridge First. 9 October 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
- ↑ Harvey, Tom (9 November 2010). "Stav extends United spell". Charlton Athletic F.C. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
- ↑ Harvey, Tom (3 May 2011). "Shots call for Stav". Charlton Athletic F.C. Retrieved 3 May 2011.