Alex McCarthy: Biography, Facts and Career
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Alex Simon McCarthy (born 3 December 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Southampton. He will become a free agent on 30 June 2026. A product of Reading's Academy, McCarthy spent time out on loan in the Conference Premier before signing professional terms with the club in 2008. He made his Football League debut in 2009 whilst on loan to Aldershot Town and spent the following season at Yeovil Town before making his Reading debut in 2011. He later spent time on loan at Leeds United and Ipswich Town. McCarthy left for Queens Park Rangers in 2014, moving on to Crystal Palace the following year, before joining Southampton in August 2016. At international level McCarthy has represented England and made his debut for the under-21 team in 2010, appearing three times in total. In November 2018, he made his debut for the senior team.
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- Full name: Alex McCarthy
- Born: 1989-12-03
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q887695
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Who is Alex McCarthy?
Alex Simon McCarthy (born 3 December 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Southampton.
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Alex McCarthy is United Kingdom.
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Alex McCarthy was born on 1989-12-03.
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