Cheye Alexander

Cheye Christian Alexander (born 6 January 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL League One side AFC Wimbledon.

A former West Ham United Academy graduate, he spent the 2013–14 season with Port Vale, though only played first-team games during a loan spell at Ilkeston. He had brief spells with Concord Rangers and Bishop's Stortford before joining Aldershot Town, initially on a non-contract basis, in March 2015. He remained with the club for just over three seasons, playing 146 games in league and cup competitions. He was signed by Barnet in June 2018 and spent two seasons with the club before he returned to the English Football League following a six-year absence after signing with AFC Wimbledon.

Club Career

Early career

Born in Newham, Alexander supported his local team West Ham United as a child and joined their academy in 2003, remaining there for ten years before being released as an 18-year old in summer 2013. He was diagnosed with Osgood–Schlatter disease, which causes knee pain but gave him a growth spurt during his last year as a schoolboy. This meant that he had to play through the pain during the 2011–12 season, and though he managed to join the under-18 team during the 2012–13 season he was not given a professional contract by the club. He instead signed a one-year deal with Port Vale, but did not make any first team appearances for the "Valiants". On 13 December 2013, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Ilkeston on a one-month loan deal. Vale manager Micky Adams confirmed that Alexander would not be offered a new contract in April 2014.

On 5 September 2014, he signed with Conference South side Concord Rangers. He made his debut for the club in a 2–0 win over Weston-super-Mare on 1 November and played a total of three games for the "Beach Boys". On 28 November 2014, he joined fellow Conference South club Bishop's Stortford. He played two games for the "Blues", one each in the league and FA Trophy