Biography
Who is Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?
Early life and family
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was born in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, on August 15, 1993. He grew up with a strong sporting background as the son of former professional footballer Mark Chamberlain and the nephew of Neville Chamberlain. His younger brother, Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain, also pursued a career as a professional football player. During his youth in Portsmouth, Alex attended St John's College. Before focusing entirely on football, he excelled in other sports such as rugby union and cricket, nearly choosing those paths after receiving trials with London Irish and Hampshire before committing to his youth football duties.
Alex developed his early football skills through the Southampton Academy, which he joined at the age of seven. His family supported his athletic development, and his father publicly encouraged his progression as a young player. Alex grew up supporting Arsenal, a club he would later represent during a significant portion of his senior career.
Career highlights and teams
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made his first-team debut for Southampton in March 2010 at sixteen years old, becoming the club's second youngest appearance maker. He scored his first senior goal during the 2010-11 League Cup and helped Southampton win promotion to the Championship, earning a spot in the PFA League One Team of the Year. In August 2011, he transferred to Premier League club Arsenal, where he spent six seasons. During his time at Arsenal, he made nearly two hundred appearances, scored twenty goals, and won the FA Cup three times. He also became the youngest English goalscorer in UEFA Champions League history during his first season with the club.
In August 2017, Alex signed for Liverpool. With Liverpool, he won the UEFA Champions League during the 2018-19 season and the Premier League title in the 2019-20 season. Following his spell at Liverpool, he moved to Turkish club Beşiktaş in 2023. Internationally, Alex represented England across various youth levels, including the under-18 and under-19 squads, before making his senior debut for the England national team in May 2012. He subsequently played in major international tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup, earning thirty-five total caps and scoring seven goals for his country.
Personal life and height
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain stands at a height of 180 centimetres. Away from the pitch, his personal life has included high-profile relationships. In February 2017, he began dating singer Perrie Edwards from the pop group Little Mix. The couple announced their engagement in June 2022. They share two children together, with their first son born in August 2021 and a daughter born in January 2026, following their marriage in Portugal in June 2026.
Birthday and age
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was born on August 15, 1993, which makes Alex 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Alex shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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