Alex Kpakpé

Alex Colin Kpakpé (born 22 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back.

Alex Kpakpé
Personal information
Full name Alex Colin Kpakpé[1]
Date of birth (2004-02-22) 22 February 2004
Place of birth Hackney, England[1]
Position(s) Left-back
Youth career
2018–2022 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023 Rangers B 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 June 2023

Club career

Born in Hackney, Kpakpé first took an interest in football at the age of five, playing in his garden with his cousins.[2] He played grassroots football in Tulse Hill, before joining the academy of Chelsea at under-14 level.[2] During his youth, he also played handball, and was a 100 metres sprinter.[2] Initially a defensive midfielder, Kpakpé transitioned to a left-back during his time with Chelsea.[2] He signed his first professional contract in February 2021.[3]

His time with the Blues was hampered by injury and illness, and after four years in West London, he left the club in November 2022.[4] The following month, he played in a bounce match with Scottish side Rangers.[3][5] He signed a six-month deal with Rangers in January 2023.[6]

On 14 January 2023, he made his debut for Rangers B in the Lowland League, coming on as a substitute for Mackenzie Strachan in a 6–1 win over Dalbeattie Star.[7]

Personal life

Kpakpé's cousins are Tottenham Hotspur winger Ryan Sessegnon and Fulham right-back Steven Sessegnon; both of whom have represented England at youth international level.[6]

He is of Ivorian descent.[1][6]

Career statistics

Club
As of 11 May 2023.
Club Season League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Rangers B 2022–23 Lowland League 40–0040
Career total 40000040
Notes

    References
    1. Alex Kpakpé at WorldFootball.net
    2. "Teenage Kicks: Alex Kpakpe". chelseafc.com. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
    3. Elder, Matthew (13 December 2022). "Alex Kpakpe 'plays in Rangers bounce match' as Michael Beale runs rule over ex-Chelsea starlet". scotsman.com. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
    4. Kingsley, Igho (12 November 2022). "Official : African defender departs Chelsea after four years". allnigeriasoccer.com. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
    5. Campbell, Jordan (13 December 2022). "Leon King close to new Rangers deal – Beale's return is boost for academy talents". theathletic.com. Retrieved 27 January 2023. There is also interest in Alex Kpakpe, the 18-year-old defender who left Chelsea last month after a several years disrupted due to injury and illness. He has played in a bounce game already and could join as an academy signing. (subscription required)
    6. Sked, Joel (11 January 2023). "Alex Kpakpe: Who is Rangers' first January signing, ex-Chelsea, £25m cousin and contract length". scotsman.com. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
    7. "Match Report: Rangers B 6-1 Dalbeattie Star". rangers.co.uk. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
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