Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Professional footballer and winger

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - Professional footballer and winger
Born

August 15th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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A professional footballer from England, played as a winger. Started career at Southampton, making first-team appearances. Transferred to Arsenal in 2011, contributing to multiple FA Cup victories. Later joined Liverpool in 2017, playing a key role in the team's success, including winning the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. Represents the England national team, participating in major tournaments.

Won the FA Cup with Arsenal

Won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool

Won the Premier League with Liverpool

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