20 Facts About Alex Gilbey

Alexander Scott Gilbey was born on 9 December 1994 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Milton Keynes Dons.

Alex Gilbey replaced Andy Bond after 70 minutes to make his Football League debut.

Alex Gilbey missed Colchester's next fixture against Bournemouth with an ankle injury, adding to manager Joe Dunne's injury woes, but returned to make his first senior start in Colchester's clash with Brentford on Boxing Day.

Alex Gilbey provided the pass for Christian Jolley's goal during the second leg fixture.

Alex Gilbey was named man of the match for his performance in the second leg, and described the opportunity to play at Wembley as "a dream come true".

On 5 May 2013, Alex Gilbey was a member of the starting eleven as Newport took on Wrexham at Wembley.

Alex Gilbey completed his loan spell with a play-off winners medal and eight appearances to his name as he returned to his parent club.

However, Alex Gilbey rejected the initial offer, reportedly alerting a number of Championship clubs to the situation following his impressive start to the season and his successful stint with Newport.

Manager Dunne urged Alex Gilbey to reconsider the offer of the ability-based contract, the same offer that had been accepted by his teammates Olufemi and Wright, in which pay is increased after every ten games played for the club.

Alex Gilbey revealed that boss Joe Dunne was a major influence in his decision to sign the contract, and that Dunne's belief in him was proven by his regular role in the first-team picture.

Alex Gilbey ended the season with 39 appearances across all competitions in addition to his goal against Wolves.

On hearing the news of Joe Dunne's departure as manager of Colchester United following a disappointing beginning to the campaign, Alex Gilbey said that he was left "devastated" by Dunne's exit, but said that he "couldn't have wished for a better appointment" following Academy manager Tony Humes' promotion to first-team manager.

Alex Gilbey described Dunne, the person who handed him his professional debut, as "a big influence on me both on and off the pitch".

The U's had already relinquished a two-goal cushion just five minutes earlier, and the unlucky Alex Gilbey had clattered the post with a powerful shot in the fifth minute.

Alex Gilbey remarked that he would "put it to the back" of his mind with his main focus being on "playing well and keeping Colchester in the league".

On 31 August 2017, Alex Gilbey joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal.

On 13 May 2023, it was announced that Alex Gilbey would leave the club when his contract expired in June.

Alex Gilbey went on to feature 45 times for Stevenage in all competitions, scoring 3 goals, and played a key role in the club's second-place promotion to League One.

Alex Gilbey was later named the club's Player of the Year, becoming the first player in Milton Keynes Dons' history to win the award three times.

On 9 September 2024, he signed a contract extension with the club Having played a key role in a successful start to the season which saw Milton Keynes Dons reach the play-off positions, Alex Gilbey was named the EFL League Two Player of the Month for November 2024.