1. Alex Simon McCarthy was born on 3 December 1989 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Southampton.
22 Facts About Alex McCarthy
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Alex McCarthy made his Football League debut in 2009 whilst on loan to Aldershot Town and spent the following season at Yeovil Town before making his Reading debut in 2011.
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Alex McCarthy later spent time on loan at Leeds United and Ipswich Town.
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Alex McCarthy left for Queens Park Rangers in 2014, moving on to Crystal Palace the following year, before joining Southampton in August 2016.
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At international level Alex McCarthy has represented England and made his debut for the under-21 team in 2010, appearing three times in total.
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Alex McCarthy made no further appearances and returned to Reading before signing his first professional contract in July 2008.
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Alex McCarthy moved on loan again on 24 October 2008, joining Conference South team Team Bath as injury cover.
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Alex McCarthy made his debut the next day in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round against Salisbury City and played in the first round defeat to Forest Green Rovers, making four appearances in total.
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Alex McCarthy's loan spell was renewed in January 2010 and again in February, before being extended for the rest of the season on 24 March.
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Alex McCarthy again departed on loan in August 2010, joining Brentford, though he remained there for just one month before being replaced by fellow Reading loanee Ben Hamer.
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Alex McCarthy remained in goal for the rest of the season, making 14 appearances in total.
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On 29 August 2014, Alex McCarthy joined newly promoted Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League for an undisclosed fee.
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On 1 August 2016 Alex McCarthy joined Southampton on a three-year contract, for an undisclosed fee.
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On 27 June 2018, Alex McCarthy signed a new four-year contract with the club, keeping him on their books until 2020.
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On 3 January 2021, it was announced that Alex McCarthy had tested positive for COVID-19.
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On 2 February 2021, Alex McCarthy conceded nine goals to Manchester United.
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The injury to Alex McCarthy meant there were no senior goalkeepers available since Forster was injured, and this led to Southampton signing free agent Willy Caballero.
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Alex McCarthy regained his place ahead of Bazunu towards the end of the campaign, with manager Ruben Selles stating that he is "important to us".
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On 16 April 2024, Alex McCarthy replaced Bazunu in the lineup against Preston North End due to Bazunu picking up an injury in the warm-up.
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On 28 June 2024, Alex McCarthy signed a two-year contract extension.
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Alex McCarthy trained with the England under-19s before joining the under-21 set-up for the first time in September 2009.
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Alex McCarthy travelled with the squad to championships in Denmark but did not play any matches, finishing with three caps at under-21 level.