10 Facts About Alex Pearce

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Alexander James Pearce was born on 9 November 1988 and is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for EFL League Two club AFC Wimbledon and the Republic of Ireland national team.

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Alex Pearce made two international appearances for the Scotland under-21 team but has played for the Republic of Ireland at full international level.

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Alex Pearce signed a three-year professional contract with Reading on 23 October 2006 and made his Reading debut in an FA Cup third-round game against Burnley on 9 January 2007, coming off the bench to replace Ivar Ingimarsson in the 74th minute.

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On 2 November 2007, Alex Pearce joined AFC Bournemouth on loan until 8 December, which was extended to 3 January 2008.

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On 21 December 2007, it was announced that Alex Pearce had signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract.

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Alex Pearce then went on loan to Southampton on 31 October 2008 until the end of December.

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Alex Pearce signed a new two-year contract on 21 June 2013.

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Alex Pearce made his debut for Derby in a League Cup tie against Portsmouth on 12 August 2015.

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Alex Pearce signed for Millwall on 14 May 2019 on a free transfer.

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Alex Pearce was called into the full Ireland squad on 8 September 2012 ahead of an international friendly against Oman three days later.