20 Facts About Lewis Alessandra

Lewis Peter Alessandra was born on 8 February 1989 and is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker or winger.

Lewis Alessandra has played in the English Football League for Oldham Athletic, Morecambe, Plymouth Argyle, Rochdale, York City, Hartlepool United and Notts County and Carlisle United.

The last full-team that Alessandra played for was South Shields who at the time were in the Northern Premier League.

Lewis Alessandra was a regular in the reserve squad, receiving a contract extension in the summer of 2008.

On 31 July 2009, it was reported that Lewis Alessandra was set to join Conference Premier club Chester City on loan.

Lewis Alessandra scored in a trial match for the club against a Burnley XI and scored his second goal in two matches with an early effort against Droylsden.

Lewis Alessandra made four appearances for Chester but after club was expelled from the Football Conference their record was expunged.

Lewis Alessandra signed for League Two club Morecambe on 23 June 2011.

Lewis Alessandra signed a two-year contract with Plymouth Argyle in June 2013.

In total Lewis Alessandra scored 12 goals in 49 matches in all competitions in his first season with the Pilgrims.

Lewis Alessandra ended the season with 12 goals in 49 matches, with Plymouth finishing 10th in League Two.

Lewis Alessandra scored 13 goals in 51 matches the following season as his team qualified for the League 2 play-offs, but were defeated by Wycombe Wanderers in the semi-final.

On 8 June 2015, Lewis Alessandra signed a two-year contract with League One club Rochdale.

On 29 June 2016, Lewis Alessandra signed for League Two club Hartlepool United on undisclosed terms, after having his contract with Rochdale cancelled by mutual consent.

On 26 May 2017, Lewis Alessandra signed for League Two club Notts County on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Lewis Alessandra re-signed for League Two club Morecambe on 25 July 2019 on a contract of undisclosed length.

On 5 August 2022, Lewis Alessandra dropped out of the Football League for the first time when he signed for Northern Premier League side South Shields.

Lewis Alessandra brings brilliant pedigree, experience and leadership qualities, and fits well with the players we have signed this summer and those who were already here.

Lewis Alessandra has had an unbelievable career and will add some much needed experience to the squad.

On 30 November 2024, Lewis Alessandra announced his retirement due to recurring injuries and ongoing work commitments.