Quick Info
| Profession | Former Professional Footballer, Sports Pundit, Television Presenter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 02/10/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Latest News about Alex Scott
15/06/2025
Alex Scott participated in the 2025 season of 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here', showcasing her personality and resilience in the Australian wilderness. Her appearance was widely praised for bringing attention to women's football and inspiring young athletes.
02/03/2025
Alex Scott launched a new initiative through The Alex Scott Academy to support underprivileged female footballers aged 16–19, providing them with scholarships and professional coaching. The initiative aims to increase diversity in women's football across the UK.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Alexandra Virina Scott is a retired British footballer of Irish and Jamaican descent who played as a right-back for Arsenal and the England national team. She is now a prominent sports pundit and television presenter for the BBC and Sky Sports. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.68 m |
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| Weight | 62 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | BA (Hons) in Media and Communications |
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| Institution | University of the Arts London |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Jamie Virgo |
| Children | 2 |
Relationships & More
| Close Friends | Rachel Yankey, Kelly Smith |
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| Mentors | Brendon Rodgers (Arsenal Coach) |
Family
| Parents | Virina Scott (Mother), Unknown (Father) |
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| Extended Family | Unknown |
Career
| Football Career |
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| Broadcasting Career |
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| Academy |
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Favourites
| Favorite Team | Arsenal |
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| Favorite Sport | Football |
| Favorite Book | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
Style Quotient
| Fashion Style | Professional, Chic |
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| Public Image | Professional, Pioneering Female Figure in Sports Broadcasting |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/alexscott/ | |
| https://twitter.com/alexscott | |
| https://www.facebook.com/alexscottofficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in the USA but raised in the UK | |
| 2. Writes a weekly women's football column in the Morning Star newspaper | |
| 3. Participated in 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here' in 2025 | |
| 4. First female pundit to cover men's Cup for BBC in 2018 | |
| 5. Holds a UEFA Coaching License |