Alex Greenwood
English footballer (born 1993)
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Alex Greenwood is an English professional footballer who plays for Women's Super League club Manchester City and the England national team. Primarily a left-sided defender, she plays as both a centre-back and a left-back. Greenwood began her senior career at Everton, Notts County and Liverpool, before playing for Olympique Lyonnais and winning Division 1 and the Champions League with the club. She also captained Manchester United, winning the Championship in their inaugural season. Greenwood is known for her tackling, positional play and passing; as a left-footed player she is a set-piece specialist, who often takes penalties, free kicks and corners.
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James & Greenwood score as Lionesses beat IrelandWatch the goals as Lauren James and Alex Greenwood score for England to pick up their first win of Euro 2025 qualifying with a 2-0 victory against Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | |
Man City not 'talked about as much' in title raceCaptain Alex Greenwood says Manchester City "don't get talked about as much as other teams" in the Women's Super League title race.BBC Sport - Published | |
Man City's Greenwood reveals her phone secrets in UnlockedManchester City centre-back Alex Greenwood unlocks her phone for BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt to reveal her holiday highlights, coffee order and the most recent note she wrote.BBC Sport - Published | |
Greenwood heads England into lead against ScotlandAlex Greenwood heads England into a 1-0 lead against Scotland in their crucial Nations League game at Hampden.BBC Sport - Published | |
Man City's Greenwood to miss Arsenal match with head injuryAlex Greenwood will miss Manchester City's match with Arsenal this Sunday as she continues to recover from a head injury.BBC Sport - Published | |
Greenwood to return to Man City for medical checksAlex Greenwood will return to Manchester City for further medical check-ups after sustaining a head injury in England's defeat by Belgium in the Women's Nations League.BBC Sport - Published | |
England player given oxygen on pitch and stretchered off after suffering head injuryEngland defender Alex Greenwood was given oxygen by medical staff on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher after a clash of heads during a Nations League match against Belgium.Sky News - Published | |
Greenwood taken off on stretcher after head clashDefender Alex Greenwood is taken off on a stretcher following a clash of heads in England's Women's Nations League match with Belgium.BBC Sport - Published | |
How harsh was Greenwood's red card for time wasting?BBC Sport explores the data to determine whether Alex Greenwood's controversial second yellow card for time wasting really was deserved.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Ridiculous' red card mars Man City draw with ChelseaThe 26 seconds that Alex Greenwood used up before taking a free-kick for Manchester City proved more costly than expected in their 1-1 draw with Chelsea.BBC Sport - Published | |
Highlights: Chelsea draw with nine-player Man CityChelsea score in injury time to rescue a point at Manchester City, who have England internationals Alex Greenwood and Lauren Hemp sent off.BBC Sport - Published | |
Greenwood sees second yellow card for time-wastingEngland and Man City defender Alex Greenwood is sent off against Chelsea after receiving a second yellow card for time-wasting at a free-kick.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lionesses and Hermoso nominated for Fifa women's awardsEngland's Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Lauren James and Keira Walsh are among the nominees for the Fifa Best Awards.BBC Sport - Published | Greenwood out of England squad to face AustraliaManchester City defender Alex Greenwood pulls out of the England squad for their friendly against Australia after scoring a penalty in the Finalissima against Brazil.BBC Sport - Published |
'Frightening' Shaw can be best in world - GreenwoodManchester City striker Khadija Shaw has the focus and ability to be the world's best player, says team-mate Alex Greenwood.BBC Sport - Published | Man City's Greenwood welcomes title-race pressureManchester City defender Alex Greenwood says she "welcomes" the pressure of the Women's Super League title race.BBC Sport - Published |
Greenwood 'really enjoying' England roleManchester City defender Alex Greenwood says she is "really enjoying my football" after a strong performance in England's opening Arnold Clark Cup victory.BBC Sport - Published | England's Greenwood extends Man City deal to 2026England defender Alex Greenwood signs a contract extension committing her to Manchester City until 2026.BBC Sport - Published |
England's Bronze & Greenwood to miss Japan gameEngland defenders Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood are ruled out of England's friendly against Japan in Murcia on Friday.BBC Sport - Published | Women's FA Cup final: Sam Kerr's deflected effort puts Chelsea ahead in extra timeSam Kerr's effort deflects in off Manchester City's Alex Greenwood to put Chelsea ahead again in the first half of extra time of the Women's FA Cup final.BBC Sport - Published |