Alexander Ian Grant (born 23 January 1994) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for A-League Men club Newcastle Jets. Born in England, he has represented Australia at youth level.
Club career
Portsmouth Grant signed a two-year scholarship with Portsmouth in July 2010. He progressed through reserve and academy sides, and appeared on the bench against Nottingham Forest, on 28 April 2012. In his next season, on 14 August, he made his professional debut, acting as a starter in a Football League Cup match against Plymouth Argyle.Plymouth 3–0 Portsmouth; BBC Sport, 14 August 2012
On 20 December, he was loaned to Eastleigh in a one-month deal.Grant Loaned To Eastleigh ; Portsmouth FC, 20 December 2012 He made his debut on New Year's Day, against Salisbury City.Salisbury City vs. Eastleigh 5–3; Global Sports Media, 1 January 2013
On 24 January 2013, he joined Havant & Waterlooville on a one-month loan deal.G'Day Alex Grant – New Signing ; Havant & Waterlooville, 24 January 2013 He joined Hawks as a replacement for fellow Portsmouth player Dan Butler, who gained first team action at Pompey.Grant secures Hawks loan switch; Portsmouth News, 24 January 2013 He made his Hawks debut two days later, in a 0–0 away draw against Dorchester Town.; Dorchester Town F.C., 28 January 2013 He scored his first goal for Hawks on 16 April, against Dover Athletic.Havant & Waterlooville 1 Dover Athletic 1; Kent Online, 17 April 2013
Stoke City On 9 May, despite his loan being successful, he was released by Pompey.Blues youngsters offered pro deals; Portsmouth News, 9 May 2013 Following his release by Portsmouth, Grant signed for Stoke City who fought off competition from Everton. On 30 August 2014 Grant joined Macclesfield Town on loan. He scored his first goal for the Silkmen in an FA Cup tie against Wrexham. Grant was released by Stoke at the end of the 2014–15 season.
Perth Glory Grant returned to Australia in June 2015 and joined A-League side Perth Glory.
Pohang Steelers In December 2020, with 3 seasons left on his Perth Glory contract, Grant joined Pohang Steelers on an undisclosed fee transfer.
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger On 1 February 2024, Grant joined Chinese Super League club Tianjin Jinmen Tiger.
Sydney FC On 1 February 2025, Grant returned to Australia, signing with Sydney FC until the end of the 2024–25 season. On 19 February 2025, his debut for the club came in a 3–2 win away to Thai League 1 side Bangkok United in the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two. His first league appearance for Sydney was on 1 March 2025, against Macarthur FC. Grant would score his first goal for the club in the Champions League Two against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, his goal would be the clubs first of the evening, kickstarting a 3–2 comeback win.
On 28 May 2025, Grant would sign a two-year contract extension with Sydney FC, contracting him with the club until the end of the 2026–27 season.
Alex mutually terminated his contract with Sydney FC during pre-season of the 2026–27 season.
Newcastle Jets Grant signed a one-year deal with the Newcastle Jets at the beginning of the 2026–27 season.
International career Despite being born in England, Grant was called to play for Australia U17. He was on the provisional 35-man squad for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Grant was announced in the squad to face Indonesia and China in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third round qualifiers in March 2025.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPortsmouth2012–13League One0000—1010Eastleigh (loan)2012–13Conference South1000——10Havant & Waterlooville (loan)2012–13Conference South18100——181Stoke City2014–15Premier League0000——00Macclesfield Town (loan)2014–15Conference Premier25221—10283Perth Glory2015–16A-League22110——2312016–1710110——1112017–1820010——2102018–1911010——1202019–202310010—241Total863401010913Pohang Steelers2021K League 11620091—253202227220——29220233242040—384Total75840131—929Tianjin Jinmen Tiger2024Chinese Super League10110——111Sydney FC2024–25A-League Men40—31—712025–2622120——241Total261200000312Newcastle Jets FC2026–27A-League Men001000—10Career total241161411722027419
Honours Perth Glory A-League Premiership: 2018–19
Pohang Steelers AFC Champions League runner-up: 2021 KFA Cup winner : 2023
Individual K League 1 Best XI: 2023
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