Alex Mighten

Alexander Cole Mighten (born 11 April 2002) is an English footballer who plays for Nottingham Forest, as a winger.

Alex Mighten
Personal information
Full name Alexander Cole Mighten[1]
Date of birth (2002-04-11) 11 April 2002
Place of birth West Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.[2]
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 Nottingham Forest
Number 17
Youth career
2009–2019 Nottingham Forest
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Nottingham Forest 15 (1)
National team‡
2016 England U15
2017 England U16 9 (1)
2017–2018 England U17 6 (2)
2019– England U18 9 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 December 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18 November 2019

Club career

Mighten is currently a member of the Nottingham Forest academy, appearing for the club's Under-18 team.[3] Mighten joined Forest in 2009 after previously playing for Arnold Town. During his development, Mighten received support from former Forest players Des Walker and David Johnson.[4]

On 24 September 2019, Mighten made his professional debut when he appeared as a 78th-minute substitute during a 5–0 loss in an EFL Cup fixture against Arsenal.[5] He then made his first start for the Reds on 5 January 2020 in a 2–0 loss to Chelsea in an FA Cup match, Mighten impressed in the game, winning a penalty for Forest only for it to be ruled out by a marginal VAR decision.[6]

On 24 August 2020, Mighten signed a new contract extension keeping him at the club until June 2025.[7] He scored his first professional goal in a 1-1 draw against Millwall on 19 December 2020.[8]

International career

Mighten has represented England at under-15 through to under-18 level. As Mighten was born in Connecticut, United States, he is also eligible to represent the United States as well.

Career statistics
As of 23 July 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nottingham Forest 2019–20 EFL Championship 801010—100
Career totals 80101000100

    Personal

    Mighten's godfather is former footballer Des Walker, who played for Nottingham Forest, Sampdoria, Sheffield Wednesday and England.[9]

    Alex's brother, David, plays college soccer at Medaille College in Buffalo, New York.[10]

    Alex was born in West Hartford, Connecticut in the United States,[2] meaning he is eligible to represent the United States national team.

    References
    1. "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
    2. "Could a Connecticut-born player break through at Nottingham Forest?". New England Soccer Journal. 24 October 2018.
    3. "Alex Mighten - Midfielder - Under 18s - Nottingham Forest". www.nottinghamforest.co.uk.
    4. Taylor, Paul. "Forest must do all they can to bring Mighten and Johnson through to first team". The Athletic. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
    5. "Arsenal 5-0 Nottingham Forest: Unai Emery praises Gabriel Martinelli after League Cup brace". 24 September 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
    6. Clapson, Sarah (5 January 2020). "Forest fans react to VAR call in FA Cup clash with Chelsea". nottinghampost.
    7. "Mighten pens new contract". www.nottinghamforest.co.uk.
    8. "Millwall 1-1 Nottingham Forest". BBC. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
    9. Taylor, Paul. "Dropped down a youth level to protect him from bigger boys,..." The Athletic.
    10. "David Mighten - Men's Soccer". Medaille College Athletics.
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