Alex Lankshear

Alex James Lankshear (born 8 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back. He will become a free agent when his contract with Blackpool expires on 30 June 2025. Career St Albans City Lankshear attended Beaumont School. He came through the academy at St Albans City to make 37 appearances during the 2021–22 campaign, scoring one goal against Welling United. He signed a first-team contract with St Albans in February 2021. Blackpool On 12 August 2022, Lankshear was signed by Blackpool for an undisclosed fee, agreeing a three-year contract with the option of a further year. He made his first-team debut on the last day of the 2022–23 relegation season, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute for Jordan Thorniley in a 1–0 victory at Norwich City. On 27 August 2023, Lankshear joined National League club Dorking Wanderers on loan until January 2024. He went on loan again in September 2024, to Welling United, until January 2025. On 18 January 2025, he joined National League bottom side Ebbsfleet United on loan for the remainder of the season. Style of play Lankshear is an attacking left-back.