Tinaya Alexander

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Tinaya Alexander

| image =

| fullname = Tinaya Chantae Evelyn Alexander{{cite web |url=https://lsusports.net/sports/sc/roster/player/tinaya-alexander/ |title=Tinaya Alexander |date=8 July 2019 |publisher=LSU Tigers |access-date=18 August 2022}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|4|15|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Reading, Berkshire, England

| height = 1.61 m

| position = Forward

| currentclub = HB Køge

| clubnumber = 33

| youthyears1 = 2013–2017

| youthclubs1 = Arsenal

| collegeyears1 = 2017–2021

| college1 = LSU Tigers

| collegecaps1 = 81

| collegegoals1 = 21

| years1 = 2022

| clubs1 = Washington Spirit

| caps1 = 9

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2022–2023

| clubs2 = Montpellier

| caps2 = 5

| goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2023

| clubs3 = Reading

| caps3 = 1

| goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2023–2024

| clubs4 = London City Lionesses

| caps4 = 11

| goals4 = 0

| years5 = 2024–

| clubs5 = HB Køge

| caps5 = 6

| goals5 = 0

| club-update = 02:15, 12 November 2024 (UTC)

}}

Tinaya Chantae Evelyn Alexander (born 15 April 1999) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for HB Køge Women.

Career

=LSU Tigers=

In 2017, Alexander joined the LSU Tigers in the United States.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bgn.fm/tinaya-alexander-is-leading-the-way-for-lsus-historic-start-to-the-season/|title=Tinaya Alexander is leading the way for LSU's historic start to the season|date=16 September 2021 |publisher=bgn.fm}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tigertv.tv/sports/we-deserve-to-be-there-lsu-forward-tinaya-alexander-discusses-win-teams-no-6-national/video_e5471568-187c-11ec-9e39-efde3852f24c.html|title="We deserve to be there" LSU forward Tinaya Alexander discusses win, team's No. 6 national ranking|date=18 September 2021 |publisher=tiger.tv}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.lsureveille.com/sports/lsu-soccer-forward-tinaya-alexander-to-miss-rest-of-season-with-knee-injury/article_055d50de-f3f3-11e9-8dab-ab1bbcdcfa62.html|title=LSU soccer forward Tinaya Alexander to miss rest of season with knee injury|date=21 October 2019 |publisher=lsureveille.com}} It was announced she would miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lsureveille.com/sports/lsu-soccer-forward-tinaya-alexander-to-miss-rest-of-season-with-knee-injury/article_055d50de-f3f3-11e9-8dab-ab1bbcdcfa62.html|title=LSU soccer forward Tinaya Alexander to miss rest of season with knee injury|date=21 October 2019 |publisher=lsureveille.com}}

On 2 November 2021, Alexander was named All-SEC first-team honors, the first player for LSU to do so since Lucy Parker in 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.tigerrag.com/lsu-soccer-standout-tinaya-alexander-earns-all-sec-first-team-honors/|title=LSU soccer standout Tinaya Alexander earns All-SEC first-team honors|date=2 November 2021 |publisher=tigerrag.com}}

Alexander's 22 assists during her time with LSU makes her the joint 2nd highest assister in school history.{{Cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/washington-spirit-sign-2022-draftee-tinaya-alexander/n-5797235|title=Washington Spirit Sign 2022 Draftee Tinaya Alexander|date=4 March 2022 |publisher=oursportscentral.com}}

=Washington Spirit=

Before the 2022 season, Alexander signed for American side Washington Spirit.{{Cite web|url=https://justwomenssports.com/tinaya-alexander-washington-spirit-father-police-brutality-shirt/|title=Washington Spirit rookie Tinaya Alexander carries late father with her|date=30 March 2022 |publisher=justwomenssports.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/548942/spirit-rookie-tinaya-alexander-took-the-long-road-to-pro-soccer/|title=Spirit Rookie Tinaya Alexander Took the Long Road to Pro Soccer|date=17 February 2022 |publisher=washingtoncitypaper.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ourgamemag.com/2022/04/14/surprised-to-be-drafted-english-internationals-tinaya-alexander-and-lucy-shepherd-settle-in-with-washington/|title=Surprised to be Drafted, English Internationals Tinaya Alexander and Lucy Shepherd Settle in with Washington|date=15 April 2022 |publisher=ourgamemag.com}} She was drafted 14th overall during the Round 2 pick.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bogalusadailynews.com/2021/12/20/lsus-alexander-drafted-by-the-washington-spirit/|title=LSU's Alexander drafted by the Washington Spirit|date=20 December 2021 |publisher=bogalusadailynews.com}} On 20 March 2022, she debuted for Washington Spirit in the NWSL Challenge Cup during a 0–0 draw with Orlando Pride.{{cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2022/03/20/united-states/nwsl-challenge-cup/orlando-pride/washington-spirit/3747912/|title=Orlando Pride vs Washington Spirit - 20 March 2022|website=uk.soccerway.com}}

=Montpellier HSC=

On 20 September 2022, the Spirit transferred Alexander for an undisclosed fee to French club Montpellier HSC.{{cite press release |url=https://washingtonspirit.com/2022/09/19/spirit-forward-tinaya-alexander-transferring-to-frances-montpellier-hsc/ |title=Spirit Forward Tinaya Alexander Transferring to France's Montpellier HSC |date=20 September 2022 |access-date=20 September 2022 |publisher=Washington Spirit}} She made her debut against Olympique Lyonnais on 23 September 2022.{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2022/09/23/france/feminine-division-1/montpellier-herault-sport-club/olympique-lyonnais-feminin/3907565/|title = Montpellier vs Olympique Lyonnais - 23 September 2022|website=uk.soccerway.com}}

=Reading=

On 4 February 2023, Reading announced the signing of Alexander from Montpellier.{{cite web |title=FORWARD PENS DEAL WITH READING FC WOMEN |url=https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2023/february/04/forward-pens-deal-with-reading-fc-women-/ |website=readingfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Reading F.C. |access-date=4 February 2023 |date=4 February 2023}} On 29 June 2023, Reading announced the departure of Alexander.{{cite web |title=READING FC WOMEN PLAYERS RELEASED AS CONTRACTS EXPIRE |url=https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2023/june/29/reading-fc-women-announces-departure-of-players-following-contract-expirations/ |website=readingfc.co.uk/ |publisher=Reading F.C. |access-date=29 June 2023 |date=29 June 2023}}

=London City Lionesses=

On 4 August 2023, Alexander was announced at London City Lionesses on a one year contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.londoncitylionesses.com/post/welcome-to-london-city-lionesses-tinaya-alexander|title=Welcome to London City Lionesses, Tinaya Alexander|website=www.londoncitylionesses.com}} On 25 June 2024, it was announced that Alexander would be leaving London City Lionesses when her contract expired.{{cite web|url=https://www.londoncitylionesses.com/post/london-city-lionesses-2024-25-released-list|title=London City Lionesses 2024-25 Released List|website=www.londoncitylionesses.com}}

=HB Køge=

On 29 August 2024, Alexander was announced at HB Køge on a two year contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.hbkoge.dk/welcome-tinaya/|title=Welcome Tinaya|language=Danish|website=www.hbkoge.dk}}