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Alex Rivera (Demo)

Ballymena United

PLAYER OVERVIEW

NationalityIrish / British
LanguagesEnglish, Irish, Spanish (basic)
LocationBelfast, Northern Ireland
PositionCentral Midfielder
Preferred footRight
SAT score1280
Height181 cm
Weight74 kg
GPA3.6

BIO

A composed, two-footed central midfielder who dictates tempo and covers ground box to box. Comfortable receiving under pressure, progresses play through the lines, and reads the game to break up attacks early. Three seasons in the senior setup after progressing through the academy.

Education
  • GCSE — 8 subjects, grades A–B (2023)
  • BTEC Sport Level 3 — Distinction* (2025)
Work experience
  • Ballymena United (Senior): 2025–present · 24 appearances, 3 goals
  • Ballymena United Academy (U18): 2022–2025 · Captain 2024–25
  • Local grassroots club: 2016–2022 · Youth development
Achievements
  • Academy Player of the Year 2024
  • League U18 Cup winner 2024
  • Senior debut aged 17 (2025)
Other sports
  • Gaelic Football
  • Athletics
Playing attributes
  • Composed on the ball
  • Strong passing range
  • Reads the game
  • Box-to-box engine
  • Two-footed
Coach's report

Alex is one of the most coachable players I have worked with. Tactically mature beyond his years, he organises those around him and rarely gives the ball away under pressure. He has the athletic profile and temperament to make the step up to college soccer in the States.

Stephen Murray — Academy Head Coach

SPORT DETAILS

Aims to pursueScholarship (USA)

PLAYER SPONSOR(S)

Red Lion Sportswear
Pace Nutrition

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