Alex Peterson

Alex Peterson (born 17 October 1994) is an English footballer who plays as a centre forward for non-league side Belper Town.

This article is about the English footballer. For the American football coach, see Alex Petersen.

Alex Peterson
Personal information
Full name Alex Peterson[1]
Date of birth (1994-10-17) 17 October 1994
Place of birth Doncaster, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Centre forward
Club information
Current team
 Belper Town
Youth career
2006–2013 Doncaster Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Doncaster Rovers 6 (0)
2014 → Barnet (loan) 1 (0)
2014–2015 → Scarborough Athletic (loan) ? (?)
2015– Scarborough Athletic 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 04:07, 15 August 2015 (UTC)

Club career

Doncaster Rovers

Peterson was with Doncaster Rovers since the age of 11, coming through the club's Centre of Excellence and having made progress throughout the youth ranks,[2] Peterson signed a one-year professional contract with the club on 1 July 2013[3] Peterson later stated in the club's official interview about being a professional.[4]

Peterson soon made his debut for the first team away at Charlton Athletic on 26 November 2013, replacing midfielder Marc de Val in the 76th minute as Rovers attempted to get something from the game.[5] He first made the starting eleven in the following month in a 0–0 draw at home against Millwall on 29 December 2013.[6] After making his first start, Peterson expressed his satisfaction.[7]

On 18 March 2014, Peterson joined Conference side Barnet on loan for the remainder of the 2013–14 season.[8] He played 90 minutes in a 2–0 loss at Macclesfield Town the same day, but this was the only appearance he made before his loan spell was cut short on 16 April.[9]

Upon returning to Doncaster Rovers, Peterson signed a new 12-month contract with the club.[10] After signing a new contract, Peterson was determined to make a breakthrough in the first team.[11] However, Peterson only made one league appearance against Walsall, coming on as a substitute in the 66th minutes on 27 September 2014.[12]

Peterson joined Scarborough Athletic on loan in November 2014.[13] By some accounts he had a successful spell here, before his loan was cut short and he returned to Doncaster.[14]

At the end of the 2014–15 season, Peterson was released by the club.[15]

Non-league football

After his release by Doncaster Rovers Peterson returned to Scarborough Athletic following his loan spell. He was unveiled by the club following a friendly match against Hull United on 11 July 2015.[14]

References
  1. "Professional retain list & free transfers: 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. p. 35. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014.
  2. "Doncaster Rovers: Alex hopes chances won't Peter out". Doncaster Free Press. 29 November 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  3. "Rovers Of The Future". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 9 July 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  4. "Peterson: I Love Being A Professional". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 10 October 2013. Archived from the original on 9 June 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  5. "MATCH REPORT: Charlton (A)". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 26 November 2013. Archived from the original on 9 June 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  6. "Match Report". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 29 December 2013. Archived from the original on 9 June 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  7. "Peterson Reflects On First Rovers Start". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 30 December 2013. Archived from the original on 9 June 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  8. "Bees Loan Alex Peterson". Barnet FC. 18 March 2014. Archived from the original on 25 April 2014.
  9. "Lopez & Peterson Return To Parent Clubs". Barnet F.C. 16 April 2014. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  10. "Peterson Pens Deal". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 28 July 2014. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  11. "Peterson Out to Prove Point". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 7 August 2014. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  12. "Walsall 3 - 0 Doncaster Rovers". BBC Sport. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
  14. "Peterson lured back to Scarborough". Non-League Yorkshire. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
  15. "RETAINED LIST". Doncaster Rovers F.C. 18 May 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
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