Evan Alexandrow-Ridley (Lithuanian: Evanas Aleksandrovas-Ridley; born 19 June 1996) is a Lithuanian-Australian footballer who plays as goalkeeper. Born in Australia, he was a Lithuania youth international.
Life
Alexandrow-Ridley played cricket as a child.[1] He had a Lithuanian grandmother.[2] He grew up in the Bega Valley Shire, Australia.[3] He attended the ACT Academy of Sport in Australia.[4] He obtained a Lithuania passport in 2012.[5]
Club career
Alexandrow-Ridley started his career with Australian side West Canberra Wanderers FC, where he was regarded as oe of the club's most important players and helped the club reach their first championship final.[6] After that, he played for Norwegian side Moss FK.[7]
International career
Alexandrow-Ridley debuted for the Lithuania national under-21 football team during a 0–2 loss to Latvia.[8]
References
- ^ "Alexandrow-Ridley – australas, mėgstantis cepelinus". diena.lt. 10 April 2016.
- ^ "Evan Alexandrow-Ridley's crazy career comes full-circle". canberratimes.com.au (Archived). Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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- ^ "Evan Alexandrow-Ridley sets up Europa League showdown". Canberra Times. Archived from the original on 19 November 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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- ^ "Evan Alexandrow-Ridley - Sydney Morning Herald article". 6 September 2013.
- ^ "Alexandrow-Ridley: Nektet å snakke med lokalavisa". moss-avis.no. 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Alexandrow-Ridley: From Woden Valley to the Lithuanian national team". capitalfootball.com.au. August 2016.