Dynamic and powerful English midfielder whose career at Arsenal and Liverpool was curtailed by a devastating knee injury.
Alexander Mark David Oxlade-Chamberlain was born on 15 August 1993 in Portsmouth, England, and joined Southampton's academy at age seven, becoming the second-youngest player, after Theo Walcott, ever to appear for the club's first team. His performances for Southampton earned a move to Arsenal in 2011, where his combination of pace, dribbling, and versatility across midfield and wide attacking positions made him one of English football's most exciting young talents. Oxlade-Chamberlain earned a surprise call-up to England's Euro 2012 squad while still establishing himself at club level, becoming the second-youngest player ever to represent England at a European Championship, behind only Wayne Rooney at the time. He went on to represent his country at the 2014 World Cup and spent six seasons at Arsenal before moving to Liverpool in 2017. At Liverpool, Oxlade-Chamberlain won the 2018-19 Champions League and the 2019-20 Premier League title, though a serious knee injury suffered in a Champions League semi-final against Roma in 2018 significantly disrupted the middle years of his career at Anfield. He earned 35 caps for England across his international career. After six seasons at Liverpool, Oxlade-Chamberlain moved to Turkish club Beşiktaş in 2023, before joining Scottish giants Celtic in 2026, continuing his career after a decade and a half in the English top flight.
Scoring crucial goals in Liverpool's 2019 Champions League run
He suffered his devastating knee injury during a Champions League semi-final against Roma, ruling him out for over a year just as he was hitting his best form.
Did You Know?How They Played
Versatile attacking midfielder with pace and long-range shooting ability
Lasting Impact
Oxlade-Chamberlain's career demonstrates the importance of versatility in modern football, successfully adapting his game across multiple positions and tactical systems.
Career Honours
- Champions League 2019
- Premier League 2020
- FA Cup 2x
- FA Cup 2015
- FA Cup 2017
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2010–2011 | 36 | 9 |
| Arsenal | 2011–2017 | 132 | 9 |
| Liverpool | 2017–2023 | 103 | 11 |
| Beşiktaş | 2023–2025 | 38 | 5 |
| Celtic | 2026–Present | 9 | 2 |
 England | — | 35 | 7 |