Alex Culvin


Alexandra "Alex" Culvin is an English former women's footballer, who played predominantly as a full-back. Culvin has played for Leeds, Everton, AZ Alkmaar, Bristol Academy, and Liverpool.

Personal life

Culvin was born in Merseyside. In 2009, she was studying at Liverpool John Moores University,
and she also wrote a PhD thesis on professional women's football in the UK at the University of Central Lancashire.

Career

In 2004, whilst Culvin was playing for Leeds, she was selected for the England women's under-21 squad. Culvin played for Leeds in the 2006 FA Women's Cup final against Arsenal. In 2009, whilst Culvin was playing for Everton, she was selected for the Great Britain women's football squad for the 2009 Universiade. Culvin later played for AZ Alkmaar in the women's Eredivisie, before signing for Bristol Academy in February 2011. She was sent off during Bristol Academy's 2012 FA Cup semi-final against Birmingham City. Culvin later played for Liverpool, before being released in October 2012. During her career, Culvin played in the UEFA Women's Champions League for Everton, AZ and Bristol Academy.