Alex Scott

Alex Scott is a former professional footballer for Arsenal and the England National Team, who has broken down barriers throughout her career. An inspirational role model, Alex proved her worth in male-dominated sports, competing for England at the FIFA Women's World Cup, the UEFA Women's Euros and the 2012 London Olympic Games. Now a decorated sports pundit, Alex has also forged a reputation for her outspoken advocacy on issues such as racial discrimination. With a highly successful career to her name, Alex is now a popular sports speaker for a range of corporate event, sharing her insights from her time as a footballer and her life as a pundit on the sidelines.

Best known for her long-standing affiliation with Arsenal football club, Alex began her professional career with the team and in total spent three spells there. Appearing nearly 150 times for the side, Alex is credited with scoring the winning goal in the 2007 UEFA Cup Final, a personal and team highlight for the women’s side. Also playing for Birmingham City and overseas for the US team Boston Breakers, Alex’s playing days were impressive, and her performances on the pitch as a right-back saw her secure the captaincy for Arsenal in 2015. In 2018, after 14 years as a professional footballer, Alex hung up her boots and picked up a mic to begin her career as a pundit. Joining the lineup of pundits for the BBC and Sky Sports, Alex translated her expert knowledge of the game into award-winning commentary. From presenting Soccer AM and Goals on Sunday to being the first female football pundit to host the World Cup coverage for the BBC, Alex’s media career has been just as influential as her playing career.

Known for her ability to effectively analyse the game and keep viewers engaged in the action, Alex is a sought-after sports presenter. In 2020 she was named as the Sports Commentator of the Year for her coverage of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup by the Royal Television Society. Most recently, in 2022, Alex provided commentary at the 2022 UEFA Women's Euro, covering the victory of the England Lionesses after they beat Germany - citing "This is the moment in English football... this is a dream for every young girl that dreamt of playing football. It's incredible". In 2023, Alex's continued commitment to sports was acknowledged when she was awarded the 2023 The Sport Award at the Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards. In addition to her punditry, Alex is also acclaimed for sharing her moving story in her book How (Not) To Be Strong - in which she shares her experience of a tumultuous childhood that encompassed domestic abuse at the hands of her father. 

A mainstay in sports coverage, Alex is no stranger to commanding a stage and keeping audiences captivated with her avid sports knowledge. Having already co-presented the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards in 2020, one of the most prestigious events in the sporting calendar, Alex has proven herself a fun and talented host. In 2017, in honour of her committed career, Alex was appointed MBE for Services to Football and inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame. Through punditry, media appearances and hosting, she remains one of the most well-respected figures in the industry - don't miss your opportunity to hire Alex Scott as a host or sports speaker today!

Recently, in recognition of her impact as a former professional footballer, Alex Scott was named as one of the Top Trending Female Football Speakers to Hire - a testament to her career both on the pitch and sidelines of football.