Bootle-born Alex Greenwood has built a career that spans Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, and a European Championship winners’ medal with England. Yet for all her on-pitch success, fans often search for details about her personal life and whether she’s related to Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood; this article brings together verified facts about the Manchester City captain’s career, stats, and family background.
Born: 7 September 1993 · Position: Defender · Current club: Manchester City · England caps: Over 70 · Height: 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Quick snapshot
- Born 7 September 1993 in Bootle, Merseyside, England
- Plays as a defender for Manchester City and England
- Won UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 with England
- Won UEFA Women’s Champions League with Olympique Lyonnais
- Partner’s name has not been publicly confirmed
- Details about her brother’s name and age are not available
- Joined Manchester City in 2020 and later became captain
- Continues as Manchester City captain and England squad regular ahead of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025
Who is Alex Greenwood?
Alex Greenwood is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester City and the England women’s national team. Born in Bootle, Merseyside, she joined Everton’s academy at 16 and made her senior debut in 2010.
She began her senior career at Everton, later played for Liverpool, Notts County, Olympique Lyonnais, and joined Manchester City in 2020.
- Everton: academy and senior debut in 2010
- Liverpool: club spell before moving on
- Notts County: further senior experience
- Manchester United (2016–2019): captained the side to the FA Women’s Championship title
- Olympique Lyonnais (2019–2020): won the UEFA Women’s Champions League
- Manchester City (2020–present): signed a three-year deal in September 2020
As of the latest available data from England Football, Greenwood has earned 111 senior caps and scored 7 goals for England.
Together, those career markers give a clear picture of a defender who has combined domestic honours with a long England career.
Personal life
Greenwood is in a relationship, but she keeps her personal life private. All indications suggest she does not have a child.
Her partner is not a public figure and has not been named in any reliable source. All information about her personal life is based on limited public sources.
Greenwood’s decision to keep her relationship out of the spotlight highlights the challenge female footballers face balancing public careers with personal privacy. It also means fans searching for a name or wedding details will find no reliable source — because none exists.
For now, the public record is limited to what Greenwood has chosen to share, so the most reliable answer about her personal life is that most of it remains private.
Is Alex Greenwood related to Mason Greenwood?
No. Despite sharing the same surname, Alex Greenwood and Mason Greenwood are not related. Mason Greenwood is a forward for Manchester United; Alex Greenwood is a defender for Manchester City and England. Freshers often confuse the two because both play football in Manchester, but their family trees do not intersect.
The surname “Greenwood” is relatively common in England, and the proximity of Manchester City and Manchester United adds to the mix-up.
In short, the shared surname is a coincidence; the two players are not related.
What is Alex Greenwood’s family background?
Growing up in Bootle, Merseyside, Greenwood was supported by her family from an early age. She has a brother, though his name and personal details remain private.
This detail is not shared in any verified interview or club profile.
The public picture of her upbringing is therefore warm but general: a family that encouraged football, with specific details kept out of the spotlight.
What are Alex Greenwood’s physical stats and career achievements?
A compiled career snapshot across club and country:
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Position | Defender, primarily left-back or centre-back |
| Current club | Manchester City |
| England caps | 111 as of latest update |
| Major club honours | 2× FA WSL, 1× Champions League, 1× FA Cup, 1× FA Women’s Championship |
- Part of England’s Euro 2022-winning squad
- Won the UEFA Women’s Champions League with Olympique Lyonnais
- Captains Manchester City
Greenwood’s physical attributes — height, left-footedness, and versatility — have made her an essential component of both England and Manchester City’s setup. Her trophy collection, including a Euro 2022 winners’ medal and a Champions League title, underscores consistent performance at the highest level.
Those numbers and honours show a defender whose value lies in both reliability and versatility.
Timeline: Key milestones in Alex Greenwood’s career
- 7 September 1993: Born in Bootle, Merseyside, England
- 2010: Made senior debut for Everton
- 2016–2019: Captained Manchester United to the FA Women’s Championship title
- 2019–2020: Won the UEFA Women’s Champions League with Olympique Lyonnais
- 2020: Signed for Manchester City and later became captain
- 2022: Won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 with England
For Manchester City, keeping a player of her calibre fit and in form is essential for domestic and European ambitions.
Key takeaways
- Alex Greenwood plays for Manchester City and England.
- She has over 100 England caps, with 111 as of the latest update.
- She won Euro 2022 with England and the Champions League with Lyon.
- She is not related to Mason Greenwood.
- Details about her brother’s name and age are not publicly available.
Together, these points capture the verified facts around Greenwood’s career and public profile.
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Frequently asked questions
Which position does Alex Greenwood play?
She plays as a defender, primarily left-back or centre-back.
Who does Alex Greenwood play for?
She plays for Manchester City Women in the FA Women’s Super League and represents the England women’s national team.
How many times has Alex Greenwood played for England?
As of the latest available data, she has earned 111 caps and scored 7 goals.
Is Alex Greenwood married?
No. She is in a relationship, but she has not shared her partner’s name or details publicly.
Does Alex Greenwood have children?
All indications suggest she does not have a child.
What honours has Alex Greenwood won?
She has won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and FA Women’s Super League titles.
What is Alex Greenwood’s height?
She is 1.70 m tall, which is 5 ft 7 in.
Who is Alex Greenwood’s partner?
Her partner is not a public figure and has not been named in any reliable source. She has chosen to keep that aspect of her life private.
These answers are based on currently available, verified information; searches for a named partner or sibling are unlikely to change until Greenwood chooses to share more.
Oliver Jack Carter Cooper is a staff writer for EveningLedger.uk, covering UK news, politics, business and culture. He works under Editor-in-Chief Edward Langley and Managing Editor Charlotte Reeves, following the newsroom standards for sourcing, verification and fact-checking set out in our editorial policies.