
Alex Gilliead
Shrewsbury Town/F/
Player Info
Alex Gilliead is a hard-working and versatile English midfielder, a key component for Shrewsbury Town in League One. Primarily operating in central or defensive midfield, Gilliead is renowned for his incredible engine, tactical intelligence, and relentless pressing. He began his career at Newcastle United before finding his footing in the Football League with spells at Carlisle United and Bradford City, where he became a mainstay. His consistency and leadership qualities saw him join Shrewsbury Town, where he has been instrumental in their mid-table stability in the third tier. Gilliead is the type of player who covers every blade of grass, contributes defensively, and intelligently links play. While not a prolific scorer, his value to the team is immense, often setting the tempo and providing the platform for more attacking players to flourish. He is a manager's dream and a respected figure among the Shrewsbury faithful.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/05/30
Loan Ended
2026/01/10
Loan Ended
2025/08/31
Loan
2024/08/29
Signed
2021/06/30
Signed
2019/07/08
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2024-2025
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
45
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0

