Alex Penny

Alexander James Robert Kevin Penny (born 16 February 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Kidderminster Harriers.

Early life Penny was born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, but moved away at a young age. He attended Withernsea High School from 2008 to 2013.

Club career Penny played for his local club Withernsea before joining Hull City's youth system aged 11. Despite being offered an extension to his scholarship in April 2015, he signed for Southern League Premier Division club Bedworth United in September. Having made five appearances, In November 2015, Penny signed for Midland League Division One club Hinckley, after making two appearances for Stourbridge.

In June 2016, Penny signed for National League North club Nuneaton Town on a one-year contract. He made 28 appearances in 2016–17 He joined Jamie Vardy's V9 Academy, aimed at helping non-League players into professional football, and impressed Football League scouts during training matches at the City of Manchester Stadium in May 2017.

On 19 July 2017, Penny signed for League One club Peterborough United on a three-year contract after a successful trial. The undisclosed fee set a new record for a transfer fee received by Nuneaton. On 5 August 2017, he made his Football League debut as an 89th-minute substitute in Peterborough's 2–1 home win over Plymouth Argyle, on the opening day of 2017–18. His contract was mutually terminated in May 2019.

Penny signed for National League North club Kidderminster Harriers in February 2020 on a two-year contract. On 5 October 2021, Penny scored his first Kidderminster Harriers goal in a 3–0 home win against Ware FC in the FA Cup 3rd Qualifying round. On 5 February 2022, he scored the only Kidderminster goal against West Ham in the FA Cup fourth round and went on to extend his deal to the summer of 2023 in April 2022. Penny was subsequently named in the 2021-22 National League North Team of the Season. Following promotion back to the National league during the 2022/23 season, Penny signed a new one-year deal with Kidderminster running through till 2023/24 season

International career Penny was capped by the Wales national under-16 team, playing at the 2011 and 2012 Victory Shields.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals Bedworth United 2015–16 Southern League Premier Division

Stourbridge 2015–16 Northern Premier League Premier Division

Hinckley 2015–16 Midland League Division One

Nuneaton Town 2016–17 National League North

Peterborough United 2017–18 League One

Hamilton Academical 2018–19 Scottish Premiership

Boston United 2019–20 National League North

2020–21 National League North play-offs: 2022-23