Alex James Lankshear (born 8 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Gateshead.
Career St Albans City Lankshear attended Beaumont School. He came through the academy at St Albans City to make 37 appearances during the 2021–22 campaign, scoring one goal against Welling United. He signed a first-team contract with St Albans in February 2021.
Blackpool On 12 August 2022, Lankshear was signed by Blackpool for an undisclosed fee, agreeing a three-year contract with the option of a further year. He made his first-team debut on the last day of the 2022–23 relegation season, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute for Jordan Thorniley in a 1–0 victory at Norwich City.
On 27 August 2023, Lankshear joined National League club Dorking Wanderers on loan until January 2024.
He went on loan again in September 2024, to Welling United, until January 2025. On 18 January 2025, he joined National League bottom side Ebbsfleet United on loan for the remainder of the season.
Boston United After his contract with Blackpool ended, at the end of the 2024–25 season, Lankshear signed for Boston United on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract.
Gateshead In August 2026, Lankshear signed for fellow Enterprise National League team Gateshead. He signed a one-year contract, with the option for an additional year.
Style of play Lankshear is an attacking left-back.
Personal life
He is the elder brother of the Middlesbrough forward Will Lankshear.Gateshead swoop for defender Lankshear, BBC Sport, 12 August 2026
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSt Albans City2021–22National League South23180—50361Blackpool2022–23EFL Championship10000000102023–24EFL League One00000000002024–25EFL League One0000001 010Total1000001020Dorking Wanderers (loan)2023–24National League1000—0010Welling United (loan)2024–25National League South15100—11162Ebbsfleet (loan)2024–25National League14100—00141Boston United 2025–26National League29200—00292Gateshead 2026–27National League11100—00111Career total9468000711097
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