Alex Jacob Howes (born 6 January 2000) is an

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who plays for Basford United, where he plays as a

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. Howes started his young career at Notts County at age 9, working his way through the youth set up, until he was released at the age of 20, after making 5 senior appearances for the club.

Playing career

Notts County

Howes was first called up to the Notts County senior squad in March 2017, being selected for the bench against

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Kevin Nolan. He made his professional debut in a 3–1 victory over Colchester United on 1 April 2017, coming on as a substitute for

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. He made his first start for Notts County on 6 May 2017, the final day of the 2016-17 season, in a 2–1 away loss at Newport County, where he played 58 minutes before being replaced by Alan Smith.

Coalville Town (loan)

In November, 2017, Howes was loaned to

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side Coalville Town. He scored his first goal for the club against Stamford in a 5–1 cup victory. Howes made a total of 26 appearances, scoring 9 goals in a successful loan spell with the club.

Tamworth (loan)

Howes joined Southern League Premier Division Central side Tamworth on a one-month loan deal on 16 August 2019. He made his debut for the following day, in a home Southern League Premier Division Central match against Peterborough Sports, coming on as a 69th minute substitute for James Fry. He went onto make 3 more appearances for the club in a month loan spell.

Basford United

On 9 August, 2020 Howe joined

side Basford United following his release from Notts County.

Career statistics

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* Living people 2000 births English men's footballers English Football League players Men's association football midfielders Footballers from Nottingham Notts County F.C. players Coalville Town F.C. players Tamworth F.C. players Basford United F.C. players {{england-footy-midfielder-2000s-stub