Early Career and Rise to Fame
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, once tipped to become one of England’s brightest football stars, has had an eventful career, beginning at Southampton. At just 17 years old, he made a huge impact, scoring 10 goals and registering 9 assists in his first season as a professional. His performances caught the eye of Arsenal, where he joined in 2011. Over his six years with the Gunners, Oxlade-Chamberlain made 198 appearances, scoring 20 goals and providing 28 assists. His time at Arsenal included winning three FA Cups and three Community Shields.
Move to Liverpool and Career Success
In 2017, Oxlade-Chamberlain made a surprise £35 million move to Liverpool. During his time at Anfield, he helped the team achieve significant success, including winning the Premier League for the first time in club history and lifting the Champions League trophy. However, his career was hindered by injury, particularly an ACL tear that kept him sidelined for 316 days, missing 58 games. Despite his past success, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s role at Liverpool diminished, and in 2022, he transferred to Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas.
Struggles in Turkey
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s time at Besiktas has been far from smooth, with another injury setback – a torn thigh muscle – that kept him out of action for 18 games. In the 2024/25 season, Oxlade-Chamberlain has yet to make an appearance for Besiktas and has only been on the bench once. Despite interest from Premier League clubs during the summer, a move back to England never materialized.
Personal Life and Relationship with Perrie Edwards
Off the pitch, Oxlade-Chamberlain has had an exciting personal life. He has been in a relationship with former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards since 2016, after meeting through a dating app. The couple welcomed their son, Axel Oxlade-Chamberlain, in 2021, and got engaged in 2022. Despite their long relationship, Edwards admitted that they have never lived together due to Oxlade-Chamberlain’s football commitments in Turkey.
Challenges and Triumphs
While his football career has faced ups and downs, particularly with injuries and club changes, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s personal life with Perrie Edwards remains strong. The couple is focused on balancing family life, with Edwards managing a solo music career and raising their son while Oxlade-Chamberlain navigates his football journey.
