Who is Alex Lowry? Scottish starlet wanted by Newcastle and Man City
Martin Macdonald
- 23 Apr 2022 20:00 BST
- 5 min read
A number of Premier League clubs are chasing Rangers wonderkid Alex Lowry, who has been tipped for big things at Ibrox.
It is now becoming the norm for talented youngsters from Scottish football to be hoovered up by elite sides in England and Lowry could be set to following in the footsteps of the likes of Ben Doak, who recently left Celtic for Liverpool.
Manchester City and Newcastle are the clubs credited with interest from the Premier League.
But, what kind of player is Lowry?
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What position does Alex Lowry play in?
Lowry plays as a central midfielder, usually slightly further in an attacking role.
How good is Alex Lowry?
Lowry is a product of the youth system at Rangers and has been with the Scottish giants from the age of 10, steadily making his way up the several age groups.
After signing a professional contract with the club until 2023, he made his professional debut for Rangers in the Scottish Cup in a tie against Stirling Albion and even scored the opening goal.
His performance in that game earned him his first Scottish Premiership appearances in Rangers' very next match against Livingston. Lowry was noted for his composure on the ball despite the obvious big occasion for him.
He holds a lovely command over possession and is able to glide with the ball when dribbling forward.
Lowry's best attribute is probably his close control, but he has an eye for a pass two and also a ferocious strike in his locker.
Former Rangers manager Graeme Murty, who also played a huge part in youth development at Ibrox, was full of praise for the young star.
"Alex [Lowry] is unlike anyone else at Rangers I would suggest in terms of his technical ability, the range of passing that he sees and executes, his individual ability to go past people and he has a remarkable degree of self-confidence," he told the BBC.
“He believes in himself to the upmost and he wants the ball, he’s hungry for it and wants to make things happen.
“It’s not a surprise when he comes on to make his debut, looks a home in a first-team match of that pace and of that tempo because he has the technique to play and you are not surprised that he scores.
“He had the confidence to back himself and go and do it."
What clubs are interested in Alex Lowry?
Newcastle United were leading the race for Lowry's signature, but Manchester City have now emerged as major candidates to sign the youngster.
When does Alex Lowry's contract expire?
Lowry's contract expires in 2023.
How old is Alex Lowry?
Lowry was born on 23 June 2003. He is 18.
What is Alex Lowry's height?
Lowry is 180cm, or around 5ft 11in.
What is Alex Lowry's Instagram?
Lowry's Instagram has 27k followers as of April 2022.
