Alex Nimely

Alex Tchuimeni-Nimely (born 11 May 1991 in Monrovia, Liberia), commonly known as Alex Nimely, is a Liberian-English footballer who currently plays for Manchester City as a striker.

Club career

Early career

He began his career at Mighty Barrolle and Cotonsport Garoua. In December 2007, he went on a trial with Manchester City.

Manchester City

On 16 January 2008, Nimely signed a four-year deal with Manchester City from Cameroonian side Coton Sport FC de Garoua. He made his debut as a substitute against Burnley on 3 April 2010.

International career

On 12 May 2008, Nimely rejected a call-up from Liberia for 2010 World Cup qualifiers and declared to the press that he chose to play for England, as his father is English He was called up to the England U-20 for the 2009 U-20 World Cup. He scored his first goal in the final group stage match against Uzbekistan.

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