Alex Scott Quotes, born Alexandra Virina Scott on October 14, 1984, in Poplar, London, is an English sports presenter, pundit, and former professional footballer. A right-back, she played for Arsenal, Birmingham City, and Boston Breakers, winning the 2007 UEFA Women’s Cup with Arsenal by scoring the decisive goal. With 140 caps for England and a stint with Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics, she retired in 2017 and was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2019 and the WSL Hall of Fame in 2024. Now a prominent broadcaster, Scott hosts Football Focus and has covered major events like the 2018 FIFA World Cup. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, her memoir How (Not) To Be Strong (2022), posts on X, and web sources—reflect her insights on football, resilience, diversity, and authenticity, capturing her trailblazing and determined spirit.
15 Alex Scott Quotes
- “You’ll be someone’s favourite, and someone else is going to hate you, aren’t they? I know that I can’t please everyone, but what I can do is be myself and be true to my values.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Football is for everyone, no matter what background you’re from, what age, what level you play at. This is what it’s all about: coming out today, having a good time, and getting involved.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Some people don’t like change. Some embrace it. But the way it’s going—not just in football, but in society generally—it’s more diverse. People want freshness.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “My hardest lesson has been my most fruitful, too: that when people don’t believe in me, I can prove them wrong.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I don’t want to be regarded as a female pundit. I’m a pundit.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Being a footballer was about analysing performance, never being satisfied, seeing what lessons you can learn and who you can learn from.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “To walk out at Wembley in an England shirt is a big deal for a girl who remembers playing in her local football cage down the park in Poplar with the boys.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I never want anyone to think I’ve been given a helping hand. I’ve always worked for everything, whether it be on the football field or away from it.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Football is a better place with us all in it.” (Post on X, @stellamills__, 2023-12-10)
- “My attitude as a footballer was to always be prepared—make sure you’re the fittest and know who you’re up against. And that’s exactly how I treat the media side.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I knew that, to be the best right-back in the world, I had to improve my fitness so I could run up and down constantly for 90 minutes.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I get sexist abuse every day. But I’m determined not to let those handing out the abuse win.” (Post on X, @BBCSport, 2019-05-10)
- “My mum never once tried to push me into something different, even though there was no way of making a living out of women’s football. She supported me because she saw I was happy.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Not everyone agrees. If you disagree with me, I want you to tell me, and I’m going to come back and tell you why it’s my opinion.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “You are not gay. You will never understand travelling to a country where you are fearing for your life, because of who you choose to love.” (Post on X, @FootballJOE, 2022-11-20)
Alex Scott’s quotes are a vibrant mix of grit, authenticity, and advocacy for inclusivity, inspiring fans to stand firm, work hard, and embrace their true selves while breaking barriers. Which one’s got you ready to kick down stereotypes? Drop it in the comments and keep her pioneering legacy alive!