Alex Iacovitti is a robust defender who continues to make a name for himself in British football. Born on the 2nd of September 1997 in England, Iacovitti stands at 6ft 2in (1.88m) and weighs 12st 12lb (82kg). He is most proficient as a central defender, and proudly sports the number 4 jersey for St Mirren.
Iacovitti's entry to professional football began in July 2015, when he joined Nottingham Forest, a household name in the Premier League. Yet his first season, 2016 - 2017, only witnessed him make two first-team appearances in league matches for the club. In search of more playing time, Iacovitti agreed to a loan transfer to League One side Mansfield Town in August 2016, making eight first-team appearances in his debut season there.
After an active season on loan, Iacovitti returned to Nottingham Forest in January 2017. Nevertheless, his subsequent loan to Forest Green Rovers in the National League in July 2017 attest to his quest for playing minutes. After 14 first team appearances and scoring one goal, he once again returned to his parent club, Nottingham Forest, in January 2018.
January 2019 saw Iacovitti undergo yet another loan stint, this time with Oldham Athletic in the National League. By July 2019, however, the loan metamorphosed into a permanent move, cementing Iacovitti's position with Oldham Athletic.
The year 2020 marked a significant turning point in Iacovitti's career. He waved goodbye to Oldham Athletic and made his way north for Ross County in the Scottish Premiership in July, for a fee that remains undisclosed. Known for his attacking prowess alongside his defensive sturdiness, Iacovitti tallied two goals from 36 first team appearances in his 2020 - 2021 season, repeating this feat in the succeeding 2021 - 2022 season. It was in the 2022 - 2023 season though, where Iacovitti truly shone, netting the ball three times from his 36 first-team appearances.
An unexpected move saw Iacovitti leave Ross County and the Scottish Premiership for League Two outfit Port Vale in July 2023. Yet clearly his heart lay in the Scottish Premiership, as just one year later, in July 2024, Iacovitti transferred to St Mirren, his current club. As of the start of the 2024 - 2025 season, Iacovitti has made a commendable four first-team appearances in league matches.
As well as proving his mettle in league matches, Iacovitti has also shown his worth in the League Cup 2024 - 2025, making one start for St Mirren. His participation in the Conference League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 has been notable, with him scoring two impressive goals from three substitute appearances.
On an end note, Alex Iacovitti's career may be scattered with several club changes, but his core skills as a central defender remain solid. His journey from his first steps into professional football as a young lad at Nottingham Forest, to Scotland's Premiership at St Mirren, is one of perseverance and continuous improvement.
