Alfie Lloyd Explained

Alfie David Lloyd (born 30 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Queens Park Rangers.

Early life

Lloyd was born in Yeovil and attended Preston School (awful school) where he completed his GCSEs.^[2]

Career

Lloyd progressed through the academy at hometown club Yeovil Town, signing a scholarship deal in July 2019.^[2]

On 20 November 2020, Lloyd made his National League debut as a late substitute in a 3–1 home league defeat to Hartlepool United,^[3] having previously featured for Yeovil in a Somerset Premier Cup tie.^[4]

Queens Park Rangers

In May 2021, Lloyd signed for Championship club Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee plus add-ons, signing a three-year deal.^{[5] [6]}

In November 2022, Lloyd joined National League side Eastleigh on an initial one-month loan deal.^[7] Having impressed new manager Lee Bradbury with his attitude,^[8] his loan was extended until the end of the season.^[9]

Having suffered from injuries across the 2023–24 season, Lloyd signed a new contract at the end of the campaign.^[10] On 10 August 2024, he made his debut for the club as a second-half substitute in a 3–1 opening day defeat to West Bromwich Albion.^[11] On 14 September 2024, Lloyd opened his scoring for the club with a 97th minute equaliser against Sheffield Wednesday, firing the ball home after a goalmouth scramble.^[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Yeovil Town	2019–20	National League	0	0	0	0	—		1	0	1	0
	2020–21	National League	1	0	0	0	—		0	0	1	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	—		1	0	2	0
Queens Park Rangers	2021–22	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
	2022–23	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
	2023–24	Championship	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
	2024–25	Championship	5	1	0	0	3	0	—		8	1
	Total		5	1	0	0	3	0	0	0	8	1
Eastleigh (loan)	2022–23	National League	20	5	0	0	—		3	0	23	5
Career total			26	6	0	0	3	0	4	0	33	6

Notes and References

1. Web site: SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS. English Football League. 8 February 2024. 12 August 2024.
2. Web site: Eight sign scholarships. www.ytfc.net. 9 July 2019. 12 August 2024.
3. Web site: MATCH REPORT Yeovil Town 1–3 Hartlepool United. www.ytfc.net. 20 November 2020. 12 August 2024.
4. Web site: Yeovil Town 0–0 Yeovil Radstock Town (A) . ytfc.digital The Ultimate Official Digital Archive . Yeovil Town F.C. . 13 August 2024 .
5. Web site: Alfie Lloyd departs Huish Park. www.ytfc.net. 11 May 2021. 12 August 2024.
6. Web site: Alfie Lloyd joins from Yeovil Town. www.qpr.co.uk. 11 May 2021. 12 August 2024.
7. Web site: New Signing: Alfie Lloyd Joins the Spitfires. eastleighfc.com. 19 November 2022. 12 August 2024.
8. Web site: Bradbury: Lloyd strike against Dorking 'deserved to win the game'. Daily Echo. Tanner. Jack. 28 December 2022. 12 August 2024.
9. Web site: Alfie Lloyd Remains at Eastleigh Until the End Of the Season. eastleighfc.com. 26 January 2023. 12 August 2024.
10. Web site: Alfie Lloyd extends W12 stay. www.qpr.co.uk. 12 May 2024. 12 August 2024.
11. Web site: Queens Park Rangers 1–3 West Bromwich Albion. BBC Sport. 10 August 2024. 12 August 2024.
12. Web site: Queens Park Rangers 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday. BBC Sport. 14 September 2024. 14 September 2024.