Alexis André Jr.
| Company type | Talent management agency |
|---|---|
| Industry | Social media management |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Alexis André Jr. (born 31 May 1997) is both a professional footballer and a social media influencer, currently serving as a goalkeeper for the Challenger Pro League team RFC Liège. Although born in France, he has represented Morocco at youth international levels. Additionally, he emerged as the winner of the 2024 season—the twelfth installment—of the French reality television series Secret Story.
Club career
André began his football journey at age seven when he joined RC Strasbourg Alsace following a successful trial, spending seven years in their youth ranks before moving to Germany in 2013 to join the youth setup at Kehler FV. He later returned to Germany to play senior football in the Verbandsliga Südbaden, which is the sixth tier of German football. During the 2014–15 campaign, he was named on the bench seven times for SC Schiltigheim competing in Championnat National 3 but did not make an appearance; subsequently, he spent time developing his skills at the Nike Academy.
On 2 July 2017, André underwent a trial with EFL League One club Bristol Rovers and secured a contract after impressing during this period. His first-team debut came in September 2017 when starting goalkeeper Sam Slocombe received a red card; André stepped in and contributed to a 2–1 victory. Following the 2018–19 season, Bristol Rovers extended his contract, although he was eventually released at the conclusion of the 2020–21 season.
While under contract with Bristol Rovers, André experienced several loan moves to clubs including Paulton Rovers, Tiverton Town, Yate Town, Truro City, Salisbury, and Gloucester City. After departing Bristol Rovers, he signed with Isthmian Premier Division outfit Folkestone Invicta in October 2021 and made his debut during an FA Cup upset against Gloucester City.
In November 2021, André secured a deal with National League side Dover Athletic, making his first appearance in December. Despite the club’s relegation, manager Andy Hessenthaler initially planned to keep him on but later conceded that financial limitations would likely prevent this.
On 3 July 2022, André joined Maidenhead United, also competing in the National League. He debuted in October and earned a spot on the National League Team of the Week during his tenure. However, he was released following the end of that season.
André participated with Hashtag United in TST 2023, a US-based seven-a-side competition featuring 32 teams vying for a $1 million prize. The team advanced to the round of 16 before being eliminated by Italian Serie B club Como 1907. He appeared in three matches throughout the tournament. In August 2023, André returned to Hashtag United for their Isthmian League Premier Division campaign as an emergency goalkeeper and was named Player of the Month after recording two clean sheets across three games.
On 16 September 2023, André signed a month-to-month contract with National League club Woking. He made his debut on 18 November and soon after secured a new contract extension. Across his time there, he featured in fourteen matches before his contract was mutually terminated in April 2024.
On 16 July 2024, André committed to National League South side Maidstone United. By March 2025, having achieved twenty clean sheets, manager George Elokobi praised him as the finest goalkeeper in that division. After Maidstone’s defeat in the play-off final, André departed at season's close to pursue opportunities in Belgium.
Subsequently, on 21 May 2025, André signed a two-year deal with Challenger Pro League club RFC Liège.
International career
André holds eligibility to play internationally for France, Guadeloupe, and the Morocco national football team. On 1 October 2018, he received a call-up to join the Morocco under-23 team for friendly matches against Algeria and Senegal, where he was an unused substitute in both appearances against Algeria.
Personal life
Born in mainland France to a Guadeloupean father and Moroccan mother, André was brought up by his father following his parents' separation and his mother's departure when he was four years old.
Internet and social media
As a well-known internet personality and social media influencer, André boasts 4.5 million followers on TikTok and 589,000 on Instagram. He is managed by Grail Talent, a London-based social media agency operating under Associated Talent Limited. In April 2024, André appeared on the French television program Secret Story. Through his agency, he has collaborated with brands such as Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, he was featured on Sky Sports' "Pick the Pro," where Newcastle United’s manager Eddie Howe and assistant Jason Tindall successfully identified him as a professional player among five participants.
Modelling career
André is represented by SELECT Model Management within their London branch.
Television and films
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Lovestruck High | Himself | TV series |
| 2024 | Secret Story 12 | Himself (Winner) | Reality TV |
Secret Story
In 2024, André emerged as the winner of the 12th season of the French reality show Secret Story, securing 49% of the public vote.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kehler FV | 2016–17 | Verbandsliga Südbaden | Data not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bristol Rovers | 2017–18 | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–19 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–20 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–21 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Paulton Rovers (loan) | 2017–18 | Southern Football League#Division One West Division One West | Data not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tiverton Town (loan) | 2017–18 | Southern League Premier Division | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yate Town (loan) | 2018–19 | Southern League Division One South | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Truro City (loan) | 2018–19 | National League South | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salisbury (loan) | 2019–20 | Southern League Premier Division South | Data not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gloucester City (loan) | 2019–20 | National League North | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salisbury (loan) | 2020–21 | Southern League Premier Division South | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | (FA Trophy) | 4 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Folkestone Invicta | 2021–22 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dover Athletic | 2021–22 | National League | 12 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maidenhead United | 2022–23 | National League | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | (FA Trophy) | 23 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hashtag United | 2023–24 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | - | Woking | 2023–24 | National League | 14 | — | — | 14 | - | Maidstone United | 2024–25 | National League South | 46 | — | — | 54 | |||||||||||||||
External links
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- Men's association football goalkeepers
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- Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium
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- French expatriate men's footballers
- French men's footballers
- French expatriate sportspeople in Belgium
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- French individuals of Guadeloupean heritage
- French sports figures of Moroccan origin
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- Gloucester City A.F.C. players
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- Moroccan expatriate men's footballers
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- 21st-century Moroccan athletes
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- National League (English football) competitors
- Nike Academy alumni
- Paulton Rovers F.C. players
- RFC Liège players
- Salisbury F.C. players
- SC Schiltigheim players
- Southern Football League competitors
- Tiverton Town F.C. players
- Truro City F.C. players
- Woking F.C. players
- Yate Town F.C. players
- Select Model Management talent
- 21st-century French athletes
- Secret Story (French TV series) champions
- Secret Story (French TV series) winners