Alex Song
Born: September 9, 1987 (age 36)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Weight: 11st 14lb (76kg)
Hometown: Douala, Cameroon
Nationality: 
Cameroonian
CameroonianPosition: Defender
Team: Rubin Kazan (no. 6)
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2001-2004 | Bastia |
| Senior | 2004-2006 | Bastia |
| → 2005-2006 | Arsenal (loan) | |
| 2006-2012 | Arsenal | |
| → 2007 | Charlton Athletic (loan) | |
| 2012-2016 | Barcelona | |
| → 2014-2015 | West Ham United (loan) | |
| → 2015-2016 | West Ham United (loan) | |
| 2016- | Rubin Kazan | |
| International | 2005- | Cameroon |
Sports Mole has 405 articles about Alex Song. Articles 1 to 40:
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Alex Song retires from football aged 36
Former Arsenal, Barcelona and Cameroon midfielder Alex Song announces his retirement from football at the age of 36.
Nov 14, 20:52
Nelson, Arshavin, Welbeck - Ranking Arsenal's most dramatic Emirates goals
Following Reiss Nelson's last-gasp winner against Bournemouth, Sports Mole counts down Arsenal's most dramatic goals ever scored at the Emirates Stadium.
Mar 5, 12:29
Bacary Sagna admits he questioned Arsenal after Robin van Persie sale
Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna admits that he questioned the club's ambition to compete at the highest level after they sold Robin van Persie to Manchester United.
Apr 5, 15:31
Former Arsenal duo 'sacked by Swiss club Sion for refusing pay cut'
Former Arsenal duo Alex Song and Johan Djourou are reportedly sacked by Swiss club Sion after refusing a pay cut in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 20, 07:15
Former Cameroon international Alex Song joins Swiss side Sion
Former Arsenal, Barcelona and West Ham United midfielder Alex Song joins Swiss Super League side Sion on a free transfer.
Aug 14, 20:13
Benevento keen on former Arsenal duo Samir Nasri, Alex Song?
Benevento are reportedly keen on signing former Arsenal pair Samir Nasri and Alex Song, just days after sealing a deal for Bacary Sagna.
Feb 7, 15:33
Arsene Wenger rules out contract offer for free agent Alex Song
Alex Song is back training with Arsenal after quitting Russian club Rubin Kazan, but he will not be offered a contract by Arsene Wenger.
Feb 2, 09:33
Slaven Bilic: 'I wanted to sign a defensive midfielder for West Ham United'
Former West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic says that he wished he had signed a defensive midfielder during the summer transfer window.
Dec 24, 13:01
Rubin Kazan players 'not received wages for four months'
Rubin Kazan players have reportedly not been paid in the last four months due to a financial crisis at the club.
Dec 6, 20:24
Birmingham City's loan move for Alex Song collapses
Birmingham City reportedly fail to sign Alex Song from Rubin Kazan on loan due to an inability to agree terms with the Russian club.
Aug 31, 23:56
Alex Song 'jets in for Birmingham City talks'
A report claims that Alex Song will hold talks with Birmingham City over a move to the Championship club on transfer deadline day.
Aug 31, 15:17
Ex-Liverpool defender Rigobert Song 'in critical condition following stroke'
Former Liverpool defender Rigobert Song is reportedly fighting for his life in hospital after suffering a stroke.
Oct 3, 11:48
Slaven Bilic: 'Andre Ayew is a game changer'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic hails new club-record signing Andre Ayew as a "game changer".
Aug 12, 13:48
Alex Song completes move to Rubin Kazan on free transfer
Rubin Kazan announce that Alex Song has completed a free transfer to the club from Barcelona.
Aug 1, 17:49
Alex Song agrees free transfer to Rubin Kazan from Barcelona
Alex Song is reportedly close to joining Rubin Kazan from Barcelona after a free transfer was agreed.
Jul 21, 13:20
Valencia to move for unwanted Barcelona midfielder Alex Song?
A report claims that Valencia want to sign Barcelona midfielder Alex Song in this summer's transfer window.
Jun 16, 22:18
Report: Crystal Palace eyeing up permanent Alex Song deal
Barcelona midfielder Alex Song could swap his loan deal at West Ham United for a permanent switch to Crystal Palace, according to a report.
Apr 21, 20:14
West Ham United 'opt against keeping Alex Song, Victor Moses, Emmanuel Emenike'
West Ham United reportedly decide not to offer permanent contracts to Alex Song, Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike.
Apr 4, 17:24
West Ham United fight from 2-0 down to punish ten-man Everton
West Ham United fight back from 2-0 down to beat ten-man Everton 3-2 at Goodison Park.
Mar 5, 16:56
Team News: Four changes for West Ham United
Enner Valencia is fit enough to start in this afternoon's trip to Norwich City.
Feb 13, 14:15
Team News: Philippe Coutinho returns to Liverpool lineup against West Ham in FA Cup replay
Philippe Coutinho returns to Liverpool's starting lineup against West Ham in their FA Cup fourth-round replay.
Feb 9, 18:53
Sergio Aguero brace sees Manchester City draw at West Ham United
West Ham United and Manchester City share the points in a 2-2 draw in Saturday evening's Premier League clash at the Boleyn Ground.
Jan 23, 19:27
Team News: Andy Carroll back on bench for West Ham United
Andy Carroll returns to the bench for West Ham United as they take on Southampton.
Dec 28, 16:36
Team News: Rudy Gestede gets Aston Villa nod for West Ham United visit
Rudy Gestede is chosen to partner Jordan Ayew in attack for Aston Villa as they try to end their 16-game winless league streak at home to West Ham United.
Dec 26, 14:04
On this day: Neymar brace sinks Villarreal at Camp Nou
Two years ago today, Neymar scored both goals as Barcelona recorded a 2-1 victory over Villarreal at Camp Nou.
Dec 14, 06:00
Team News: Manchester United make three changes for West Ham United, visitors change four
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal makes three changes for his side's clash with West Ham United, as Marouane Fellaini, Jesse Lingard and Morgan Schneiderlin start.
Dec 5, 14:07
Slaven Bilic expects West Ham United to bounce back
Slaven Bilic is confident that West Ham United will be back to their best against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
Nov 27, 20:06
Preview: West Ham United vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between West Ham United and West Bromwich Albion at Upton Park.
Nov 27, 17:30
Slaven Bilic hints at Pedro Obiang, Alex Song involvement
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic suggests that either Pedro Obiang or Alex Song will start against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
Nov 27, 11:27
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole checks on both teams ahead of Sunday's London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
Nov 20, 18:27
Preview: West Ham United vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton at Upton Park.
Nov 5, 19:01
Preview: Watford vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Watford and West Ham United at Vicarage Road.
Oct 29, 17:58
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole checks on the preparations of both sides ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and West Ham United.
Oct 15, 17:02
David Gold: 'Alex Song aiming for October return'
West Ham United chairman David Gold says that Alex Song is aiming to return from injury in October.
Sep 27, 15:30
Preview: West Ham United vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League clash between West Ham United and Norwich City at Upton Park this weekend.
Sep 24, 20:15
On This Day: Blackburn Rovers edge Arsenal in seven-goal thriller
Sports Mole looks back at Blackburn Rovers' 4-3 win over Arsenal at Ewood Park on September 17, 2011.
Sep 17, 08:00
Alex Song delighted by West Ham United return
Barcelona midfielder Alex Song insists that he could not be happier after sealing a deadline-day loan switch to West Ham United.
Sep 14, 17:14
Karren Brady: 'West Ham United grateful for loan system'
West Ham United vice chairman Karren Brady suggests that the loan system is beneficial to sides such as the Hammers, who loaned Victor Moses from Chelsea last week.
Sep 12, 18:04
Preview: West Ham United vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at Upton Park.
Sep 11, 16:39
Sir Geoff Hurst pleased by West Ham United's transfer window
Sir Geoff Hurst says that he has been "pleasantly surprised" by West Ham United's transfer dealings this summer.
Sep 4, 10:15
