Given the question: Alex Bruce (footballer born 1984) - Alex Stephen Bruce (born 28 September 1984) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League side Hull City. He has also played as a holding midfielder on occasion.He is the son of Hull City manager and former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce. Born in England Bruce has played for the Republic of Ireland at international level. Given a choice of categories company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, the text refers to which one?
The answer is:
Athlete