Alexis André Jr.
Alexis Andre Jr. (born 21 May 1997) is a French-born Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Dover Athletic. Career. Early career. André was an unused substitute for Championnat National 3 side Schiltigheim seven times during the 2014-2015 season. He then went to have a spell with the Nike Academy. Bristol Rovers. On 2 July 2017 Andre was handed a trial at League One club Bristol Rovers. After a successful trial period with the club, Andre was signed by Rovers. Following a broken hand from first choice goalkeeper Adam Smith, Sam Slocombe went  in goal with Andre taking his place on the bench for the first time against Bury. Andre remained on the bench and on 9 September 2017, starting goalkeeper Slocombe saw red for a professional foul in the 60th minute against Walsall with the teams tied at 1–1. Andre came on, saving the resultant free kick, before producing a number of saves as Rovers scored in the 87' minute, winning 2–1. At the end of the 2018–19 season, Bristol Rovers exercised a contract extension for him. At the end of the 2020–21 season, Andre Jr. was one of thirteen players to  be leaving the club at the end of their contract. Loan Spells. On 23 November 2017 Andre joined Paulton Rovers on a one-month loan. On 31 January 2018, he moved out on loan again, this time joining Tiverton Town on a one-month loan deal. On 20 February 2019, Andre joined Yate Town on a one-month loan deal. In March 2019, he joined Truro City on loan. Salisbury (loan). On 21 October 2020, André joined Salisbury on loan until 9 January 2021. He made his debut three days later in a 6-1 away victory at Dorchester Town . Folkestone Invicta. Following his release from Bristol Rovers, André Jr. joined Isthmian Premier Division side Folkestone Invicta, making his debut on 2 October 2021 as his new side caused an FA Cup upset to knock out Gloucester City. Dover Athletic. On 27 November 2021, André was announced to have joined National League bottom side Dover Athletic. He made his debut on 28 December in a 3–2 defeat away at Woking. International career. On 1 October 2018, André was called up to the Morocco under-23 squad for their friendlies against Algeria and Senegal. Personal life. Alexis André Jr. was born in  France to a Guadeloupean father and a Moroccan mother. After his birth his parents separated and Alexis was raised by his father.