Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Trent Alexander-Arnold

Discover the career path of Trent Alexander-Arnold, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is a highly regarded English professional footballer known for his role as a right-back, although he occasionally plays as a midfielder, for Liverpool and the England national team. He is celebrated for his exceptional passing range, precise crossing, and frequent assists. His proficiency in set-piece delivery further enhances his reputation. He is widely considered one of the best right-backs globally.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: Record Broken at Champions League Final

In the 2019 Champions League Final, Alexander-Arnold became the youngest player to start in two successive finals in the competition, breaking the record set by AC Milan's Christian Panucci in 1995.

2004: Joins Liverpool's Academy

In 2004, Alexander-Arnold joined Liverpool's academy and went on to captain the club at various youth levels.

2015: Featured at the FIFA U-17 World Cup

In 2015, Trent Alexander-Arnold represented England at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

2015: Unofficial Debut for Liverpool

In 2015, during the buildup to the 2015-16 season, Alexander-Arnold was selected for the first team squad and marked his unofficial debut for Liverpool in a pre-season friendly against Swindon Town.

October 2016: Professional Debut against Tottenham Hotspur

In October 2016, Alexander-Arnold made his professional debut for Liverpool, starting in a 2–1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup. Despite being booked, his performance earned him a spot in the EFL Cup Team of the Round.

2016: Senior Debut for Liverpool

In 2016, at the age of 18, Alexander-Arnold made his senior debut for Liverpool.

January 2017: Premier League Start Against Manchester United

In January 2017, Alexander-Arnold made his first Premier League start in a 1–1 draw with Manchester United.

August 2017: First Goal for Liverpool

On August 15, 2017, Alexander-Arnold scored his first goal for Liverpool from a free kick in a Champions League play-off round win over 1899 Hoffenheim.

2017: Secured England's qualification for the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship

In 2017, Trent Alexander-Arnold secured England's qualification for the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He didn't participate in the tournament itself to rest him.

March 2018: Invited to Train with Senior National Team

In March 2018, while with the U21 team, Trent Alexander-Arnold was invited to train with the senior England national team ahead of friendlies against Italy and the Netherlands.

May 2018: Named in England's Squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

In May 2018, Trent Alexander-Arnold received his first call-up to the senior team and was named in England's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

June 2018: England Debut and World Cup Appearance

In June 2018, Trent Alexander-Arnold made his debut for England in a pre-tournament friendly win over Costa Rica. Later that month, on June 28, he debuted in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, starting in a group-stage match against Belgium.

November 2018: First Senior International Goal

On November 15, 2018, Trent Alexander-Arnold scored his first senior international goal for England in a friendly against the United States.

2018: England Senior Debut and World Cup Appearance

In 2018, Alexander-Arnold made his senior debut for England and featured at the FIFA World Cup, becoming the fourth teenager to start a match for England in the tournament.

2018: UEFA Champions League Final Appearance

In 2018, Alexander-Arnold played in the UEFA Champions League final.

February 2019: Youngest Player to Record Three Assists in a Premier League Match

On February 27, 2019, Alexander-Arnold became the youngest player to record three assists in a single Premier League match, during a 5–0 win over Watford.

March 2019: Boot Sponsorship and Community Pitches

In March 2019, after signing a new boot sponsorship with Under Armour, Trent Alexander-Arnold planned to purchase plots in Liverpool to construct new community pitches.

June 2019: Third Place at UEFA Nations League

In June 2019, Trent Alexander-Arnold was part of the England squad that finished third at the inaugural UEFA Nations League.

2019: Champions League Winner and Young Player Awards

In 2019, Alexander-Arnold won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup, and was named the PFA Young Player of the Year and Premier League Young Player of the Season.

April 2020: Support for Key Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic

In April 2020, Trent Alexander-Arnold partnered with Under Armour to provide over 2,000 products for workers at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

2020: Premier League Title and FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11 Selection

In 2020, Alexander-Arnold helped Liverpool win the Premier League title, ending a 30-year drought, and was selected in the FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11.

2020: Youngest Captain in European Competition

On December 9, 2020, Alexander-Arnold became the youngest player to captain Liverpool in European competition, during a Champions League draw against Midtjylland.

2021: Domestic Cup Double

In 2021, Alexander-Arnold won a domestic cup double, claiming the EFL Cup and FA Cup with Liverpool.

May 2022: Youngest Player to Win Six Major Trophies

In May 2022, following Liverpool's victory over Chelsea in the 2022 FA Cup Final, Alexander-Arnold became the youngest-ever player to win six major trophies for an English club.

November 2022: Named in England's Squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

On November 10, 2022, Trent Alexander-Arnold was named in England's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

2022: Featured in the 2022 World Cup

In 2022, Alexander-Arnold featured for England in the World Cup.

April 2023: 50th Premier League Assist and Assisting in Five Consecutive Matches

In April 2023, Trent Alexander-Arnold achieved his 50th Premier League assist in a victory against Leeds United. Also in April 2023, he became the first player to assist a goal in five consecutive Premier League matches twice.

April 2023: The After Academy Initiative

In April 2023, Trent Alexander-Arnold established The After Academy, an initiative to support former academy footballers with training and career opportunities, funded for the next five years.

June 2023: Scored against Malta in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier

On June 16, 2023, Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a long-range goal in a 4-0 victory in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta.

July 2023: Named Liverpool's Vice-Captain

In July 2023, Trent Alexander-Arnold was appointed as Liverpool's new vice-captain, succeeding James Milner and serving as deputy to Virgil van Dijk.

November 2023: First Goal of the 2023–24 Season

On November 25, 2023, Trent Alexander-Arnold scored his first goal of the 2023-24 season against Manchester City in a 1-1 draw.

February 2024: Most Premier League Assists by a Defender

On February 10, 2024, Trent Alexander-Arnold assisted Diogo Jota's goal against Burnley, surpassing his Liverpool teammate Andrew Robertson to become the defender with the most assists in Premier League history.

June 2024: Goal and Player of the Match against Bosnia and Herzegovina

On June 3, 2024, Trent Alexander-Arnold scored his third England goal and was named Player of the Match in a Euro 2024 warm-up match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was later named in England's squad for UEFA Euro 2024 as a midfielder.

August 2024: 60 Premier League Assists

In August 2024, during a match against Newcastle United, Trent Alexander-Arnold became the first defender in Premier League history to record 60 assists.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, Alexander-Arnold was selected to represent England in the UEFA Euro 2024, starting the opening match. In the quarter-final against Switzerland, Alexander-Arnold appeared as a substitute for Phil Foden in the 25th minute of extra time and scored England's decisive fifth kick of the penalty shootout.

January 2025: Captained Liverpool and Scored in FA Cup Win

On January 11, 2025, Trent Alexander-Arnold captained Liverpool and scored the second goal in a 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley in the third round of the FA Cup.

April 2025: 350th Appearance and Game-Winning Goal

In April 2025, Trent Alexander-Arnold made his 350th appearance for Liverpool as a substitute against Leicester City, and scored the only goal of the match.