Alex Wynter

Alex James Wynter (born 15 September 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Maidstone United. Wynter had progressed through the youth system at Crystal Palace since the age of nine, where he made two cup appearances. Wynter has had loan spells at Eastbourne Borough, Sutton United, Colchester United and Portsmouth, before joining Colchester on a permanent basis in January 2015.

Born in Croydon, Wynter joined the Crystal Palace Academy at the age of nine whilst he was attending Davidson Primary School based in his hometown. He later attended the Crystal Palace affiliated Oasis Academy Shirley Park between 2005 and 2010, where he was head boy. He made his professional debut whilst studying at Oasis Academy, appearing in the FA Cup while still in year 11. He left the academy with twelve GCSEs, including six at grade A.