Alex James Lankshear (born 8 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Dorking Wanderers on loan from club Blackpool.
Career
St Albans City
Lankshear attended Beaumont School. He came through the academy at St Albans City to make 37 appearances during the 2021–22 campaign, scoring one goal against Welling United. He signed a first-team contract with St Albans in February 2021.
Blackpool
On 12 August 2022, Lankshear was signed by Blackpool for an undisclosed fee, agreeing a three-year contract with the option of a further year. He made his first-team debut on the last day of the 2022–23 relegation season, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute for Jordan Thorniley in a 1–0 victory at Norwich City.
On 27 August 2023, Lankshear joined National League club Dorking Wanderers on loan until January 2024.
Style of play
Lankshear is an attacking left-back.