Alex Purver

Squad number 23

Alex, 25, started his career at Leeds United in their academy, and worked his way through the age groups, captaining their under 21 side.

He was loaned out to Guiseley on two occasions in season 2016-17, and then he completed a permanent move in the summer of 2017, joining current Darlington player Will Hatfield.

Alex was part of the Guiseley team that shocked Cambridge United in the FA Cup in 2018.

In July 2019, Alex moved to Swedish side Ostersunds, and played in the Swedish Premier League before his contract ended in December 2020.

He signed for Quakers in the summer of 2021, and has played in several different positions for the club since.