Plymouth Argyle have bolstered their defensive options by signing centre-back Alex Mitchell on a season-long loan from Championship side Charlton Athletic. The signing comes ahead of their League One clash with Leyton Orient at Home Park.
Defensive Reinforcement Amid Early Season Woes
Manager Tom Cleverley moved to sign the 23-year-old after defensive frailties cost them in recent fixtures—particularly the 3–2 defeat to Lincoln City and suspensions to key personnel. Browsing their squad’s needs, Argyle viewed Mitchell’s arrival as an answer to their vulnerability at set-pieces and in central areas.
Mitchell’s Role & Manager Praise
Standing at 6 ft 3 in, Mitchell is an imposing central defender, expected to bring physicality and composure. Cleverley expressed confidence in him immediately impacting the backline:
“He’s a really important signing for us… we’re conceding too many goals… From set pieces and direct play, he’ll improve us overnight… He comes from a winning environment, and that matters.”
Career Background
Mitchell rose through Millwall’s academy but established himself through loan spells at Leyton Orient, St. Johnstone, and Lincoln City. He then signed permanently with Charlton Athletic ahead of the 2024/25 season, where he played a vital role in their promotion to the Championship.
Verified FotMob Stats – 2024/25 League One (Charlton Athletic)
• Appearances: 31
• Goals: 2
• Assists: 1
• Minutes played: 2,339
Percentile rank among League One centre-backs:
• 74% – Defensive contributions
• 74% – Aerial duels won
• 76% – Goals scored
• 29% – Chances created
• 25% – Shot attempts
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