Alex Scott makes FIFA history after a professional career in England and 140 national team appearances. She becomes the first female commentator on the game.
On July 21, 2021 came another piece of information that was not released by EA Sports but was retweeted by the publisher.
Alex Scott becomes first woman on commentary mic
Fifa 22 will be the first time the FIFA community will hear a woman commentating
Happy to finally share the news that I joined the FIFA family and will be commentating for #FIFA22! 🙌🏾🎮
This is a big moment for FIFA, for football and women and girls across the world.
It’s also a big moment for me personally and professionally.#FIFA22 pic.twitter.com/A1Lhozl7K6— Alex Scott MBE (@AlexScott) July 21, 2021
The former England international posted a tweet saying she was excited to lend her voice to the football sim:
This is a great moment for FIFA, football and women and girls around the world. It’s also a great moment for me personally and my career.
Who is Alex Scott?
Alex Scott is a former footballer who signed for Arsenal LFC until 2018. The defender was a multiple English champion and played 140 games for the England national team, scoring 12 goals.
Meanwhile, Alex Scott works off the pitch, lending football broadcasting expertise. She won the Royal Television Society award for her work during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup for broadcaster BBC.
The Sports Presenter, Commentator or Pundit award goes to @AlexScott for delivering “immense knowledge of the game” in a “confident and concise analysis” – congratulations Alex! #RTSAwards pic.twitter.com/QHsLS8bevt
— Royal Television Society (@RTS_media) March 17, 2020
