Former Manchester United and Wales striker Mark Hughes has announced the sudden death of his son Alex at the age of 38. Alex Hughes was the player recruitment lead at Grimsby Town.
In a statement released through the League Managers Association, Mark Hughes and his wife Jill said they were 'totally heartbroken' by the loss. Alex leaves behind his wife Jessica, their two children Sebastian and Leonardo, and his siblings Curtis and Xenna.
Alex began his football career as a player for Stockport County and Wrexham reserves before moving into analysis and recruitment. He worked at Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, and Fulham, and later spent time in Portugal with a private academy. He returned to English football with AFC Fylde and Morecambe before joining Grimsby Town in July 2023.
Mark Hughes, 62, enjoyed a distinguished playing career at Manchester United, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and others, winning multiple trophies. He later managed Wales, Blackburn, Manchester City, Fulham, QPR, Stoke, Southampton, and Carlisle United.
