Alex Evans (footballer)  Alex Evans (born 17 September 1992) is a Welsh professional footballer who previously played for Cardiff City and Oxford United. Evans began his career with his local side Treharris Western, joining Cardiff academy at an early age of 9. Alongside Nathaniel Jarvis he signed schoolboy forms at the start of the 2008–09 season. On 23 May 2011, Evans was offered his first professional contract by Cardiff City alongside Ibrahim Farah and Nathaniel Jarvis. He made his debut in a 3-1 win over Oxford United, where he started next to Gabor Gyepes. At the end of the season, Evans was released by the club. Following his release, Evans joined Oxford United on trial during their pre-season tour to the United States. He also played against former club Cardiff City in a 2–1 loss to the Bluebirds. He signed non-contract terms with the club on 13 August 2012. As of 12 August 2011