Mark Hughes’ son, Alex, has died suddenly at the age of 38. 

Alex was player recruitment lead at Grimsby Town at the time of his death, having previously worked for Manchester City as an analyst. 

Releasing a statement via the League Managers Association (LMA), former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes said: ‘Jill and I are totally heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected loss of our beloved son Alex. 

‘Alex was a wonderful son, brother to Curtis and Xenna, devoted husband and father to Jessica and their two beautiful children Sebastian and Leonardo. 

‘Alex was Player Recruitment Lead at Grimsby Town FC, and had many good friends and colleagues. He will be so deeply missed by us all.

‘We ask for privacy during this sad time as we come to terms with our family’s loss. The Hughes family’

The LMA sent its deepest condolences ‘to all of Alex’s family and friends’. 

Alex was player recruitment lead at Grimsby Town at the time of his death

Alex worked with his father, Mark, at Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City and Fulham

After a brief playing career in Wales, Alex took up several roles off the pitch. 

As well as being a licensed agent, he worked with his father as an analyst at Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City and Fulham before becoming director of football at AFC Fylde in 2024. 

Dad Mark had an esteemed playing career, turning out 345 times for Manchester United alongside stints at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Chelsea.

Hughes then turned to management, leading Wales for five years before spells at Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City. 

Most recently, Hughes left Carlisle last month after falling to defeat in the National League play-off semi-finals.