Alexander Elliott Trotter (1893âÂÂ1948) was an English footballer who played on the left wing.
Trotter played for Jarrow and Ashington, also guesting for Leeds City, Dumbarton and Raith Rovers during the war. He joined Leicester City of the Second Division for the 1920âÂÂ21 season. He finished as the club's joint-top scorer (with Jock Paterson) in the 1921âÂÂ22 season with eight goals. Leicester finished third in 1922âÂÂ23, missing out on promotion to the First Division only due to West Ham United's superior goal average. They then dropped down to 12th in 1923âÂÂ24, before moving on to league rivals South Shields. He scored 11 goals in 100 league and cup games in four years with the "Foxes". South Shields finished ninth in 1924âÂÂ25 and 1925âÂÂ26, before dropping to 19th in 1926âÂÂ27, just three points ahead of relegated Darlington.
He seriously injured Port Vale goalkeeper Howard Matthews by charging him in the back in a 3âÂÂ3 draw on 5 February 1927. Despite this, he signed for the Vale three months later. He was only to play 17 games for the club in 1927âÂÂ28, and was given a free transfer to Manchester Central in May 1928. He later moved on to Bedlington United.