The 20-year-old striker has scored four times in eight league starts since signing from Middlesbrough on deadline day.
Kavanagh is confident he can continue to keep finding the net as he establishes himself on the League Two stage.
But Alexander feels the mid-season window recruit is already making an impression with his all-round game.
“What we do like about him is that he still contributes even if he’s not scoring,” said the City boss.
“That’s what all our players need to do, especially the attackers. If you don’t score, there are still other things you bring to the team and Kav’s done that.
“He had six shots on Saturday and five of them hit the target. That’s a fantastic ratio for a striker in any game.
“He’s got that instinct and knack to continually run towards the goal.
“No matter if he’s been involved in the link-up play before it, he’s inevitabl.
“He will constantly want to go back to scoring zones, regardless of whether he was involved in the link-up play prior to it.
“His goal return has undoubtedly helped us, but we also appreciate his efforts and hard ethic.
“He doesn’t score, but he’s still quite effective.
“We believe he still has a lot in store for us. He and we both have the ability to make him better.
Still, I think his Bradford City career is off to a terrific start.
The Republic of Ireland under-21 international added his goal to his goals scored at home against Tranmere, Sutton, and MK Dons during the comeback at Salford.
City has won the previous four games when Kavanagh is on the field.
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