Alex Samuel

Alex Samuel
Personal information
Full name Alexander Kinloch Samuel
Date of birth (1995-09-20) 20 September 1995
Place of birth Neath, Wales[1]
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current team
 Swansea City
Number 54
Youth career
2008–2012 Aberystwyth Town
2012– Swansea City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–12 Aberystwyth Town 7 (0)
2014– Swansea City 0 (0)
2015-16 → Greenock Morton (loan) 26 (2)
National team
Wales U19

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:29, 2 May 2016 (UTC).


Alex Samuel (born 20 September 1995) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a striker for Swansea City.

Career

Samuel started his career at Aberystwyth Town, before moving to Swansea City.[2]

He was a mainstay of the Swansea City under-21 side which won the Professional Development League in 2014–15.[1]

In September 2015, Samuel went on loan to Greenock Morton until 9 January 2016.[3] He made his debut as a late substitute for Romario Sabajo in a 4–2 victory against Livingston.[4] He scored his first league goal with the late equaliser in the Renfrewshire derby against St. Mirren on 20 November 2015.[5] On 8 January 2016, the loan was extended until the end of the season.[6] In February 2016, he returned to Swansea to receive treatment after sustaining an injury in a Development League West match against Queen's Park.[7]

International career

Samuel has played for Wales at U19 level.[8]

Honours

Swansea City U21

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Samuel makes Morton loan move". Swansea City A.F.C. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  2. ↑ "U21 profiles". Swansea City A.F.C. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Alex Samuel signs on loan". Greenock Morton F.C. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "Livingston 2-4 Morton". Scottish Professional Football League. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  5. ↑ "Highlights: St Mirren 1-1 Morton". BBC Sport. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  6. ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (8 January 2016). "Morton secure striker Alex Samuel until end of season". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  7. ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (19 February 2016). "Injured Morton striker returns home". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
  8. ↑ Baylis, James Rhys. "Wales game 'unforgettable experience'". Pitchero. Retrieved 5 September 2015.

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