Alex Samuel
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Kinloch Samuel | ||
| Date of birth | 20 September 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Neath, Wales[1] | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Swansea City | ||
| Number | TBC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2012 | Aberystwyth Town | ||
| 2012– | Swansea City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2014– | Swansea City | 0 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Greenock Morton (loan) | 26 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| Wales U19 | |||
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* 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
- Professional Development U21 League (1): 2014–15
References
- 1 2 "Samuel makes Morton loan move". Swansea City A.F.C. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ↑ "U21 profiles". Swansea City A.F.C. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ↑ "Alex Samuel signs on loan". Greenock Morton F.C. 1 September 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ↑ "Livingston 2-4 Morton". Scottish Professional Football League. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ↑ "Highlights: St Mirren 1-1 Morton". BBC Sport. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (8 January 2016). "Morton secure striker Alex Samuel until end of season". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
- ↑ Mitchell, Jonathan (19 February 2016). "Injured Morton striker returns home". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ↑ Baylis, James Rhys. "Wales game 'unforgettable experience'". Pitchero. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
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