Sam Long (footballer, born 2002)

Samuel James Long (born 12 November 2002) is an English born Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Drogheda United on loan from Lincoln City.

Sam Long
Personal information
Full name Samuel James Long[1]
Date of birth (2002-11-12) 12 November 2002
Place of birth Redbridge, London, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Drogheda United
(on loan from Lincoln City)
Number 31
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Lincoln City 1 (0)
2021 → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 1 (0)
2022– → Drogheda United (loan) 10 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:39, 29 April 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Lincoln City

Long signed his first professional contract on 1 October 2020.[2] He would make his Lincoln City debut against Manchester United U21 in the EFL Trophy on 24 August 2021.[3] On 21 October 2021, Long would join Gainsborough Trinity on loan until January 2022.[4] His loan was cut short on 6 November 2021 and would return to play for his parent club in the FA Cup.[5] On 30 December 2021, Long signed a new long-term contract until June 2025.[6] He made his league debut on 22 January 2022, against Plymouth Argyle following an injury to regular number one, Josh Griffiths.[7] A few days later he would join Drogheda United on loan for their upcoming 2022 season.[8]

International career

He was called up to the England Men's Goalkeeping Development Camp at St George's Park in April 2021.[9] On 18 March 2022, he was called up to the Scotland U21 side.[10]

Career statistics
As of 26 April 2022
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Lincoln City 2021–22[11] League One 1020003[lower-alpha 1]060
Total 1020003060
Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 2021–22[12] Northern Premier League 1000001[lower-alpha 2]020
Drogheda United (loan) 2022[11] League of Ireland Premier Division 100000000100
Career total 130200030180
  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Lincoln City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 38. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  2. "Sam Long signs professional terms with The Imps". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  3. "Sam Long handed Lincoln City debut for Manchester United U21s clash". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  4. "Cutting a Long Story Short: Sam Arrives". Gainsborough Trinity FC. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  5. "Sam Long recalled from loan at Gainsborough Trinity". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  6. "Sam commits future to Imps". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  7. "Lincoln City suffer triple injury setback ahead of Plymouth clash". LincolnshireLive. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  8. "Imps duo join Drogheda on loan". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  9. "Sam Long Called up to England Development Camp". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  10. "Sam Long receives first international call-up for Scotland U21s". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  11. "Games played by Sam Long in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  12. "Gainsborough Trinity – Appearances – Sam Long". Retrieved 7 April 2022.


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