Austin Samuels

Austin Samuels (born 20 November 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers, as a striker.

Austin Samuels
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-11-20) 20 November 2000
Position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Youth career
2009–2019 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
2020 → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 6 (0)
2020–2021 → Bradford City (loan) 12 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:51, 13 January 2021 (UTC)

Career

Samuels began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers, joining them at the age of 8.[1] He moved on loan to Kidderminster Harriers in January 2020,[1][2] and on loan to Bradford City in October 2020.[3][4][5] In November 2020 he was one of a number of young Bradford City players playing in the first team who were praised by manager Stuart McCall.[6] He scored his first goal for the club, and his first professional goal, when he scored in a 7–0 FA Cup win over Tonbridge Angels on 7 November 2020.[7] Later that month Samuels said that he was growing in confidence as he played more first-team matches.[8] His loan ended early on 13 January 2021.[9][10][11]

Playing style

Samuels is known for his pace.[12]

Career statistics
As of match played 19 December 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2019–20[13] Premier League 0000000000
2020–21[14] Premier League 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 2019–20[15] National League North 6000000060
Bradford City (loan) 2020–21[14] League Two 120210000141
Career total 180210000201


    References
    1. "Austin Samuels". Official Website of the Harriers – Kidderminster Harriers FC.
    2. "Wolves prospect arrives at Harriers on loan". Worcester News.
    3. "Samuels heads to the EFL". www.wolves.co.uk.
    4. "Wolves striker Samuels joins Bradford City on loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
    5. "Bradford add Wolves' Samuels on loan" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
    6. "McCall insists age is irrelevant as young guns look to help City turn a corner". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
    7. "Tonbridge 0–7 Bradford City". BBC. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
    8. "Tough time for Bantams but loanee Samuels aiming to thrive on the pressure". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
    9. "SAMUELS RETURNS TO WOLVES". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
    10. https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/19006851.striker-samuels-back-wolves-bradford-city-end-loan/?ref=rss
    11. https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/austin-samuels-returns-wolves-bradford-city-squad-realignment-continues-3094283
    12. "Austin Samuels will provide pace and movement for Bradford City". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
    13. "Games played by Austin Samuels in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
    14. "Games played by Austin Samuels in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
    15. Austin Samuels at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
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