Sam Long (footballer, born 2002)

Samuel James Long (born 12 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Lincoln City.

Sam Long
Personal information
Full name Samuel James Long[1]
Date of birth (2002-11-12) 12 November 2002
Place of birth England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Lincoln City
Number 31
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Lincoln City 0 (0)
2021Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:46, 6 November 2021 (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]

International career

He would be called up to the England Men's Goalkeeping Development Camp at St George's Park in April 2021.[6]

Career statistics

As of 4 December 2021
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Lincoln City 2021–22[7] League One 0020003[lower-alpha 1]050
Total 0020003050
Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 2021–22[7] Northern Premier League 1000001[lower-alpha 2]020
Career total 2020003070
  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 Long Called up to England Development Camp". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  7. "Games played by Sam Long in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.


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