Sam Gallagher (footballer, born 1995) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samuel James Gallagher | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Crediton, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.94 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Stoke City | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2012 | Plymouth Argyle | ||
| 2012–2013 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2019 | Southampton | 22 | (1) |
| 2015–2016 | → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Blackburn Rovers (loan) | 43 | (11) |
| 2017–2018 | → Birmingham City (loan) | 33 | (6) |
| 2019–2024 | Blackburn Rovers | 176 | (34) |
| 2024– | Stoke City | 22 | (3) |
| International career | |||
| 2013 | Scotland U19 | 3 | (1) |
| 2014 | England U19 | 3 | (1) |
| 2015 | England U20 | 4 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:48, 3 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
Samuel James Gallagher (born on September 15, 1995) is an English professional footballer. He plays as a striker for the club Stoke City.
Sam started his football journey in the youth academy of Plymouth Argyle. He then joined Southampton in 2012. He played for their first team starting in the 2013–14 season. Sam also spent time playing on loan at other clubs. These included Milton Keynes Dons, Blackburn Rovers, and Birmingham City.
In July 2019, he joined Blackburn Rovers permanently. He played there for five years, scoring 37 goals in 188 games. In July 2024, Sam moved to Stoke City.
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Sam Gallagher's Football Journey
Starting Out in Football
Sam Gallagher was born in Crediton, Devon, England. He began his football training at the Plymouth Argyle youth academy. He also played for the Devon County Football Association.
Time at Southampton
In April 2012, Sam joined Southampton. He made his first team debut on November 6, 2013. This was in a League Cup match against Sunderland.
He scored his first senior goal for Southampton on January 25, 2014. This goal came in an FA Cup game against Yeovil Town. Sam made his first full start in a league match on January 28 against Arsenal. On March 15, 2014, he scored his first Premier League goal against Norwich City. Southampton gave him a new contract until 2018.
Loan to Milton Keynes Dons
On July 29, 2015, Sam joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan. This was for the 2015–16 season. He played 15 games for them but did not score any goals. Southampton called him back in January 2016.
Loan to Blackburn Rovers
Sam joined Blackburn Rovers on loan on August 11, 2016. He scored his first goal for Blackburn on August 20 in a 2–2 draw. Their manager wanted to sign him permanently because he was scoring many goals. Sam finished the season with 12 goals in 47 games. Blackburn Rovers were then moved down to a lower league.
Loan to Birmingham City
On August 21, 2017, Sam went on loan to Birmingham City. He played as a lone striker in his first game. It took him nine games to score his first goal. This goal came in a match against Hull City.
He later played on the wing and then moved back to the center. On December 16, he scored a goal against Queens Park Rangers. He also scored in the next match against Sunderland. Sam was sent off in that game for two yellow cards. He continued to score goals in January. He scored the only goal in an FA Cup game against Burton Albion. Sam's six goals made him the team's top league scorer that season.
Permanent Move to Blackburn Rovers
On July 13, 2019, Sam Gallagher joined Blackburn Rovers permanently. He signed a four-year contract. During his time at Blackburn, he often played on the wings. This was not his usual central striker position. Some fans were not happy about this decision. Sam played 188 games for Blackburn Rovers and scored 37 goals.
Joining Stoke City
Sam joined Stoke City on July 31, 2024. He signed a three-year contract with them. He scored his first goal for Stoke on October 2, 2024. This was in a big 6–1 win against Portsmouth. Sam had some injuries during the 2024–25 season. He played 22 games and helped Stoke avoid being moved to a lower league on the last day of the season.
Playing for His Country
Sam Gallagher has a father from Glasgow, Scotland. He played three games for the Scotland under-19 team. In February 2014, after his father passed away, Sam decided to play for England, his birth country. On February 24, 2014, he was called up to the England under-19 team. He played his first game for England in a friendly match against Turkey, which England won 3–0.
Awards and Achievements
Southampton U21
- U21 Premier League Cup: 2014–15
See also
In Spanish: Sam Gallagher para niños
