Sam Morsy facts for kids
Morsy with Ipswich Town in 2023
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Samy Sayed Mekkawy Saied Morsy | ||
| Date of birth | 10 September 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Wolverhampton, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Ipswich Town | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2008 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| 2008–2009 | Port Vale | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2013 | Port Vale | 71 | (4) |
| 2013–2016 | Chesterfield | 99 | (7) |
| 2016–2020 | Wigan Athletic | 155 | (8) |
| 2016–2017 | → Barnsley (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Middlesbrough | 34 | (1) |
| 2021– | Ipswich Town | 153 | (11) |
| International career | |||
| 2016– | Egypt | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:47, 26 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
Samy Sayed Mekkawy Saied Morsy (Arabic: سَامِي سَيِّد مَكَّاوِيّ سَعِيد مُرْسِيّ), born on September 10, 1991, is a professional footballer. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Ipswich Town, where he is the team captain. Samy was born in England but plays for the Egypt national team.
He joined the Port Vale youth team in 2008. He had previously been released from the Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy. Samy made his first team debut in February 2010 and became a professional player that summer. He became a regular player in the 2010–11 season. He helped Port Vale get promoted from League Two in 2012–13.
In July 2013, he moved to Chesterfield. He played in the 2014 Football League Trophy final. He also helped Chesterfield win the League Two title in 2013–14. In January 2016, Samy was sold to Wigan Athletic. He helped them win the League One title in 2015–16. He then went on loan to Barnsley in August 2016.
After returning to Wigan, he became a key player. He helped them win the League One title again in 2017–18. He was named Wigan's Player of the Year for the 2019–20 season. In September 2020, he joined Middlesbrough. He was sold to Ipswich Town in August 2021. He helped Ipswich get promoted from League One in 2022–23. The next year, he captained the team as they moved up to the Premier League.
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About Samy Morsy
Samy Sayed Mekkay Saied Morsy was born in Wolverhampton, England. His father, Mekawy, is from Egypt. His mother, Karen, is English. They met while working in a pizza shop. Samy is a Muslim and observes Ramadan.
Playing for Clubs
Starting at Port Vale
Samy Morsy spent nine years at the Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy. In 2008, when he was 16, he was not offered a youth team contract. Samy later said his focus was not good enough back then.
A scout from Port Vale saw him play. He was given a trial and joined their youth team. In September 2008, coach Mark Grew said Samy would be a good midfielder. He noted that Samy always wanted the ball and was eager to learn.
By the 2009–10 season, Samy was part of the senior squad. He made his first team debut on February 23, 2010. It was a 4–0 home win against Lincoln City. At the end of the season, he received his first professional contract. He was also named Youth Player of the Year.
In the 2010–11 pre-season, manager Micky Adams was happy with Samy's progress. Samy scored in two friendly games. He wanted to prove himself and not just play a small part. On January 8, new manager Jim Gannon played Samy in an FA Cup game. Samy scored his first senior goal on February 22, 2011. It was in a 3–1 home loss to Stevenage. Gannon called him "a really talented footballer." Samy signed a new two-year contract on April 1. He also won the club's Young Player of the Year award.
At the start of the 2011–12 season, Samy was often on the bench. On September 3, he scored his second goal. It was just 13 minutes after he came on as a substitute. This was in a 3–2 loss to AFC Wimbledon.
For the 2012–13 season, Samy became a key defensive midfielder. On August 25, he scored after only 14 seconds in a 3–1 win over Morecambe. This earned him a spot in the League Two team of the week. He aimed to score more goals that season. However, he received a red card on November 6 for a high tackle. Manager Micky Adams was very angry and fined him. Samy apologized and said there was no bad intention. He was kept out of the team for six weeks. Port Vale earned promotion that season. Samy turned down a new contract and left the club.
Playing for Chesterfield
In July 2013, Samy signed a two-year deal with Chesterfield. Manager Paul Cook worked hard to bring him to the club. On March 30, 2014, Samy played at Wembley Stadium. Chesterfield lost 3–1 to Peterborough United in the Football League Trophy final. Samy made a strong run and set up a goal. He played 39 games as Chesterfield won promotion as champions in 2013–14. He was voted the club's Player of the Year.
He was captain when Chesterfield reached the League One play-offs in 2014–15. Other clubs, like Cardiff City and Milton Keynes Dons, were interested in signing him.
Playing for Wigan Athletic
On January 28, 2016, Samy joined Wigan Athletic. He signed a two-and-a-half-year deal. He was named in the Football League team of the week in February. He scored his first goal for Wigan on March 25. Wigan won promotion as League One champions in the 2015–16 season.
On August 31, 2016, he went on loan to Barnsley for the rest of the 2016–17 season. He returned to Wigan in January 2017 and signed a one-year contract extension.
He was named team captain in August 2017. Paul Cook led Wigan to a very successful 2017–18 season. Samy scored three goals in 47 games. Wigan won promotion as League One champions again. Wigan also did well in the FA Cup. They beat top teams like A.F.C. Bournemouth, West Ham United, and Manchester City. Samy scored against Bournemouth.
On September 15, 2018, Samy was sent off in a game against Brentford. However, the red card was later removed after an appeal. Three days later, he scored in a 2–1 win over Hull City. He signed a new two-and-a-half-year deal with Wigan in December. He received 14 yellow cards in 40 games during the 2018–19 season. He was also one of the top players for tackles.
He was nominated for the EFL Championship Player of the Month award in February 2020. He scored two goals, including the winning goal against league leaders West Bromwich Albion. This helped Wigan move out of the relegation zone. He scored three goals in 44 games in the 2019–20 season. Wigan was unfortunately relegated after a points deduction. Samy was voted the club's Player of the Year.
Playing for Middlesbrough
On September 11, 2020, Samy joined Middlesbrough. He signed a three-year contract. He made his debut four days later in a 2–0 loss to Barnsley. On December 16, he was sent off for handling the ball. However, the manager said he would appeal the red card. He scored his first goal for Middlesbrough on March 6, 2021. Injuries limited him to 32 games in the 2020–21 season. He was sent off in his last game for Middlesbrough on August 28, 2021.
Playing for Ipswich Town
On August 31, 2021, Samy joined Ipswich Town. He signed a three-year deal. This was the third time he played under manager Paul Cook. He was named club captain in October 2021. He scored his first goal for Ipswich on March 5, 2022. New manager Kieran McKenna encouraged Samy to move forward and score more goals.
He scored four goals in 49 games in the 2022–23 season. Ipswich secured promotion as runners-up to Plymouth Argyle. The team earned 98 points and scored 100 goals. Samy called this achievement "absolutely incredible." He was named in the League One PFA Team of the Year.
Samy was voted Ipswich's Player of the Month for August 2023. He was also nominated for the Championship Player of the Month award. He missed only four league games in the 2023–24 season due to suspensions. Ipswich secured back-to-back promotions with another second-place finish. He dedicated the promotion to the people of Palestine. He also praised manager Kieran McKenna for changing the club's fortunes. He was named the club's Men's Player of the Year. He also won the PFA Fans' Championship Player of the Year. In July 2025, Samy signed a new two-year deal with Ipswich.
He scored his first Premier League goal on September 21, 2024. His goal in added time secured a 1–1 draw at Southampton. Samy was the only Premier League captain not to wear a rainbow-coloured armband during the Stonewall's Rainbow Laces Campaign. He said this was due to his religious beliefs. After relegation was confirmed in April 2025, Samy said he would stay with the club.
Playing for Egypt
Samy Morsy was born in England but could play for Egypt because his father is Egyptian. He made his international debut on August 30, 2016. He came on as a substitute in a friendly match against Guinea. He was on the bench when Egypt qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In June 2018, he was named in Egypt's squad for the World Cup in Russia. He made his FIFA World Cup debut on June 15. He came on in the opening game against Uruguay.
He was called up again for World Cup qualifiers in September 2021. He was also listed in a preliminary squad in May 2022. In August 2023, he was called up by manager Rui Vitória. Samy said in November 2024 that he did not expect to be called up by the new manager, Hossam Hassan.
How Samy Morsy Plays
Samy Morsy is known as an "enforcer" on the field. He is good at timing his tackles and stopping the opponent's play. When he left Port Vale in 2013, his assistant manager advised him to improve his discipline. He had received many yellow and red cards.
Career Achievements
Port Vale
- Football League Two third-place promotion: 2012–13
Chesterfield
- Football League Two: 2013–14
- Football League Trophy runner-up: 2013–14
Wigan Athletic
- Football/EFL League One: 2015–16, 2017–18
Ipswich Town
- EFL League One second-place promotion: 2022–23
- EFL Championship second-place promotion: 2023–24
Individual Awards
- Port Vale Youth Player of the Year: 2009–10
- Port Vale Young Player of the Year: 2010–11
- Chesterfield Player of the Year: 2013–14
- Wigan Athletic Player of the Year: 2019–20
- PFA Team of the Year: 2022–23 League One
- Ipswich Town Player of the Year: 2023–24
- PFA Fans' Championship Player of the Year: 2023–24
See also
In Spanish: Sam Morsy para niños
