Sam Morsy facts for kids
Morsy with Ipswich Town in 2023
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 10 September 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Wolverhampton, England | ||
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | 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 | 140 | (11) |
| National team | |||
| 2016– | Egypt | 9 | (0) |
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Samy Sayed Mekkawy Saied Morsy (born 10 September 1991) is a professional footballer. He plays as a defensive midfielder for Ipswich Town, where he is the team's captain. Samy was born in England, but he plays for the Egypt national team.
Morsy started his youth career at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He then joined Port Vale in 2008. He made his first team debut in 2010 and helped Port Vale get promoted from League Two in 2013.
After that, he moved to Chesterfield in July 2013. He played in a cup final and helped Chesterfield win the League Two title in 2014. In 2016, he joined Wigan Athletic and helped them win the League One title. He also played for Barnsley on loan. He returned to Wigan and helped them win League One again in 2018.
In 2020, Samy joined Middlesbrough. Then, in 2021, he moved to Ipswich Town. He has been a key player for Ipswich, helping them get promoted from League One in 2023 and then into the Premier League in 2024. He is now the captain of Ipswich Town.
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About Sam Morsy
Samy Sayed Mekkawy Saied Morsy was born on 10 September 1991 in Wolverhampton, England. His father, Mekawy, is from Egypt, and his mother, Karen, is English. They met while working in a pizza shop. Samy is a Muslim and observes Ramadan, which is a special time of fasting.
Playing for Clubs
Starting at Port Vale
Sam Morsy spent nine years at the Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy. In 2008, when he was 16, he left the club. Samy later said he wasn't focused enough back then.
He then had a trial at Port Vale and impressed the coaches. He was given a spot in their youth team. A coach named Mark Grew said in 2008 that Samy would be a "good midfield player."
In the 2009–10 season, he started being part of the senior team. He made his first team debut on 23 February 2010. At the end of the season, he signed his first professional contract. He was also named the Youth Player of the Year.
In the 2010–11 season, Samy continued to improve. He scored his first senior goal on 22 February 2011. His manager, Jim Gannon, called him a "really talented footballer." Samy signed a new two-year contract and won the club's Young Player of the Year award.
During the 2011–12 season, he scored his second goal. He became a more regular player when other players were injured.
For the 2012–13 season, Samy took on a more important role in midfield. He scored a goal just 14 seconds into a game against Morecambe. However, he sometimes got too many yellow cards. In November, he received a red card for a strong tackle. His manager was very upset and fined him. Samy apologized and said he learned from the mistake. He was out of the team for six weeks. Port Vale earned promotion that season, finishing third in League Two. Samy then decided to leave the club.
Moving to Chesterfield
In July 2013, Samy signed a two-year deal with Chesterfield, another League Two club. The manager, Paul Cook, was very keen to sign him. On 30 March 2014, Samy played at Wembley Stadium in the Football League Trophy final. Chesterfield lost the match, but Samy made an assist for their goal.
He played 39 games as Chesterfield won the League Two title in 2013–14. He was voted the club's Player of the Year. In the 2014–15 season, he was the captain as Chesterfield reached the League One play-offs. Other clubs were interested in signing him, but Chesterfield turned down offers.
Time at Wigan Athletic
On 28 January 2016, Samy joined Wigan Athletic. He signed a two-and-a-half-year contract. He quickly made an impact and scored his first goal for Wigan in March. Wigan went on to win the League One title in the 2015–16 season.
On 31 August 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 new contract.
In August 2017, Samy was named team captain. He had a very successful 2017–18 season, scoring three goals in 47 games. Wigan won promotion again, becoming League One champions for the second time in three seasons. Wigan also did very well in the FA Cup, beating top teams like A.F.C. Bournemouth, West Ham United, and Manchester City. Samy scored against Bournemouth but missed the Manchester City game due to a suspension.
In September 2018, Samy received a red card in a game, but it was later cancelled after an appeal. He signed a new contract with Wigan in December. He played 40 games in the 2018–19 season. He was known for making many tackles.
In February 2020, he was nominated for the Championship Player of the Month award. He scored two goals that month, including a winning goal against league leaders West Bromwich Albion. He played 44 games in the 2019–20 season. Wigan faced financial problems and had points taken away, which led to them being relegated. Samy was voted the club's Player of the Year.
Playing for Middlesbrough
On 11 September 2020, Samy joined Middlesbrough in the Championship. He signed a three-year contract. He made his debut four days later. In December, he was sent off in a game, but the club appealed the decision. He scored his first goal for Middlesbrough in March. Injuries limited him to 32 games in the 2020–21 season. He was sent off in his last game for Middlesbrough in August 2021.
Captain at Ipswich Town
On 31 August 2021, Samy joined Ipswich Town in League One. He signed a three-year deal. This was the third time he would play under manager Paul Cook. In October 2021, he was named club captain. He scored his first goal for Ipswich in March 2022. The new manager, Kieran McKenna, encouraged Samy to score more goals.
He played 49 games in the 2022–23 season. Ipswich earned promotion to the Championship, finishing second in League One. Samy said this achievement was "absolutely incredible." He was named in the League One PFA Team of the Year.
In August 2023, Samy was voted Ipswich's Player of the Month. He played almost every game in the 2023–24 season, only missing games due to suspensions. Ipswich achieved back-to-back promotions, reaching the Premier League. Samy dedicated the promotion to the people of Palestine. He also praised manager Kieran McKenna for the club's success. Samy was named the club's Men's Player of the Year and the PFA Fans' Championship Player of the Year. In July, he signed a new two-year contract with Ipswich.
On 21 September, he scored his first Premier League goal, an equalizer against 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 for religious reasons. Fans generally accepted his decision, but some LGBTQ+ supporters were disappointed.
Playing for Egypt
Samy Morsy was born in England, but he can play for Egypt because his father is Egyptian. He made his first international appearance on 30 August 2016 in a friendly match.
He was on the bench when Egypt qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In June 2018, he was chosen for Egypt's 23-man squad for the World Cup in Russia. He made his FIFA World Cup debut on 15 June, coming on as a substitute against Uruguay.
He was called up for World Cup qualifiers in September 2021 but was not in the final squad. He was also in a preliminary squad in May 2022 but again missed out on the final team. In August 2023, he was called up by the manager Rui Vitória.
How Sam Morsy Plays
Sam Morsy is known as an "enforcer" in midfield. This means he is good at stopping the other team's attacks and winning the ball back. He is known for his strong tackles. When he left Port Vale in 2013, his assistant manager advised him to improve his discipline and be more careful with his tackles, as he sometimes received too many yellow cards.
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Port Vale | 2009–10 | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010–11 | League Two | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | |
| 2011–12 | League Two | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | |
| 2012–13 | League Two | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 2 | |
| Total | 71 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 78 | 4 | ||
| Chesterfield | 2013–14 | League Two | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 2 |
| 2014–15 | League One | 39 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 2 | |
| 2015–16 | League One | 26 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 5 | |
| Total | 99 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 117 | 9 | ||
| Wigan Athletic | 2015–16 | League One | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | 16 | 1 | |||
| 2016–17 | Championship | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 1 | ||
| 2017–18 | League One | 41 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 3 | |
| 2018–19 | Championship | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 40 | 1 | ||
| 2019–20 | Championship | 43 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 44 | 3 | ||
| Total | 155 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 9 | ||
| Barnsley (loan) | 2016–17 | Championship | 14 | 0 | — | — | — | 14 | 0 | |||
| Middlesbrough | 2020–21 | Championship | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 32 | 1 | |
| 2021–22 | Championship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | ||
| Ipswich Town | 2021–22 | League One | 34 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 3 |
| 2022–23 | League One | 44 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 4 | |
| 2023–24 | Championship | 42 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 44 | 3 | ||
| 2024–25 | Premier League | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 20 | 1 | ||
| Total | 140 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 151 | 11 | ||
| Career total | 510 | 31 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 560 | 34 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | |
Awards and 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
- 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
