Sam Tierney
Samantha Tierney (born 8 October 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Leicester City. She started her career as an academy player at Sheffield United, before joining Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2014, rejoining Sheffield United in 2018,[1] and signing with Leicester City in 2020.[2] Her goal against London City Lionesses in April 2021 helped confirm Leicester's promotion to the Women's Super League ahead of the 2021–22 season.[3]
 Tierney with Sheffield United in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samantha Tierney | ||
| Date of birth | 8 October 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Leicester City | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2014 | Sheffield United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2018 | Doncaster Rovers | ||
| 2018–2020 | Sheffield United | 30 | (0) |
| 2020– | Leicester City | 39 | (5) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2017 | England U19 | ||
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:26, 3 May 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14:08, 2 September 2021 (UTC) | |||
References
- "Tierney hoping for Blades promotion push". thefa.com. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- Pertland, Daniel (20 August 2020). "LEICESTER CITY ANNOUNCE 11 NEW SIGNINGS AS THEY GO FULL-TIME". fawslfulltime.co.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- "Leicester City 2-0 London City Lionesses". thefa.com. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
External links
- Sam Tierney at Soccerway
- Leicester City W.F.C. profile
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