Sam Durrant

Samuel Joseph David Durrant (born 16 February 2002) is an English-Sri Lankan professional footballer who plays for League of Ireland Premier Division side Dundalk.[3][4][5] He is a product of the Everton, Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday academies.

Sam Durrant
Personal information
Full name Samuel Joseph David Durrant[1]
Date of birth (2002-02-16) 16 February 2002[2]
Place of birth England[2]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Dundalk
Number 22
Youth career
Everton
Liverpool
2018–2022 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Sheffield Wednesday 1 (0)
2023– Dundalk 28 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:02, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

Durrant played for both Everton and Liverpool youth teams.[6] He joined Blackburn Rovers on 29 June 2018 on a two-year scholarship, plus a one-year professional contract.[7] He signed an additional one-year contract until 2022 on 9 July 2021.[8] He was released by Blackburn Rovers in their retained list on 20 May 2022.[9]

Sheffield Wednesday

He joined Sheffield Wednesday on 24 June 2022, joining the clubs under-21 side.[10] He made the first team squad against Oxford United on 7 April before making his Wednesday debut against Derby County on the final day of the season coming off the bench for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.[11] Following promotion back to the EFL Championship it was confirmed that Durrant would be released following the end of his contract.[12]

Dundalk

On 2 August 2023, he signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Dundalk.[13] He extended his stay at the club for another year on 4 December 2023.[14]

International career

In March 2024, he received his first call up to the Sri Lanka national team, whom he qualifies for through his Sri Lankan born mother.[15]

Career statistics
As of 13 June 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield Wednesday 2022–23[16] League One 1000000010
Dundalk 2023[2] LOI Premier Division 10220–00122
2024[2] LOI Premier Division 18000–00180
Total 282200000302
Career total 292200000312

    References
    1. "EFL Squad List 2022-23" (PDF). English Football League. p. 117. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
    2. "S. Durrant". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
    3. "Sam Durrant profiled as Sheffield Wednesday youngster is included in Oxford United squad". YorkshireLive. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
    4. "Rovers winger aiming to earn deal at Sheffield Wednesday". yahoo.com.
    5. "Sam to play it again at Owls". lancashiretelegraph.co.uk.
    6. "Getting to Know: Sam Durrant". Blackburn Rovers F.C. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
    7. "Rovers sign Liverpool starlet". Blackburn Rovers F.C. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
    8. "Durrant deal delight!". Blackburn Rovers F.C. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
    9. "Rovers confirm Retain List". Blackburn Rovers F.C. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
    10. "New recruits for Under-23s". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
    11. "Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Derby County". BBC. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
    12. "Owls retained list confirmed". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
    13. McLaughlin, Gavin (2 August 2023). "NEW SIGNING: SAM DURRANT". Dundalk Football Club.
    14. McLaughlin, Gavin (4 December 2023). "DURRANT EXTENDS HIS STAY". Dundalk Football Club.
    15. "Dundalk FC winger Sam Durrant receives international call-up". Irish Independent. 20 March 2024.
    16. "Games played by Sam Durrant in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
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