Sam Durrant Explained

Sam Durrant
Fullname:Samuel Joseph David Durrant[1]
Birth Date:16 February 2002[2]
Birth Place:England
Height:1.78m (05.84feet)
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Dundalk
Clubnumber:22
Youthclubs1:Everton
Youthclubs2:Liverpool
Youthyears3:2018–2022
Youthclubs3:Blackburn Rovers
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Sheffield Wednesday
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Dundalk
Caps2:28
Goals2:2
Club-Update:10:02, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

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.

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

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield Wednesday2022–23League One1000000010
Dundalk2023LOI Premier Division10220–00122
2024LOI Premier Division18000–00180
Total282200000302
Career total292200000312

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Squad List 2022-23. English Football League . 117 . 7 May 2023.
  2. News: S. Durrant . Soccerway . 7 May 2023.
  3. Web site: Sam Durrant profiled as Sheffield Wednesday youngster is included in Oxford United squad. YorkshireLive . 7 April 2022.
  4. Web site: Rovers winger aiming to earn deal at Sheffield Wednesday. Rich. Sharpe. Lancashire Telegraph. 4 May 2022. 23 July 2024.
  5. Web site: Sam to play it again at Owls. lancashiretelegraph.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Getting to Know: Sam Durrant. . 7 May 2023.
  7. Web site: Rovers sign Liverpool starlet. . 29 June 2018.
  8. Web site: Durrant deal delight!. . 9 July 2021.
  9. Web site: Rovers confirm Retain List. . 20 May 2022.
  10. Web site: New recruits for Under-23s. . 24 June 2022.
  11. Web site: Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Derby County. . 7 May 2023.
  12. Web site: Owls retained list confirmed. Sheffield Wednesday FC. 2 June 2023.
  13. Web site: NEW SIGNING: SAM DURRANT. Gavin. McLaughlin. 2 August 2023. Dundalk Football Club.
  14. Web site: DURRANT EXTENDS HIS STAY. Gavin. McLaughlin. 4 December 2023. Dundalk Football Club.
  15. Web site: Dundalk FC winger Sam Durrant receives international call-up. 20 March 2024. Irish Independent.

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