Sam Perry (footballer) explained

Sam Perry
Fullname:Samuel Paul Perry[1]
Birth Date:29 December 2001
Birth Place:Walsall, England
Height:1.84m (06.04feet)
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Alvechurch
Youthyears1:–2019
Youthclubs1:Aston Villa
Youthyears2:2019–2020
Youthclubs2:Walsall
Years1:2020–2023
Clubs1:Walsall
Caps1:36
Goals1:2
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps2:12
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Leamington (loan)
Caps3:20
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Waterford
Caps4:14
Goals4:1
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Salisbury
Caps5:8
Goals5:1
Years6:2024
Clubs6:Macclesfield
Caps6:11
Goals6:1
Years7:2024–
Clubs7:Alvechurch
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Club-Update:12:23, 29 May 2024 (UTC)

Samuel Paul Perry (born 29 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Alvechurch.

Career

Born in Walsall, Perry started his career at the academy of Aston Villa before joining Walsall in 2019.[2] He made his debut for Walsall on 7 January 2020 in a 2–1 EFL Trophy defeat at home to Portsmouth.[3] He was offered his first professional contract in May 2020,[4] which he signed in July of that year.[5] He made his league debut for Walsall on 27 February 2021, starting in a 2–1 League Two defeat at home to Bradford City.[6] He scored the first goal of his career the following month with a weak-footed half-volley into the bottom right corner in the 28th minute of a 2–1 defeat away to Bolton Wanderers on 20 March 2021.[7] On 12 April 2021, he signed a new contract with the club of undisclosed length.[8] He made 16 appearances across the 2020–21 season, scoring one goal.

On 12 July 2022, Perry joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.[9]

On 3 February 2023, Perry joined National League North side Leamington on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.[10]

On 4 July 2023, Perry signed for League of Ireland First Division side Waterford.[11] In December 2023, he returned to England with Salisbury.[12] In February 2024, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Macclesfield.[13]

In May 2024, Perry joined Southern Premier Division Central club Alvechurch.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Walsall2019–20League Two0000001010
2020–21League Two161000000161
2021–22League Two201100040251
2022–23League Two0000000000
Total362100050422
Yeovil Town (loan)2022–23National League1201000130
Leamington (loan)2022–23National League North200200
Career total682200050752

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Walsall . English Football League . 90 . 7 February 2020 . 28 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Sam Perry - Midfielder - Youth Team - Walsall FC . Walsall F.C. . 28 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Match Report: Walsall 1-2 Portsmouth . 7 January 2020 . Walsall F.C. . en-gb . 28 May 2020.
  4. News: Keen . Liam . 11 May 2020 . Joe Willis and Sam Perry offered first professional contracts with Walsall . en . Express & Star . 28 May 2020.
  5. Web site: 2 July 2020 . Sam Perry puts pen to paper of his first professional contract . 2 July 2020 . Walsall F.C. . en-gb.
  6. News: Keen . Liam . 27 February 2021 . Walsall 1 Bradford 2 - Report . en . Express & Star . 27 February 2021.
  7. News: Keen . Liam . 20 March 2021 . Bolton 2 Walsall 1 - Report . en . Express & Star . 20 March 2021.
  8. Web site: 12 April 2021 . Emmanuel Osadebe & Sam Perry: Walsall midfielders sign new contracts . 8 May 2021 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  9. Web site: Signing Sam Perry signs on loan for the season . ytfc.net . Yeovil Town F.C. . 12 July 2022 . 13 July 2022 .
  10. Web site: Sam Perry joins Leamington on loan . Walsall F.C. . 3 February 2023 . 6 February 2023 .
  11. https://waterfordfc.ie/sam-perry-joins/
  12. Web site: Sam Perry Signs. salisburyfc.co.uk. 5 December 2023. 6 December 2023.
  13. Web site: SAM PERRY JOINS THE SILKMEN. macclesfieldfc.com. 8 February 2024. 9 February 2024.
  14. 1792940937347305871. A warm welcome to our summer signing as Sam Perry puts pen to paper and joins us from Maccesfield FC. ✍️ The talented midfielder brings with him EFL experience, having made 36 appearances for Sky Bet League Two side Walsall FC. Welcome to Alvechurch, Sam! . Alvechurch1st. Alvechurch F.C.. 21 May 2024. 29 May 2024.