Sam Bone

Samuel Bone (born 6 February 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Maidstone United.

Sam Bone
Personal information
Full name Samuel Bone
Date of birth (1998-02-06) 6 February 1998
Place of birth Kuching, Malaysia
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back, Defensive Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Maidstone United
Youth career
0000-2016 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Shamrock Rovers 49 (2)
2019–2020 Waterford 22 (1)
2021 St Pats 32 (1)
2022 Dundalk 16 (1)
2023– Maidstone United 18 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Bone was born in Malaysia but moved to England at the age of five.[1] As a teenager, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had to get a testicle removed with surgery.[2]

Club career

As a youth player, Bone joined the youth academy of Charlton Athletic.[3] He started his career with Irish side Shamrock Rovers.[4]

During his time with The Hoops he played in 4 games in the UEFA Europa League.

In 2019, he signed for Waterford.[5][6] Before the 2021 season, he signed for St Pats.[7] Before the 2022 season, he signed for Irish top flight side Dundalk.[8] Before the second half of 2022/23, he signed for English fifth tier side Maidstone United.[9]

International career

Bone is eligible to represent Malaysia internationally, having been born there.[10]

Style of play

Bone mainly operates as a center-back but has played as a full-back and as a midfielder during his stint with Dundalk.[11]

Personal life

Bone is the son of English professional footballer Billy Bone, who played in Malaysia and Singapore.[12] He has been a supporter of English Premier League side Chelsea.[13]

Honours
St Patrick's Athletic

References
  1. "'I want to prove myself in Ireland before I go back to England'". the42.ie.
  2. "Shamrock Rovers new boy Sam Bone has fought back from testicular cancer".
  3. "Sam Bone wants to fight for medals after sealing move to St Pat's". irishmirror.ie.
  4. "Stephen Bradley: Sam Bone's mistake cost us against Bohs, not his head injury".
  5. "BONE VERY GRATEFUL FOR REYNOLDS' CALL". waterford-news.ie.
  6. "Sam Bone departs Waterford with 'incredibly sour taste'". extratime.com.
  7. "St Pat's Sam Bone out to pile more misery on his old club Waterford". irishmirror.ie.
  8. "Sam Bone becomes third player to follow Stephen O'Donnell from St Pat's to Dundalk". independent.ie.
  9. "Sam Bone joins hometown club Maidstone United after six years playing in Ireland". kentonline.co.uk.
  10. "Meet the Kuching-born midfielder learning his trade at Charlton Athletic". fourfourtwo.com (Archived).
  11. "Dundalk defender Sam Bone – 'We've put ourselves in a really good position'". independent.ie.
  12. "Samuel Bone Berminat Sarung Jersi Harimau Malaya?". vocketfc.com.
  13. "Chelsea fan Sam Bone excited to be working with Damien Duff at Shamrock Rovers". irishmirror.ie.
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