Sam Long (footballer, born 2002)

Samuel James Long (born 12 November 2002) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Falkirk on loan from Lincoln City.

Sam Long
Personal information
Full name Samuel James Long[1]
Date of birth (2002-11-12) 12 November 2002
Place of birth Redbridge, London, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Falkirk
(on loan from Lincoln City)
Number 1
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Lincoln City 1 (0)
2021 → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 1 (0)
2022 → Drogheda United (loan) 15 (0)
2022–2023 → Boston United (loan) 23 (0)
2023 → Bromley (loan) 1 (0)
2023– → Falkirk (loan) 9 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:59, 8 October 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Lincoln City

Long signed his first professional contract on 1 October 2020.[2] He would make his Lincoln City debut against Manchester United U21 in the EFL Trophy on 24 August 2021.[3] On 21 October 2021, Long would join Gainsborough Trinity on loan until January 2022.[4] His loan was cut short on 6 November 2021 and would return to play for his parent club in the FA Cup.[5] On 30 December 2021, Long signed a new long-term contract until June 2025.[6] He made his league debut on 22 January 2022, against Plymouth Argyle following an injury to regular number one, Josh Griffiths.[7] A few days later he would join Drogheda United on loan for their upcoming 2022 season.[8] He would return from his loan spell on 16 June 2022, following 15 appearances, keeping three clean sheets.[9] On 20 July 2022, Long joined Boston United on loan.[10] He was recalled from his season loan on 13 January 2023.[11] On 31 January 2023, he was sent on loan again, this time to Bromley.[12] He was recalled on 25 March 2023 having played just one game for Bromley.[13] On 22 June 2023, he joined Falkirk on loan for the season.[14]

International career

He was called up to the England Men's Goalkeeping Development Camp at St George's Park in April 2021.[15] On 18 March 2022, he was called up to the Scotland U21 side.[16]

Career statistics
As of 7 October 2023
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Lincoln City 2021–22[17] League One 1020003[lower-alpha 1]060
2022–23[18] League One 0000000000
2023–24[19] League One 0000000000
Total 1020003060
Gainsborough Trinity (loan) 2021–22[20] Northern Premier League 1000001[lower-alpha 2]020
Drogheda United (loan) 2022[17] League of Ireland Premier Division 150000000150
Boston United (loan) 2022–23 National League North 23000003[lower-alpha 2]0270
Bromley (loan) 2022–23[18] National League 1000000010
Falkirk (loan) 2023–24[19] Scottish League One 90004000130
Career total 500204040640
  1. Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Lincoln City" (PDF). English Football League. p. 38. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  2. "Sam Long signs professional terms with The Imps". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  3. "Sam Long handed Lincoln City debut for Manchester United U21s clash". Lincolnshire Live. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  4. "Cutting a Long Story Short: Sam Arrives". Gainsborough Trinity FC. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
  5. "Sam Long recalled from loan at Gainsborough Trinity". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  6. "Sam commits future to Imps". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  7. "Lincoln City suffer triple injury setback ahead of Plymouth clash". LincolnshireLive. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  8. "Imps duo join Drogheda on loan". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  9. "Long and Roughan return to Lincoln". Drogheda United FC. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
  10. "Long joins Boston United on loan". Lincoln City F.C. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  11. "Long recalled to the Imps". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  12. "Long goes out on loan". Lincoln City F.C. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  13. "Sam Long recalled by Lincoln City". Lincoln City F.C. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  14. "Long joins Falkirk on loan". Lincoln City F.C. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  15. "Sam Long Called up to England Development Camp". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  16. "Sam Long receives first international call-up for Scotland U21s". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  17. "Games played by Sam Long in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  18. "Games played by Sam Long in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  19. "Games played by Sam Long in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  20. "Gainsborough Trinity – Appearances – Sam Long". Retrieved 7 April 2022.
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