Sam Tierney
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Tierney with Sheffield United in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Samantha Tierney | ||
| Date of birth | 8 October 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leicester City | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2014 | Sheffield United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2018 | Doncaster Rovers | ||
| 2018–2020 | Sheffield United | 30 | (0) |
| 2020– | Leicester City | 92 | (10) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | England U19 | ||
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:06, 9 February 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 2 September 2021 | |||
Samantha Tierney (/ˈtɪərni/ TEER-nee; born 8 October 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for and captains Women's Super League club Leicester City.
Club career
She started her career as an academy player at Sheffield United, before joining Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2014, rejoining Sheffield United in 2018, and signing with Leicester City in 2020.[1][2][3] Her goal against London City Lionesses in April 2021 helped confirm Leicester's promotion to the Women's Super League ahead of the 2021–22 season.[4][5] Considered a core member of Leicester's squad, Tierney signed a new contract in 2023, committing to the club for a further two years.[6][7] She re-signed with Leicester again in 2025.[8]
International career
Tierney has represented England at youth level, playing for several age group teams from under-15 through under-21 level.[6]
Personal life
In 2021, Tierney graduated with distinction from Sheffield Hallam University with a master's degree in Sport Business Management, after previously completing an undergraduate degree in Sports Development with Coaching at the university.[9] She also attended a course to obtain her UEFA A coaching license as part of an initiative to increase the number of female football coaches.[10]
References
- ^ "Tierney hoping for Blades promotion push". thefa.com. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Frith, Wilf (27 July 2020). "Sheffield Utd Women duo depart". She Kicks. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ Pertland, Daniel (20 August 2020). "LEICESTER CITY ANNOUNCE 11 NEW SIGNINGS AS THEY GO FULL-TIME". fawslfulltime.co.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Leicester City 2–0 London City Lionesses". thefa.com. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ "Leicester City promoted to Women's Super League after winning Championship". BBC Sport. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ a b Pinnock, Hannah (2 October 2023). "Leicester City star Sam Tierney commits future to club with new contract". Leicestershire Live. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ Pinnock, Hannah (9 October 2023). "Why Sam Tierney is thriving at Leicester City as dream start to the season continues". Leicestershire Live. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "Cayman and Cain among Leicestr players given new contracts". BBC Sport. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ "'My masters prepared me for the demands of the football industry.'". Sheffield Hallam University. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Women's football stars look to the future with UEFA A license coaching course". UEFA. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
External links
- Sam Tierney at Soccerway
- Leicester City W.F.C. profile