Austin Samuels
FullnameAustin Samuels[1]
Birth date20 November 2000 (age 25)
Birth placeWolverhampton, England
Height1.78 m[1]
PositionForward
CurrentclubShifnal Town
Youthyears 12009–2019
Youthclubs 1Wolverhampton Wanderers
Years 12019–2022
Clubs 1Wolverhampton Wanderers
Caps 10
Goals 10
Years 22020
Clubs 2→ Kidderminster Harriers (loan)
Caps 26
Goals 20
Years 32020–2021
Clubs 3→ Bradford City (loan)
Caps 312
Goals 30
Years 42021–2022
Clubs 4→ Aberdeen (loan)
Caps 47
Goals 40
Years 52022–2024
Clubs 5Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Caps 537
Goals 54
Years 62024–2025
Clubs 6Greenock Morton
Caps 65
Goals 60
Years 72025
Clubs 7Rushall Olympic
Caps 79
Goals 73
Years 82025
Clubs 8Spennymoor Town
Caps 83
Goals 80
Years 92025
Clubs 9Alfreton Town
Caps 93
Goals 91
Years 102025–
Clubs 10Shifnal Town
Caps 101
Goals 100
Nationalteam 1England youth
Club-update18:56, 19 November 2025 (UTC)

Austin Samuels (born 20 November 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Shifnal Town.

Samuels began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers, spending time on loan at Kidderminster Harriers, Bradford City and Aberdeen. After leaving Wolves, he played for Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Greenock Morton.

Club career

Born in Wolverhampton,[1] Samuels began his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers, joining them at the age of 8.[2] He made his first-team debut at the age of 16 in July 2017 in a friendly match against Peterborough United, scoring the only goal of the game.[3]

He moved on loan to Kidderminster Harriers in January 2020,[2][4] and on loan to Bradford City in October 2020.[5][6][7] In November 2020 he was one of a number of young Bradford City players playing in the first team who were praised by manager Stuart McCall.[8] He scored his first goal for the club, and his first professional goal, when he scored in a 7–0 FA Cup win over Tonbridge Angels on 7 November 2020.[9] Later that month Samuels said that he was growing in confidence as he played more first-team matches.[10] His loan ended early on 13 January 2021.[11][12][13]

In August 2021 he moved on loan to Scottish club Aberdeen for the season.[14] The loan ended early, in January 2022.[15]

He signed for Inverness Caledonian Thistle in January 2022,[16][17] later suffering an injury which saw him out-of-action for over 5 months, returning in February 2023.[18] He signed a new contract in June 2023.[19][20] At the start of the 2023–24 season, he said the club needed to maintain form in order to be promoted.[21] He left the club following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season.[22]

In October 2024, he signed a short-term contract with Greenock Morton.[23][24] After making his debut for the club in a 1–0 win over Hamilton Academical in the SPFL Trust Trophy, Samuels said he was emotional to return to playing football.[25] He departed the club upon the expiry of his short-term contract in January 2025.[26]

On 20 February 2025, Samuels joined National League North club Rushall Olympic.[27]

In August 2025, he joined National League North club Spennymoor Town on a short-term contract until the end of December 2025.[28] On 17 September, he departed the club by mutual consent having made three substitute appearances.[29] Shortly after, he joined fellow National League North side Alfreton Town,[30] before departing a month later.[31] In November 2025, he joined Northern Premier League Division One West club Shifnal Town.[32]

International career

Samuels was an England youth international.[14]

Playing style

Samuels is known for his pace.[33][34] When he joined Inverness he was utilised more as a winger than a centre forward.[35]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wolverhampton Wanderers U21s2018–19 EFL Trophy[36]———1[a]010
2019–20 EFL Trophy[37]———3[a]031
2020–21 EFL Trophy[38]———2[a]121
Total———6262
Wolverhampton Wanderers2019–20[37]Premier League0000000000
2020–21[38]Premier League0000000000
2021–22[39]Premier League0000000000
Total0000000000
Kidderminster Harriers (loan)2019–20[1]National League North6000000060
Bradford City (loan)2020–21[38]League Two120210000141
Aberdeen (loan)2021–22[39]Scottish Premiership7000000070
Inverness Caledonian Thistle2021–22[39]Scottish Championship13100006[b]2193
2022–23[40]Scottish Championship173304100244
2023–24[41]Scottish Championship7000501[b]0130
Total374309172567
Greenock Morton2024–25[42]Scottish Championship5010002[c][d]181
Rushall Olympic2024–25[1]National League North9300000093
Career total767619115510614
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
  2. ^ Appearances in the play-offs.
  3. ^ Appearances in the Scottish League Challenge Cup
  4. ^ The game on 11 October 2024 does not appear on Soccerbase, but Samuels did play.[25][43]

References

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  2. ^ "Austin Samuels". Official Website of the Harriers – Kidderminster Harriers FC
  3. ^ Hatfield, Luke (25 July 2017). "Austin Samuels: Twitter reacts to Wolves youngster's stunning first-team debut". www.expressandstar.com
  4. ^ "Wolves prospect arrives at Harriers on loan". Worcester News
  5. ^ "Samuels heads to the EFL". www.wolves.co.uk
  6. ^ "Wolves striker Samuels joins Bradford City on loan". Bradford Telegraph and Argus
  7. ^ "Bradford add Wolves' Samuels on loan". BBC Sport
  8. ^ "McCall insists age is irrelevant as young guns look to help City turn a corner". Bradford Telegraph and Argus
  9. ^ "Tonbridge 0–7 Bradford City". BBC. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Tough time for Bantams but loanee Samuels aiming to thrive on the pressure". Bradford Telegraph and Argus
  11. ^ "SAMUELS RETURNS TO WOLVES". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk
  12. ^ "Bradford City send striker Samuels back to Wolves". Bradford Telegraph and Argus
  13. ^ "Austin Samuels returns to Wolves as Bradford City squad realignment continues". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
  14. ^ "Aberdeen sign Wolves' Samuels on loan". BBC Sport
  15. ^ Third, Paul. "Austin Samuels returns to Wolves after loan cut short with Aberdeen"
  16. ^ "Caley Thistle sign striker from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a permanent deal". 28 January 2022.
  17. ^ Chalk, Paul. "Confirmed - Caley Thistle sign Wolves and ex-Aberdeen striker Austin Samuels on permanent deal"
  18. ^ Goodwin, Sophie (20 February 2023). "Austin Samuels glad to quash rumours by making Caley Thistle comeback against Hamilton Accies"
  19. ^ Chalk, Paul (19 June 2023). "Forward Austin Samuels nets new deal at Caley Thistle"
  20. ^ "Samuels signs contract extension with ICT". Inverness Courier. 19 June 2023.
  21. ^ "Striker says Caley Thistle can't allow form to get stuck in middle again". Inverness Courier. 21 July 2023.
  22. ^ "Forward confirms he has left Inverness Caledonian Thistle". The Inverness Courier. 26 June 2024.
  23. ^ "Austin Samuels joins on a short-term deal - Greenock Morton FC". 11 October 2024.
  24. ^ "Morton announce last-minute signing of ex-Caley Thistle star on short-term deal". 11 October 2024. – via www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk.
  25. ^ "Morton striker Austin Samuels' emotional moment that ended year long exile". 12 October 2024. – via www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk.
  26. ^ "Austin Samuels Departs". gmfc.net. 6 January 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  27. ^ "BREAKING: PICS ADD POWER AND PACE WITH SAMUELS SIGNING". www.rofc.co.uk. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  28. ^ "Austin Samuels Joins Spennymoor Town". spennymoortownfc.co.uk. 19 August 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  29. ^ "Austin Samuels Leaves Spennymoor Town". spennymoortownfc.co.uk. 17 September 2025. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
  30. ^ "Welcome Austin Samuels to Alfreton Town! A former Wolves youth centre forward with experience at Inverness, Aberdeen, Rushall Olympic, and Bradford. Austin is fast, strong, and a proven finisher off both feet. He also brings National League North experience from spells at Kidderminster Harriers and Spennymoor Town.". No. 1969097204515181047. 19 September 2025. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
  31. ^ "The club can confirm that Austin Samuels, Terell Pennant and Aaron Keto-Diyawa have left the club. We thank them for their hard work and commitment during their time here, and we wish each of them the very best for the future.". No. 1981753874806698086. 24 October 2025. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  32. ^ "🔊 Welcome to Shifnal Town, Austin Samuels! 🔊 We’re delighted to announce the signing of 24-year-old striker Austin Samuels, who joins us ready to add pace, power and attacking threat up front.". No. 1989700596161548706. 15 November 2025. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
  33. ^ "Austin Samuels will provide pace and movement for Bradford City". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
  34. ^ Palmer, Mark (31 December 2023). "Speed merchant Austin Samuels is looking for the finishing touch". – via www.thetimes.co.uk.
  35. ^ "Forward happy on learning how to wing it with Caley Thistle". Inverness Courier. 10 March 2022.
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  43. ^ "Watch Hamilton Academical vs Greenock Morton: Challenge Cup". BBC Sport