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Ishé Samuels-Smith
English footballer (born 2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ishé Barrington Samuels-Smith (born 6 June 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a left-back for Ligue 1 club Strasbourg.
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Club career
Born in Manchester, Samuels-Smith joined the academy of Everton at the age of nine.[3] He progressed through the academy, and in September 2022 was named by English newspaper The Guardian as the best player of his age group at Everton.[4] On 8 November of the same year, then-manager Frank Lampard named Samuels-Smith on the bench as Everton faced AFC Bournemouth in the third round of the EFL Cup.[5] Following Lampard's sacking in January 2023, new manager Sean Dyche would call Samuels-Smith up to the bench again in April of the same year, though he again failed to feature as Everton lost 3–1 to Fulham.[6]
Having initially been linked with Samuels-Smith in July 2022,[7] fellow Premier League club Chelsea were reported to have agreed a three-year deal with Samuels-Smith in July 2023, with a £4 million bid made.[3][8] This deal was later officially confirmed on 8 July 2023.[9][10]
On 30 July 2025, Samuels-Smith joined Ligue 1 club Strasbourg on a permanent transfer.[11]
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International career
Samuels-Smith has represented England from under-15 to under-18 level.[12] He was a member of the squad that finished fifth at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and his performances during the competition led to his inclusion in the team of the tournament.[13]
On 6 September 2023, Samuels-Smith made his England U-18 debut during a 2–0 defeat to France in Limoges.[14]
On 2 November 2023, Samuels-Smith was included in the England squad for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[15]
On 4 September 2024, Samuels-Smith made his England U19 debut during a 2–2 draw with Italy in Nedelišće.[16]
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Personal life
Samuels-Smith has a twin brother, Odin, who plays for Everton.[12]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 6 July 2023.[17]
- Notes
- Appearances in the EFL Trophy
Honours
England U18s
Individual
References
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