Sam Bone

Samuel Bone (born 6 February 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a centre-back for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shelbourne.

Sam Bone

Personal information
Full name	Samuel Bone
Date of birth	(1998-08-25) 25 August 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth	Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Shelbourne
Number	15
Youth career
0000–2016	Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2019	Shamrock Rovers	41	(2)
2019	→ Waterford (loan)	9	(0)
2020	Waterford	8	(1)
2021	St Patrick's Athletic	32	(1)
2022	Dundalk	16	(1)
2023–2024	Maidstone United	54	(5)
2024–	Shelbourne	13	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:59, 22 May 2025 (UTC)

Early life

Bone was born in Malaysia but moved to England at the age of five.^[1] At 18 years old, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had surgery to have the cancer removed.^[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 signing in February 2017 ^[4] He made his League of Ireland debut on 24 March.^[5] During his time with The Hoops he played in four games in the UEFA Europa League.

In 2019, Bone signed for Waterford.^[6][7] Before the 2021 season, he signed for St Patrick's Athletic.^[8] Before the 2022 season, he signed for Irish top flight side Dundalk.^[9]

Before the second half of 2022–23, Bone signed for English fifth tier side Maidstone United.^[10] He stayed with the Stones for the 2023–24 season, and helped them reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.

International career

Bone is eligible to represent Malaysia internationally, having been born there.^[11]

Style of play

Bone mainly operates as a centre-back but has played as a full-back and as a midfielder during his stint with Dundalk.^[12]

Personal life

Bone is the son of English professional footballer Billy Bone, who played in Malaysia and Singapore.^[13] He has been a supporter of English Premier League side Chelsea.^[14]

Career statistics

As of match played 9 May 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		League cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Shamrock Rovers	2017[15]	LOI Premier Division	16	0	0	0	2	0	2[a]	0	20	0
	2018[15]	LOI Premier Division	20	2	0	0	1	0	2[a]	0	23	2
	2019[15]	LOI Premier Division	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	6	0
	Total		41	2	0	0	4	0	4	0	49	2
Waterford (loan)	2019[15]	LOI Premier Division	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	10	0
Waterford	2020[15]	LOI Premier Division	8	1	1	0	—		—		9	1
St Patrick's Athletic	2021[15]	LOI Premier Division	32	1	3	1	—		—		35	2
Dundalk	2022[15]	LOI Premier Division	32	1	2	0	—		—		34	1
Maidstone United	2022–23[15]	National League	18	2	—		—		3[b]	0	21	2
	2023–24[15][16]	National League South	36	2	5	0	—		1[b]	0	42	3
	Total		54	5	5	0	—		4	0	63	5
Shelbourne	2024[15]	LOI Premier Division	4	0	3	0	—		4[c]	0	11	0
	2025[15]	LOI Premier Division	9	1	0	0	—		1[d]	0	10	1
	Total		13	1	3	0	—		5	0	21	1
Career total			189	11	15	1	4	0	13	0	221	12

1. Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
2. Appearances in the FA Trophy
3. Appearances in the UEFA Conference League
4. Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup

Honours

St Patrick's Athletic

• FAI Cup: 2021

Shelbourne

• League of Ireland Premier Division: 2024