Sam Bone

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

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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
–2016 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Shamrock Rovers 41 (2)
2019Waterford (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 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:41, 22 December 2024 (UTC)
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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 14 September 2024
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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shamrock Rovers 2017[15] LOI Premier Division 16000202[a]0200
2018[15] LOI Premier Division 20200102[a]0232
2019[15] LOI Premier Division 5000100060
Total 412004040492
Waterford (loan) 2019[15] LOI Premier Division 90100000100
Waterford 2020[15] LOI Premier Division 811091
St Patrick's Athletic 2021[15] LOI Premier Division 32131352
Dundalk 2022[15] LOI Premier Division 32120341
Maidstone United 2022–23[15] National League 1823[b]0212
2023–24[15][16] National League South 362501[b]0423
Total 5455040635
Shelbourne 2024[15] LOI Premier Division 40304[c]0110
Career total 180101514012021111
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  1. Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
  2. Appearances in the FA Trophy
  3. Appearances in the UEFA Conference League

Honours

St Patrick's Athletic

Shelbourne

References

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