Samuel Gidi

Samuel Gidi (born 15 April 2004) is a Ghanaian-born Slovak professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati.

Samuel Gidi

Personal information
Full name	Samuel Mawuena Gidi
Date of birth	(2004-04-15) 15 April 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth	Accra, Ghana
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder centre-back
Team information
Current team	FC Cincinnati
Number	11
Youth career
0000–2022	Žilina Africa
2022	Žilina U19
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022	Žilina B	1	(2)
2022–2025	Žilina	93	(6)
2025–	FC Cincinnati	9	(0)
International career
2025-	Slovakia U21	5	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:52, 22 December 2025 (UTC)

Early life

Gidi was born on 15 April 2004 in Accra. He developed at the New Life Football Academy and switched to Žilina Africa academy at age 15. In 2022 he was transferred to MŠK Žilina in Slovakia.^[1]

Club career

MŠK Žilina

Gidi made his first-team Fortuna Liga debut for Žilina against AS Trenčín on 16 July 2022.^[2] He made his first contribution in a 4–1 win against Dukla Banská Bystrica, providing a goal and an assist.^[3]

FC Cincinnati

Gidi was acquired by MLS outfit FC Cincinnati on 19 August 2025^[4] for an undisclosed fee.^[5]

Personal life

In August 2025, Gidi acquired Slovak citizenship.^[6]