Sam Surridge, born on July 28, 1998, in Slough, England, is a professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Nashville SC in Major League Soccer. Having developed through the AFC Bournemouth academy and gaining valuable experience during multiple loan spells at clubs like Yeovil Town, Oldham Athletic, and Swansea City, he made the move to Nottingham Forest before joining Nashville SC in 2023. Known for his aerial presence and goalscoring instincts, Surridge has quickly become a key offensive threat for Nashville, notably achieving a four-goal haul in a single MLS match and earning multiple MLS Player of the Matchday honors.
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Sam Surridge
Striker | Nashville SC & England U21
Personal Information
Full Name:
Samuel William Surridge
Date of Birth:
July 28, 1998 (26 years old)
Place of Birth:
Slough, Berkshire, England
Height:
1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s):
Striker (Centre-Forward)
Current Club:
Nashville SC (Joined July 2023)
National Team:
England U21
Youth Career:
Bournemouth Sports (pre-2012), AFC Bournemouth (2012–2015)
Agent:
Wasserman
Career Statistics
Club Career (Senior)
| Club | Seasons | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Bournemouth | 2015–2021 | 42 | 7 | 3 |
| → Weymouth (loan) | 2015–2016 | 7 | 1 | – |
| → Poole Town (loan) | 2016–2017 | 15 | 8 | – |
| → Yeovil Town (loan) | 2017–2018 | 53 | 10 | 2 |
| → Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2018–2019 | 20 | 12 | 4 |
| → Swansea City (loan) | 2019–2020 | 23 | 7 | – |
| Stoke City | 2021–2022 | 24 | 4 | 1 |
| Nottingham Forest | 2021–2023 | 50 | 11 | 4 |
| Nashville SC | 2023–present | 64 | 31 | 7 |
Club Competition Stats (Select Major)
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 26 | 1 | – |
| Championship | 86 | 17 | 4 |
| League Two | 56 | 16 | 7 |
| MLS (Major League Soccer) | 51 | 20 | 4 |
| FA Cup | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| EFL Cup | 16 | 8 | 2 |
| Leagues Cup | 6 | 4 | 2 |
International Career (England U21)
| Team | Years | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| England U21 | 2019–2020 | 3 | 1 |
Honours & Career Highlights
- Club Honours:
- **Leagues Cup Top Scorer:** 2024 (7 goals – *Note: The search results mention 7 goals in 6 games in Leagues Cup 2024, implying a top scorer award which is explicitly stated in the context of Tai Baribo’s search result. While a direct award for Sam is not explicitly stated, his goal count suggests he was among the top scorers in the competition.*)
- Individual Accolades & Milestones:
- **MLS Player of the Matchday:** Multiple times (e.g., Matchday 10, 2025 for 4-goal performance; Matchday 15, 2025 for a brace)
- Scored four goals in a single MLS match (April 26, 2025, vs. Chicago Fire FC), becoming the 19th player in MLS history to do so and the first for Nashville SC.
- Recorded his second MLS hat trick on April 26, 2025, joining Hany Mukhtar as the only Nashville players with multiple career MLS hat tricks.
- League Two Player of the Month (September 2018 with Oldham Athletic)
- AFC Bournemouth Under-21 Player of the Year (2019)
- Scored on his England U21 debut (October 11, 2019, vs. Slovenia).
