Alex Samuel

Stevenage Samuel signed for League Two club Stevenage on a two-year deal on 9 May 2017, joining on a free transfer. He made his Stevenage debut on the opening day of the 2017–18 season, playing the first 57 minutes in a 3–3 draw against former club Newport County at Broadhall Way. His first goal for Stevenage came in the club's 6–2 EFL Trophy defeat to Oxford United on 29 August 2017, when he capitalised on a defensive slip to score a late consolation. Samuel made 28 appearances across the season, of which 16 were from the substitutes' bench, and scored four goals. A "mystery ankle injury" restricted him to just five appearances during the second half of the 2017–18 season, and he was released in May 2018.

Wycombe Wanderers After undergoing ankle surgery, Samuel turned down contract offers from Newport County and Yeovil Town. Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth stated he had been impressed by his performance in a match between Wycombe and Stevenage in December 2017. He scored his first goal in a 2–1 victory against Fulham under-21s at Adams Park in the EFL Trophy on 18 September 2018. Samuel signed a contract extension until June 2021 on 16 November 2018, with Ainsworth praising his work ethic and character. He was a regular starter for Wycombe throughout the 2018–19 season, scoring six goals in 36 games as Wycombe finished 17th in League One. Samuel was named Wycombe's Young Player of the Year at the club's end-of-season awards. He made 27 appearances over the course of the season, scoring four goals. He made 23 appearances in the Championship during the following season, scoring once, as Wycombe were relegated back to League One after finishing in 22nd place.

Ross County Samuel signed for Scottish Premiership club Ross County on a two-year contract on 31 August 2021, joining on a free transfer following his departure from Wycombe by mutual consent. He debuted for Ross County in a 3–0 defeat to Celtic on 11 September 2021. Later that season, he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury that sidelined him for a year. Samuel returned to the first team on 21 January 2023, appearing as a substitute in extra time during a Scottish FA Cup penalty shoot-out defeat to Hamilton Academical. He scored his first goal in a 2–0 victory against Livingston on 6 May 2023, and made 13 appearances during the second half of that season, helping the club retain its Premiership status with a comeback win over Partick Thistle in the Premiership play-off final. Samuel signed a new two-year contract on 27 June 2023, with the club highlighting his impact following his return from injury. Samuel joined Highland rivals Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 19 January 2024, on a loan agreement until the end of the season. He scored on his debut the following day in a 4–0 victory over Broomhill, and followed this up with a nine-minute hat-trick, the first of his senior career, in a 3–2 win away to Raith Rovers on 27 January 2024. Samuel finished the loan spell with six goals in 19 appearances, as Inverness were relegated to Scottish League One after a play-off final defeat to Hamilton.

Samuel returned to Ross County and featured regularly during the first half of the 2024–25 season. He sustained a thigh injury in the club's 3–1 defeat to Hibernian on 14 December 2024, which sidelined him until March 2025. Samuel left the club following the expiry of his contract in June 2025.

Partick Thistle Following his departure from Ross County, Samuel signed a one-year contract with Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on 12 August 2025, with the club retaining the option to extend for a further year. He made his debut four days later, as a substitute in a 2–0 win over Ayr United in the Scottish League Cup. Samuel scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 home victory over Airdrieonians on 12 September 2025, coming on as a second-half substitute and scoring the decisive goal.

In March 2026, Partick Thistle activated the option in Samuel’s contract to extend his deal by a further year.

International career Samuel represented Wales at under-18 level. with Samuel also identifying it as one of his key attributes, stating that he always commits fully and believes supporters value that aspect of his game.

Personal life Samuel is a Christian. He married in 2017; his wife, Rachael, is a singer.

Career statistics

Honours Wycombe Wanderers EFL League One play-offs: 2020

Individual Newport County Player of the Year: 2016–17