Sam Straughan-Brown

Sam Straughan-Brown (born 24 September 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Doncaster Rovers.

Early life Hailing from Retford, Straughan-Brown joined Doncaster Rovers at under-9 level, the youngest age group for the academy.

Career On 30 August 2023, Straughan-Brown made his senior debut in an EFL Cup defeat to Everton, coming off of the bench in the 83rd minute. In October 2023, he signed a first professional contract with the club, manager Grant McCann labelling him as one of the best young players that he had worked with in quite some time. On 1 January 2024, he made his League Two debut, again as a late substitute, in a 3–0 victory over Milton Keynes Dons.

On 1 January 2025, Straughan-Brown joined Northern Premier League Division One East side Bradford (Park Avenue) on a short-term youth loan. On 28 February, he joined National League North side Peterborough Sports on a similar loan. On 1 July, he returned to Peterborough Sports on a season-long loan deal.

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