Sam Tierney

Samantha Tierney ( ; born 8 October 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for and captains Women's Super League 2 club Leicester City.

Club career She started her career as an academy player at Sheffield United, before joining Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2014, rejoining Sheffield United in 2018, and signing with Leicester City in 2020. Her goal against London City Lionesses in April 2021 helped confirm Leicester's promotion to the Women's Super League ahead of the 2021–22 season. Considered a core member of Leicester's squad, Tierney signed a new contract in 2023, committing to the club for a further two years. She re-signed with Leicester again in 2025.

International career Tierney has represented England at youth level, playing for several age group teams from under-15 through under-21 level. She also attended a course to obtain her UEFA A coaching licence as part of an initiative to increase the number of female football coaches.