Samuel Edozie

Southampton On 1 September 2022, Edozie signed a five-year contract with Southampton in a deal which also saw Manchester City full back Juan Larios join the South Coast club. On 3 September 2022, he made his club and Premier League debut in a 1–0 away loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers, coming on after 73 minutes for Romain Perraud.

On 26 August 2023, Edozie scored his first professional goal for the club in a 2–1 victory against Queens Park Rangers. During a 1–1 draw with Norwich City on 1 January 2024, he picked up an ankle injury, with manager Russell Martin later confirming he was expected to be sidelined until the end of January.

On 1 September 2026, Edozie announced he had handed in a transfer request to Southampton, citing a lack of playing time.

Anderlecht (loan) On 4 September 2024, Edozie joined Belgian side Anderlecht on a season-long loan. He made his debut for the club on 14 September 2024 in a 2–2 draw with Westerlo after he replaced Yari Verschaeren in the 62nd minute. On 28 September 2024, Edozie scored his first goal for the club in a 1–1 draw with Dender.

International career Edozie was born in England to an Igbo Nigerian father and an English mother. He is a youth international for England.

On 2 September 2021, Edozie made his debut for the England U19s during a 2–0 victory over Italy U19s at St. George's Park.

On 21 September 2022, Edozie made his England U20 debut and scored during a 3–0 victory over Chile at the Pinatar Arena. On 10 May 2023, Edozie was included in the England squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Personal life Edozie's younger brother Tom is also a footballer and plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Career statistics

Honours Anderlecht

Belgian Cup runner-up: 2024–25

Southampton EFL Championship play-offs: 2024