About Samuel Gidi
Born 2004. Samuel Gidi is a Ghanaian and Slovak association football player.
Samuel Gidi (born 15 April 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati. Born in Ghana, he has represented Slovakia at the youth level.
Early life Gidi was born on 15 April 2004 in Accra. He developed at the New Life Football Academy and switched to Žilina Africa academy at age 15. In 2022, he was transferred to MŠK Žilina in Slovakia.
Club career MŠK Žilina Gidi made his first-team Fortuna Liga debut for Žilina against AS Trenčín on 16 July 2022. He made his first contribution in a 4–1 win against Dukla Banská Bystrica, providing a goal and an assist.
FC Cincinnati Gidi was acquired by MLS outfit FC Cincinnati on 19 August 2025 for an undisclosed fee.
Personal life In August 2025, Gidi acquired Slovak citizenship.
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Who is Samuel Gidi?
Ghanaian-Slovak footballer
When was Samuel Gidi born?
Samuel Gidi was born on 15 April 2004 in Accra.
What is Samuel Gidi's occupation?
Samuel Gidi is an association football player.
What nationality is Samuel Gidi?
Samuel Gidi is Ghanaian and Slovak.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samuel Gidi. https://biography.guide/samuel-gidi/
MLA: "Samuel Gidi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/samuel-gidi/.
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