Vyan Sampson

Vyan Sampson (born 2 July 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club INAC Kobe Leonessa. Born in England, she represents Jamaica internationally.

Club career Sampson began her career in the youth ranks at Charlton Athletic before joining FA WSL 1 club Arsenal in 2011. Originally she played with the youth and reserve teams, where she won both domestic cups at reserve level and the League Cup with the Under-17s.

In the following season, 2015, Sampson made just one league appearance for Arsenal but did play four times in the FA WSL Cup which Arsenal went on to win after a 3–0 final win against Notts County; Sampson was substituted on for the final few minutes. At the start of 2016, Sampson signed a new contract with Arsenal. However, three months later she suffered a knee injury which ruled her out for four months. In April 2018, Sampson began featuring for West Ham United of the FA Women's Premier League Southern Division. On 19 June, as West Ham moved into the WSL for 2018–19, Sampson signed a contract with the club.

In August 2019, Sampson joined newly formed Championship outfit London City Lionesses on loan.

In September 2020, Sampson joined San Marino Academy in Serie A. She was named to one matchday squad but did not make an appearance.

On 28 January 2021, Sampson joined Charlton Athletic on a permanent contract until the end of the 2020–21 season.

In 2022, Sampson joined Heart of Midlothian.

In October 2023, Sampson joined WE League side JEF United Chiba Ladies.

International career Sampson has represented England at Under-17 and Under-19 level. Her debut for England U17s came on 13 April 2012 in a home defeat to Iceland in a 2012 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship qualifier.

Following the historic FIFA Women's World Cup qualification by the Jamaica national team, Sampson was invited to their training camp roster in January 2019.

International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 2 December 2024 Catherine Hall Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica 1–1 3–2 Friendly

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Honours Arsenal FA WSL Cup: 2015