Samantha Tierney (born 8 October 1998) is an English
footballer who plays as a
midfielder or
defender for
Leicester City.
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.
Personal life
In 2021, Tierney graduated with distinction from
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The university is based on two sites; the City Campus is located in the city centre near Sheffield railway station, while the Collegiate Cr ...
with a masters degree in Sport Business Management, after previously completing an undergraduate degree in Sports Development with Coaching at the university.
References
External links
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Leicester City W.F.C. profile
1998 births
Living people
English women's footballers
Women's association football defenders
Footballers from Sheffield
Doncaster Rovers Belles L.F.C. players
Sheffield United F.C. Women players
Leicester City W.F.C. players
Women's Super League players
Women's Championship (England) players
Alumni of Sheffield Hallam University
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