Sam Graham
Personal information
Full name Samuel George Graham[1]
Date of birth (2000-08-13) 13 August 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth Sheffield, England[2]
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[3]
Position Centre back
Team information
Current team
Dagenham & Redbridge
Number 5
Youth career
–2018 Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Sheffield United 0 (0)
2018FC Halifax Town (loan) 7 (0)
2018–2019Oldham Athletic (loan) 7 (0)
2019Central Coast Mariners (loan) 8 (0)
2019Notts County (loan) 10 (0)
2020–2021Notts County (loan) 2 (0)
2021–2023 Rochdale 41 (0)
2022Notts County (loan) 4 (0)
2023–2024 AFC Fylde 36 (0)
2024–2025 Airdrieonians 26 (0)
2025– Dagenham & Redbridge 18 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:03, 17 December 2025 (UTC)

Samuel George Graham (born 13 August 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League South club Dagenham & Redbridge.

Career

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Sheffield United

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On 10 March 2017, Graham signed his first professional contract with Sheffield United, signing a deal until 2020.[2] On 24 March 2018, he joined National League side FC Halifax Town on loan until the end of the season.[4] Graham was loaned out to Oldham Athletic on 6 July 2018[5]

On 31 January 2019, Graham was loaned out to Australian side Central Coast Mariners for the remainder of the 2018–19 A-League season.[6]

On 5 August 2019, Graham was loaned out to Notts County for the 2019–20 season.[7]

On 8 September 2020, the loan was extended.[8]

Rochdale

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On 29 July 2021, Graham signed a two-year contract with Rochdale.[9][10]

On 23 March 2022, Graham returned to Notts County for a third loan spell with the club, this time until the end of the 2021–22 season.[11]

AFC Fylde

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On 19 September 2023, Graham joined AFC Fylde on a short-term deal following a successful trial period.[12] He departed the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.[13]

Airdrieonians

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On 16 August 2024, Graham joined Scottish Championship club Airdrieonians.[14]

Dagenham & Redbridge

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In July 2025, Graham returned to England, joining National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge on a two-year deal.[15]

Career statistics

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As of match played 16 December 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
FC Halifax Town (loan) 2017–18[16] National League 7 0 7 0
Oldham Athletic (loan) 2018–19[17] League Two 7 0 0 0 1 0 1[c] 0 9 0
Central Coast Mariners (loan) 2018–19[17] A-League 8 0 8 0
Notts County (loan) 2019–20[18][3] National League 10 0 1[d] 0 11 0
Notts County (loan) 2020–21[19][3] National League 2 0 0 0 2[d] 1 4 1
Rochdale 2021–22[20] League Two 12 0 1 0 0 0 1[c] 0 14 0
2022–23[21] League Two 29 0 1 0 1 0 2[c] 0 33 0
Total 41 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 47 0
Notts County (loan) 2021–22[20] National League 4 0 0 0 4 0
AFC Fylde 2023–24[22][3] National League 36 0 2 1 2[d] 0 40 1
Airdrieonians 2024–25[23] Scottish Championship 26 0 3 0 0 0 5[e] 0 34 0
Dagenham & Redbridge 2025–26[24][25] National League South 18 0 3 0 2[d] 0 23 0
Career total 159 0 10 1 2 0 16 1 187 2
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  4. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
  5. ^ Two appearances in Scottish Challenge Cup; Three appearances in Scottish Championship play-offs

References

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  1. ^ "2019/20 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Young duo sign". Sheffield United F.C. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d "Sam Graham - Fotmob". FotMob. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  4. ^ "Graham Joins Shaymen" (Press release). F.C. Halifax Town. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Sam Graham: Oldham Athletic sign Sheffield United defender on loan". BBC Sport. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Young duo head to Oz". www.sufc.co.uk (Press release). Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  7. ^ "Graham joins on loan". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk (Press release). Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  8. ^ "Graham loaned". www.sufc.co.uk (Press release). 8 September 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Defender Sam Graham Joins Dale". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk (Press release). 29 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  10. ^ "Rochdale sign Blades defender Graham". BBC Sport.
  11. ^ "Sam Graham joins Notts County on loan". Rochdale AFC. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Sam Graham Signs Short-Term Deal". www.afcfylde.co.uk. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  13. ^ "2024/2025 Retained List". www.afcfylde.co.uk. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  14. ^ "Defender Graham joins the Diamonds". airdrie. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  15. ^ "✍️ Daggers Sign Sam Graham". daggers.co.uk. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  16. ^ "Games played by Sam Graham in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  17. ^ a b "Games played by Sam Graham in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  18. ^ "Games played by Sam Graham in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  19. ^ "Games played by Sam Graham in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  20. ^ a b "Games played by Sam Graham in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  21. ^ "Games played by Sam Graham in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  22. ^ "Games played by Sam Graham in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  23. ^ "Games played by Sam Graham in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  24. ^ "Games played by Sam Graham in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  25. ^ For FA Cup second qualifying round: "Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round – Bedford Town 1 - 1 Dagenham & Redbridge". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
    For FA Cup second round replay: "Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round Replay – Dagenham & Redbridge 1 - 0 Bedford Town". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
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