Ethen Sampson
South African association football player
South Africa
Defender
Ethen Sampson: profile
Ethen Sampson (born 28 December 1994 in Mitchells Plain, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.
Sampson's senior club career began in 2013 at Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Whitecaps FC 2 (2015): 12 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 22 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Sampson represented South Africa (2009–2010). He also played for South Africa at under-17 and under-20 level.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 15)
- Countries played in
- 2: Canada and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (1 in 22)
- Latest move
- Whitecaps FC 2 (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Tanguy Ndombele, El Hadji Malick Diouf and Lomana LuaLua (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |  Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 |
USL League Two | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 |
USL League Two | 1 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
Major League Soccer | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | Whitecaps FC 2 |
USL Championship | 12 | 1 |
| — |  New Mexico United |
USL Championship | – | – |
| Total | 22 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
| 2009–2010 | South Africa U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
| 2011–2013 | South Africa U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ethen Sampson?
Ethen Sampson was born on 28 December 1994, which makes him 31 years old.
Where was Ethen Sampson born?
Ethen Sampson was born in Mitchells Plain, South Africa.
Which national team does Ethen Sampson play for?
Ethen Sampson played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Ethen Sampson played for?
Ethen Sampson's recorded clubs are Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Whitecaps FC 2 and New Mexico United.
What position does Ethen Sampson play?
Ethen Sampson played as a defender.
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