Samuel Barlay: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Samuel Barlay: profile

Samuel Barlay (born 15 September 1986 in Freetown, Sierra Leone) is a former Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a midfielder.

Barlay's senior club career began in 2004 at Malmö FF. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries since 2004. His most appearances came at Ravan Baku FC (2011–2013), where he made 56 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 158 appearances and 16 goals.

At international level, Barlay represented Sierra Leone (2004–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Equatorial Guinea on 9 June 2012 (World Cup Qualification).

Freetown has produced 95 footballers in our database, including Nathaniel Chalobah, Rodney Strasser and Umaru Bangura.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2004 (aged about 18)
First international goal: 2012 – aged 25 (match)
Countries played in: 4: Sweden, Finland, Azerbaijan and Sierra Leone
Club goals per game: 0.10 (16 in 158)
Height: 186 cm — taller than 79% of Sierra Leonean internationals on record
Latest move: Ravan Baku FC (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Aly Cissokho, Saliou Ciss and Garang Kuol (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2004–2007	Malmö FF	Allsvenskan	4	0
2006	IFK Mariehamn	Veikkausliiga	9	0
2007	Örgryte IS	Allsvenskan	18	5
2008–2009	IFK Mariehamn	Veikkausliiga	15	0
2010	Mughan FK	Azerbaijan First Division	6	1
2010	Syrianska IF Kerburan	Swedish Football Division 2	20	4
2011–2013	Ravan Baku FC		56	5
2013–2014	Shuvalan FK	Azerbaijan First Division	24	1
2014–2015	Syrianska IF Kerburan	Swedish Football Division 2	–	–
2015	Ravan Baku FC		6	0
—	East End Lions F.C.	Sierra Leone National Premier League	–	–
—	Örgryte IS Fotboll		–	–
	Total		158	16

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2004–	Sierra Leone	Senior	–	–

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	9 Jun 2012	Equatorial Guinea 2–2 Sierra Leone	22	World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Samuel Barlay?

Samuel Barlay was born on 15 September 1986, which makes him 40 years old.

Where was Samuel Barlay born?

Samuel Barlay was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Which national team does Samuel Barlay play for?

Samuel Barlay played international football for Sierra Leone.

Which clubs has Samuel Barlay played for?

Samuel Barlay's recorded clubs are Malmö FF, IFK Mariehamn, Örgryte IS, Mughan FK, Syrianska IF Kerburan, Ravan Baku FC, Shuvalan FK, East End Lions F.C. and Örgryte IS Fotboll.

How tall is Samuel Barlay?

Samuel Barlay is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.

What position does Samuel Barlay play?

Samuel Barlay played as a midfielder.