Sam Magri
Personal information
Full name Samuel James Magri [1]
Date of birth (1994-03-30) 30 March 1994[2]
Place of birth Portsmouth, England
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Right back / Centre back[3]
Team information
Current team
 AFC Totton
Youth career
0000–2012 Portsmouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012 Portsmouth 0 (0)
2012–2014 Queens Park Rangers 0 (0)
2014 → Nuneaton Town (loan) 4 (0)
2014–2015 Crystal Palace 0 (0)
2015–2017 Dover Athletic 86 (1)
2017–2019 Ebbsfleet United 75 (2)
2019–2023 Havant & Waterlooville 55 (7)
2023 → Bognor Regis Town (loan) 10 (0)
2023– AFC Totton 0 (0)
International career‡
2009–2010 England U16 7 (0)
2010–2011 England U17 22 (2)
2011 England U18 1 (0)
2012 England U19 1 (0)
2015–2016 Malta U21 4 (0)
2016– Malta 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:18, 11 March 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:22, 5 July 2018 (UTC)

Samuel John Magri (born 30 March 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a right back or centre back for Southern League Premier Division South club AFC Totton. Born in England, he represents the Malta national team.

In June 2019 he joined Havant & Waterlooville after his contract expired at Ebbsfleet United.

Club career

Portsmouth

Born in Portsmouth, England, Magri joined Portsmouth as a youth player and moved up through the ranks in the academy. In the 2011–12 season he was involved in several first-team squads. He was an unused substitute in games against Southampton and Millwall.[4]

In February 2012, Magri had a trial at Liverpool,[5] but a deal was not reached.[6] In his next season, he finally made his professional debut, starting in a League Cup match against Plymouth Argyle on 14 August 2012.[7]

Queens Park Rangers

On 30 August 2012, Magri signed a two-year professional contract with Queens Park Rangers, after being released by Portsmouth.[8][9]

Magri played in the QPR youth and reserve team but never made a senior appearance, to get first team football QPR sought to find a club for him to go out on loan to. On 14 March 2014, Magri joined Conference Premier club Nuneaton Town on loan for the remainder of the 2013–14 season.[10] Magri made his debut the day after joining in a 2–2 draw away to Aldershot Town.[11] He went on to make 4 appearances in a Nuneaton shirt. However, upon returning to his parent club, Magri was released by the club, leaving after failing to appear in a single game for QPR's first team.[12]

Crystal Palace

Following his release by Queens Park Rangers, Magri joined Crystal Palace on trial in July 2014.[13] He impressed enough to secure a one-month contract in August, and joined the under-21 squad.[14]

After several contract extensions, Magri left the club after his deal expired in June 2015, without a first team appearance.[15]

Dover Athletic

On 20 July 2015, Magri signed with Dover Athletic after impressing on a trial.[16]

He made his debut for the club on 8 August 2015, starting in a 1–2 away loss against Barrow.[17] Despite missing out two matches, due to international commitment,[18] Magri set a goal for Ricky Miller to score the winning goal, in a 1–0 win over Tranmere Rovers on 31 October 2015.[19] Magri quickly established as a starter at Dover, and appeared in 45 league games during the 2015–16 season. For his performance, Magri was Team of the Year by a local newspaper Kent Online.[20]

In the 2016–17 season, Magri continued to be in a first team regular at the club and started the season well for them when he scored his first goal for the club on 20 August 2016, netting the third in a 3–1 home win against the same opponent he made his debut against.[21] After missing one match due to international commitment, Magri returned to the first team when he provided two assists, in a 6–1 victory over Braintree Town on 22 October 2016.[22]

Ebbsfleet United

On 30 June 2017, Magri signed for Ebbsfleet United.[23]

Havant & Waterlooville

In July 2019, Magri signed for National League South side Havant & Waterlooville.[24]

On 28 January 2023, Magri joined Isthmian League club Bognor Regis Town on a dual registration deal.[25]

AFC Totton

Having been offered a new contract by Havant, Magri instead opted to sign for Southern League Premier Division South club AFC Totton in May 2023.[26]

International career

Magri made his debut for the England U-16 team against Wales on 15 October 2009 and he captained the U16 side to victory shield during the campaign in 2009.[27] He continued moving up the age groups during the 2010–11 season playing 22 times for the England U17s including the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico.[28][29] He made his debut for the under 18s versus Slovakia on 16 November 2011.[30]

Sam Magri is also eligible to represent the Maltese national team, due to his Maltese grandfather.[31] In June 2011, Magri quoted to The Times of Malta that he would consider playing for Malta if the opportunity arose in future.[32] In September 2012 shortly after making his senior debut for Portsmouth and moving to QPR, Magri made his debut for Noel Blake's England U-19 side, in a 6–0 win against the Faroe Island in Tallinn. A couple of days later he was an unused sub in an Under 19's match against Ukraine, this was Magri's last involvement for the Under 19's squad.[33]

Magri acquired his Maltese passport in August 2015, being eligible to play for the country through his grandfather.[34] After being called up by the Malta U-21,[18] He made his debut for the U21 side on 9 October 2015 in a match against Belgium U-21.[35] After being called up for the first time,[36] Magri debuted for the senior national team in a 2018 World Cup qualification loss to Slovenia on 11 November 2016.[37] Magri then made his second appearance for Malta on 15 November 2016 against Iceland, which saw them lose 2–0.[38]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 10 March 2018
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Portsmouth 2011–12[39] Championship 000000—00
2012–13[40] League One 00—10—10
Total 000010—10
Queens Park Rangers 2012–13[40] Premier League 000000—00
2013–14[41] Championship 000000—00
Total 000000—00
Nuneaton Town (loan) 2013–14[42] Conference Premier 40———40
Crystal Palace 2014–15[43] Premier League 000000—00
Dover Athletic 2015–16[42] National League 43000—7[lower-alpha 1]0500
2016–17[42] National League 43130—2[lower-alpha 2]0481
Total 86130—90981
Ebbsfleet United 2017–18[42] National League 33030—3[lower-alpha 2]0390
Career total 123160101201421
  1. ↑ Five appearances in FA Trophy, two in National League play-offs
  2. 1 2 Appearances in FA Trophy

International

As of match played 7 September 2017[44]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Malta 201620
201750
Total70

References

  1. ↑ "Retained and released lists submitted by Premier League clubs". Premier League. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Sam Magri". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  3. ↑ Ebbsfleet United defender Sam Magri grateful for the trust shown in him by manager Daryl McMahon, kentonline.no, 22 January 2018
  4. ↑ "Portsmouth Football Club | News". Portsmouth F.C. 9 April 2012. Archived from the original on 9 April 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  5. ↑ "Liverpool try Magri, Arsenal for Hoillet - Sports - Emirates24|7".
  6. ↑ "Magri back as Pompey get injury boosts". Portsmouth News. 1 March 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  7. ↑ Plymouth 3–0 Portsmouth; BBC Sport, 14 August 2012
  8. ↑ "Magri set for Pompey departure". Portsmouth News. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  9. ↑ "QPR SIGN POMPEY YOUNGSTER". Queens Park Rangers's official website. 31 August 2012. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  10. ↑ "BORO BOLSTER WITH LOAN RANGER". Nuneaton Town FC. 14 March 2014. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  11. ↑ "Aldershot Town 2–2 Nuneaton Town". BBC Sport. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  12. ↑ "QPR youngsters released". Queens Park Rangers's official website. 4 May 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  13. ↑ "Crystal Palace take extended look at former QPR and Portsmouth defender Sam Magri". Croydon Advertiser. 1 August 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  14. ↑ "Former QPR defender to find out Crystal Palace fate on Thursday". Croydon Advertiser. 6 August 2014. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  15. ↑ "New Deals Offered To Six Development Players". Crystal Palace F.C. 8 May 2015. Archived from the original on 14 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  16. ↑ "Dover Athletic bring in former England youth international Sam Magri". The Non-League Paper. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  17. ↑ "Barrow 2–1 Dover Athletic". BBC Sport. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  18. 1 2 "Dover Athletic boss Chris Kinnear believes any talk of promotion is premature and dangerous". Kent Online. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  19. ↑ "Tranmere Rovers 0 – 1 Dover Athletic". BBC Sport. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  20. ↑ "Kent football team of the year 2015/16". Kent Online. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  21. ↑ "Dover Athletic 3–1 Barrow". BBC Sport. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  22. ↑ "Dover Athletic 6 Braintree Town 1 – match report". Kent Online. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  23. ↑ "Malta's Magri agrees to Fleet switch". Ebbsfleet United Paper. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  24. ↑ "Sam Magri is a Hawk". Havant & Waterlooville FC. July 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  25. ↑ Townsend, Ian (28 January 2023). "Magri for the Rocks". Isthmian. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  26. ↑ "AFC TOTTON SIGN FORMER INTERNATIONAL DEFENDER SAM MAGRI". www.afctotton.com. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  27. ↑ "True Blue Magri on brink of Three Lions debut". Portsmouth News. 12 October 2009. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  28. ↑ "Magri is a Euro star for Three Lions". Portsmouth News. 2 April 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  29. ↑ "Fratton quartet poised for World Cup". Portsmouth News. 27 May 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  30. ↑ "Under 18s team sheet". Thefa.com. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  31. ↑ Gordon Attard (30 May 2012). "Maltese descendant Sam Magri joins QPR in the Premier League". Maltesefootballstarlets.com. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  32. ↑ "Magri will not shun Malta". timesofmalta.com. 27 June 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  33. ↑ "YOUNG DUO CALLED UP". Queens Park Rangers F.C. 27 September 2012. Archived from the original on 14 January 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  34. ↑ "Magri thrilled by new challenge". Times of Malta. 14 August 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  35. ↑ "Beloften boeken 9 op 9 na twee late doelpunten tegen Malta" (in Dutch). Sporza.be. 9 October 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  36. ↑ "Ghedin calls up the squad for Slovenia's encounter". Bet In Malta. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  37. ↑ "Malta's improved display not enough as Slovenia win 1–0". Time of Malta. 11 November 2016.
  38. ↑ "Second-half heartache for Malta as Iceland win 2–0". Time of Malta. 15 November 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  39. ↑ "Games played by Sam Magri in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  40. 1 2 "Games played by Sam Magri in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  41. ↑ "Games played by Sam Magri in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  42. 1 2 3 4 Sam Magri at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  43. ↑ "Games played by Sam Magri in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  44. ↑ "Magri, Sam". National-Football-Teams.com. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
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