Sam Lavelle
Defender - Centre-Back
at Grimsby Town
at Grimsby Town
304 days · joined 2025-07-25
👕200+ Apps
Market value
€175k
Centre-Back Defender
Career snapshot
6
clubs played for
13/14
debut season
0.05
goals / match
Morecambe FC
top club · 165 apps
Career highs
€275k
peak value · 2023
€235k
top transfer fee · 21/22
4
best season · 24/25
5 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 1996-10-03 · 6 players total
337Appearances
18Goals
8Assists
46Yellow cards
2Red cards
200Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Sam Lavelle |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Samuel Mark Lavelle |
| Date of birth | 1996-10-03 (29 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Blackpool, Scotland |
| Citizenship | Scotland England |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 188.00 m |
| Current club | Grimsby Town |
| Joined | 2025-07-25 |
| Contract expires | 2027-06-30 |
| Agent | World in Motion |
Jul 2025
Transfer: Carlisle United → Grimsby Town
25/26 · Transfer
Jul 2025
25/26 — Grimsby Town
1 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2024
24/25 — Carlisle United
40 matches · 4 G · 1 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2023
Transfer: Charlton → Carlisle United
23/24 · Transfer
Jul 2023
23/24 — Carlisle United
49 matches · 3 G · 4 A · across 4 competitions
May 2023
Transfer: Burton Albion → Charlton
22/23 · Return from loan
Jan 2023
Transfer: Charlton → Burton Albion
22/23 · Loan
Jul 2022
22/23 — Charlton Athletic, Burton Albion
24 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Aug 2021
Transfer: Morecambe FC → Charlton
21/22 · Transfer · €235k
Jul 2021
21/22 — Morecambe FC, Charlton Athletic
26 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2020
20/21 — Morecambe FC
55 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 5 competitions
Jul 2019
19/20 — Morecambe FC
36 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2018
18/19 — Morecambe FC
36 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Aug 2017
Transfer: Bolton U23 → Morecambe FC
17/18 · Transfer
Jul 2017
17/18 — Morecambe FC
31 matches · 2 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2016
Transfer: Blackburn U23 → Bolton U23
16/17 · Transfer
Jul 2015
15/16 — Blackburn Rovers U21
15 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2014
14/15 — Blackburn Rovers U21
20 matches · 1 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2014
Transfer: Blackburn U18 → Blackburn U21
14/15 · Transfer
Jul 2013
13/14 — Blackburn Rovers U21
4 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €275k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
Grimsby Town
0.0%
Carlisle United
12.0%
Charlton Athletic
5.0%
Burton Albion
0.0%
Morecambe FC
66.8%
Blackburn Rovers U21
16.2%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby Town | 1 | 25/26 | 25/26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlisle United | 2 | 23/24 | 24/25 | 89 | 7 | 5 | 2,155 |
| Charlton Athletic | 2 | 21/22 | 22/23 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 905 |
| Burton Albion | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morecambe FC | 5 | 17/18 | 21/22 | 165 | 6 | 2 | 12,032 |
| Blackburn Rovers U21 | 3 | 13/14 | 15/16 | 39 | 2 | 1 | 2,908 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | Grimsby Town | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup | Carlisle United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | EFL Trophy | Carlisle United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | FA Cup | Carlisle United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | League Two | Carlisle United | 37 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 785 |
| 23/24 | EFL Cup | Carlisle United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | EFL Trophy | Carlisle United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | FA Cup | Carlisle United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | League One | Carlisle United | 46 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1,370 |
| 22/23 | EFL Cup | Charlton Athletic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | EFL Trophy | Charlton Athletic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 22/23 | FA Cup | Charlton Athletic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | League One | Charlton Athletic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | League One | Burton Albion | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | EFL Cup | Morecambe FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | League One | Charlton Athletic | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 770 |
| 21/22 | League One | Morecambe FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | EFL Cup | Morecambe FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | EFL Trophy | Morecambe FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 225 |
| 20/21 | FA Cup | Morecambe FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | League Two | Morecambe FC | 45 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 3,953 |
| 20/21 | League Two Play-Offs | Morecambe FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | EFL Cup | Morecambe FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | EFL Trophy | Morecambe FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | FA Cup | Morecambe FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | League Two | Morecambe FC | 31 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2,734 |
| 18/19 | EFL Trophy | Morecambe FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | FA Cup | Morecambe FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | League Two | Morecambe FC | 31 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2,724 |
| 17/18 | EFL Cup | Morecambe FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 17/18 | EFL Trophy | Morecambe FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | FA Cup | Morecambe FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | League Two | Morecambe FC | 27 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2,306 |
| 15/16 | U21 PL | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,350 |
| 14/15 | U21 PL | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,558 |
| 14/15 | U21 PL Cup | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | U21 PL | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 2014-07-01 | Blackburn U18 | Blackburn U21 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 16/17 | 2016-07-01 | Blackburn U23 | Bolton U23 | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 17/18 | 2017-08-01 | Bolton U23 | Morecambe FC | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 21/22 | 2021-08-31 | Morecambe FC | Charlton | Transfer | 0 | €235k |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-31 | Charlton | Burton Albion | Loan | 250000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-05-31 | Burton Albion | Charlton | Return from loan | 250000 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-07 | Charlton | Carlisle United | Transfer | 225000 | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-25 | Carlisle United | Grimsby Town | Transfer | 175000 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current€175k
Peak€275k
Low€175k
Δ since start−€75k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €175k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €275k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €175k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €225k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €275k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #31230 | — | 2 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Team #17622 | — | 3 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Mellor | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Barclay | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Luke Armstrong | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stephen Hendrie | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Neal | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Gibson | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack Armer | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Yann Songo'o | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A-Jay Leitch-Smith | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Phillips | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Aaron Wildig | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Halstead | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Cranston | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Cooney | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jon Mellish | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Luke Conlan | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Mendes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Ellison | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| John O'Sullivan | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | League Two | Carlisle United | 4 | 37 |
| 23/24 | League One | Carlisle United | 3 | 46 |
| 21/22 | League One | Morecambe FC | 2 | 24 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | League One | Carlisle United | 4 | 46 |
| 14/15 | U21 PL | Blackburn Rovers U21 | 1 | 18 |
| 18/19 | League Two | Morecambe FC | 1 | 31 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | 2023-05-31 | Burton Albion | Charlton | Return from loan | — | €250k |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-31 | Charlton | Burton Albion | Loan | — | €250k |
Last 23 matches for Grimsby Town while Sam Lavelle was at the club (joined 2025-07-25). The Availability column cross-references our injury database — matches inside a known injury window are flagged INJURED. Per-match goal attribution requires a paid feed (FBref/Sofascore) and isn't wired up yet.
| Date | Comp | Home | Score | Away | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-29 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 0–0 | Shrewsbury Town | Available |
| 2025-12-26 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 1–1 | Oldham Athletic | Available |
| 2025-12-20 | GB4 |
Bromley FC | 2–1 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-12-13 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 0–3 | Notts County | Available |
| 2025-12-09 | GB4 |
Shrewsbury Town | 2–0 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-11-29 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 0–1 | Tranmere Rovers | Available |
| 2025-11-22 | GB4 |
Swindon Town | 2–1 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-11-15 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 2–3 | Chesterfield FC | Available |
| 2025-11-08 | GB4 |
Barrow AFC | 1–0 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-10-25 | GB4 |
Crewe Alexandra | 3–2 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-10-18 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 1–0 | Gillingham FC | Available |
| 2025-10-11 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 1–2 | Colchester United | Available |
| 2025-10-04 | GB4 |
Salford City | 0–2 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-09-27 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 7–1 | Cheltenham Town | Available |
| 2025-09-20 | GB4 |
Barnet FC | 3–0 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-09-13 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 1–1 | Cambridge United | Available |
| 2025-09-06 | GB4 |
Milton Keynes Dons | 2–3 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-08-30 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 0–1 | Bristol Rovers | Available |
| 2025-08-23 | GB4 |
Accrington Stanley | 1–1 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-08-19 | GB4 |
Walsall FC | 0–1 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-08-16 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 2–1 | Newport County | Available |
| 2025-08-09 | GB4 |
Harrogate Town | 3–3 | Grimsby Town | Available |
| 2025-08-02 | GB4 |
Grimsby Town | 3–0 | Crawley Town | Available |
Teams faced most often by Sam Lavelle's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge United | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 63 | -22 | 29% |
| Cheltenham Town | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 41 | 39 | +2 | 39% |
| Newport County | 35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 46 | 55 | -9 | 29% |
| Exeter City | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 40 | 51 | -11 | 24% |
| Mansfield Town | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 35 | 54 | -19 | 21% |
| Stevenage FC | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 27% |
| Accrington Stanley | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 40 | 42 | -2 | 30% |
| Northampton Town | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 45 | 49 | -4 | 34% |
| Port Vale FC | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 35 | -5 | 38% |
| Wycombe Wanderers | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 46 | 44 | +2 | 39% |
| AFC Wimbledon | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 44 | 38 | +6 | 41% |
| Crawley Town | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 44 | 28 | +16 | 59% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | Senior debut season | |
| 14/15 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | 40 | 785 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.92 |
| 23/24 | 49 | 1,370 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.39 |
| 22/23 | 24 | 135 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.67 |
| 21/22 | 26 | 770 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 20/21 | 55 | 4,178 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0.28 |
| 19/20 | 36 | 2,734 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.13 |
| 18/19 | 36 | 2,724 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| 17/18 | 31 | 2,396 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.19 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
League Two
171 apps
8 G
3 A
League One
85 apps
5 G
4 A
U21 PL
37 apps
2 G
1 A
EFL Trophy
16 apps
2 G
0 A
EFL Cup
13 apps
1 G
0 A
FA Cup
10 apps
0 G
0 A
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Who is Sam Lavelle?
Sam Lavelle is a Scotland professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Grimsby Town.
How old is Sam Lavelle?
Sam Lavelle is 29 years old. He was born on October 3, 1996 in Blackpool.
What position does Sam Lavelle play?
Sam Lavelle plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Sam Lavelle play for?
Sam Lavelle currently plays for Grimsby Town.
How many career goals has Sam Lavelle scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Sam Lavelle has scored 18 goals in 337 appearances.
What is Sam Lavelle's market value?
Sam Lavelle's most recent reported market value is €175k.