About Sam Tierney

Samantha Tierney (born 8 October 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Leicester City. She started her career as an academy player at Sheffield United, before joining Doncaster Rovers Belles in 2014, rejoining Sheffield United in 2018, and signing with Leicester City in 2020. Her goal against London City Lionesses in April 2021 helped confirm Leicester's promotion to the Women's Super League ahead of the 2021–22 season.