Samuel Harvey (footballer)

Samuel "Sammy" Harvey II (born 15 October 2009) is a Turks and Caicos Islands professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for WIV Provo Premier League club Cheshire Hall and the Turks and Caicos Islands national team.[1]

Samuel Harvey
Personal information
Full name Samuel Harvey II
Date of birth (2009-10-15) 15 October 2009 (age 15)
Place of birth Turks and Caicos Islands
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Cheshire Hall
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Cheshire Hall
International career
2024– Turks and Caicos Islands U20 2 (0)
2024– Turks and Caicos Islands 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:12, 14 October 2024

Club career

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At the age of five, Samuel Harvey became interested in football through his sister, and he initially played as a left-back until he joined Cheshire Hall.[1]

Samuel Harvey currently plays for WIV Provo Premier League club Cheshire Hall as their starting goalkeeper.

International career

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Aged 13, Samuel Harvey was called up to the Turks and Caicos Islands U20 by Aaron Lawrence in 2023 and he converted Harvey into a goalkeeper.[1] He then made his debut for the U20 side during a 2–1 defeat against Antigua and Barbuda U20 during 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship qualifying on 27 February 2024.

Harvey made his debut for the senior Turks and Caicos Islands team during a 2–0 defeat against Anguilla during the 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League on 4 September 2024;[2] he was 14 years and 328 days old on his debut (this would make him the third youngest player to debut for Turks and Caicos Islands, and the twelfth youngest international footballer).[3]

Career statistics

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International

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As of match played 13 October 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Turks and Caicos Islands 2024 2 0
Total 2 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c "The 14-year-old international goalie with eyes on the Premier League". BBC Newsround. 13 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Samuel Harvey: The Goalkeeper Who Became an International at Just 14 Years Old!". www.footboom1.com. 13 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Oldest and Youngest Players and Goal-scorers in International Football". RSSSF. Retrieved 30 March 2021.