# Sam Sargeant

Sam Joseph Dennis Sargeant (born 23 September 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers.

## Early life

Sargeant was born in Greenwich, London.

## Career

In November 2015, after featuring on the bench for Leyton Orient, Sargeant joined Redbridge on a work experience loan. Sargeant made his first-team debut, and kept a clean sheet, in Orient's 1–0 win away to Yeovil Town on 7 May 2016. After spending most of the 2016–17 season on Orient's substitutes' bench as back-up to Alex Cisak, Sargeant made his second appearance in the 2–1 defeat at home to Carlisle United on 4 February 2017.
In early January 2018, Sargeant moved to Isthmian League Premier Division club Margate on a 28-day loan. After four appearances, keeping two clean sheets, he was recalled to Orient after Dean Brill picked up an injury in training.
On 9 February, Sargeant signed on loan to Leatherhead until the end of the 2017–18 season. He joined Barnet on loan for the first two months of the 2021–22 National League season, returning to Orient after ten appearances.
On 11 January 2022, Sargeant joined National League side Wealdstone on a seven-day emergency loan deal due to a suspension to first choice goalkeeper George Wickens. His sole appearance came in a 1–0 defeat away to Boreham Wood before leaving the club later that week.
On 1 July 2022, Sargeant signed a new one-year contract to stay at Leyton Orient. Manager Richie Wellens said, "Sometimes when you're looking for a number two keeper, chemistry is important. Sarge is a really good character, trains very well, and can be relied upon if we need him."
On 19 July 2023, Sargeant signed for League of Ireland First Division club Waterford. He made 18 appearances in all competitions as his side were promoted to the League of Ireland Premier Division. The 2024 season saw him feature in 30 of the club's 36 league games as they finished in a respectable 7th place in their first season back in the top flight, comfortably avoiding the relegation places.
On 9 January 2025, Sargeant signed as a free agent for fellow League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 15 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Leyton Orient | 2014–15 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2015–16 | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2016–17 | League Two | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2017–18 | National League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2018–19 | National League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2019–20 | League Two | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2020–21 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2021–22 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2022–23 | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | Total | Total | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Margate (loan) | 2017–18 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Leatherhead (loan) | 2017–18 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Barnet (loan) | 2021–22 | National League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2021–22 | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Waterford | 2023 | League of Ireland First Division | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Waterford | 2024 | League of Ireland Premier Division | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Waterford | Total | Total | 43 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Sligo Rovers | 2025 | League of Ireland Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 95 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 116 | 0 |
* 1 2 3 4 5 Appearances in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearances in 2023 League of Ireland First Division Play-offs
* ↑ Appearances in Munster Senior Cup

## Honours

Leyton Orient
* FA Trophy runner-up: 2018–19