# Shandel Samuel

Shandel Samuel (born 14 December 1982) is a Vincentian footballer who currently plays for Barbadian side Rendezvous FC as a striker. He is also the all-time top scorer of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines national team.

## International career

Samuel made his international debut as an 18-year-old in 2001. He scored 10 goals at the 2007 Caribbean Cup and a further five goals at the 2010 Caribbean Championship.

### International goals

    Scores and results list St. Vincent & the Grenadines' goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 14 March 2001 | St. George's | Dominica | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2001 Windward Islands Tournament |
| 2. | 16 March 2001 | St. George's | Grenada | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2001 Windward Islands Tournament |
| 3. | 23 May 2004 | Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 2–2 | 2–3 | Friendly |
| 4. | 13 June 2004 | Estadio Cacique Diriangén, Diriamba | Nicaragua | 2–1 | 2–2 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 5. | 20 June 2004 | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown | Nicaragua | 1–0 | 4–1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 6. | 20 June 2004 | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown | Nicaragua | 3–1 | 4–1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 7. | 13 October 2004 | Warner Park Sporting Complex, Bassaterre | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 8. | 26 November 2004 | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown | Bermuda | 3–1 | 3–3 | 2005 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 9. | 28 November 2004 | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown | Cayman Islands | 1–0 | 4–0 | 2005 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 10. | 12 December 2004 | Kingstown | Grenada | 1–0 | 3–1 | 2005 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 11. | 1 October 2006 | Independence Park, Kingston | Saint Lucia | 2–0 | 8–0 | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 12. | 1 October 2006 | Independence Park, Kingston | Saint Lucia | 3–0 | 8–0 | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 13. | 1 October 2006 | Independence Park, Kingston | Saint Lucia | 5–0 | 8–0 | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 14. | 1 October 2006 | Independence Park, Kingston | Saint Lucia | 6–0 | 8–0 | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 15. | 1 October 2006 | Independence Park, Kingston | Saint Lucia | 8–0 | 8–0 | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 16. | 1 November 2006 | Victoria Park, Kingstown | Grenada | ?–0 | 4–1 | 2006 Independence Cup |
| 17. | 1 November 2006 | Victoria Park, Kingstown | Grenada | ?–0 | 4–1 | 2006 Independence Cup |
| 18. | 19 November 2006 | Barbados National Stadium, St. Michael | Bermuda | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 19. | 19 November 2006 | Barbados National Stadium, St. Michael | Bermuda | 3–0 | 3–0 | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 20. | 23 November 2006 | Barbados National Stadium, St. Michael | Bahamas | 1–1 | 3–2 | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 21. | 23 November 2006 | Barbados National Stadium, St. Michael | Bahamas | 2–1 | 3–2 | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification |
| 22. | 14 January 2007 | Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella | Guyana | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2007 Caribbean Cup |
| 23. | 6 October 2010 | Victoria Park, Kingstown | Montserrat | 1–0 | 7–0 | 2010 Caribbean Cup qualifier |
| 24. | 6 October 2010 | Victoria Park, Kingstown | Montserrat | 2–0 | 7–0 | 2010 Caribbean Cup qualifier |
| 25. | 6 October 2010 | Victoria Park, Kingstown | Montserrat | 5–0 | 7–0 | 2010 Caribbean Cup qualifier |
| 26. | 2 November 2010 | Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella | Trinidad and Tobago | 1–1 | 2–6 | 2010 Caribbean Cup qualifier |
| 27. | 4 November 2010 | Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella | Haiti | 1–2 | 1–3 | 2010 Caribbean Cup qualifier |
| 28. | 28 August 2011 | Stanford Cricket Ground, Saint George Parish | Antigua and Barbuda | 2–1 | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 29. | 30 March 2012 | Victoria Park, Kingstown | Antigua and Barbuda | 1–0 | 1–0 | Friendly |
| 30. | 1 April 2012 | Arnos Vale Stadium, Arnos Vale | Antigua and Barbuda | 1–2 | 1–2 | Friendly |
| 31. | 21 September 2014 | A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground, Road Town | British Virgin Islands | 6–0 | 6–0 | Friendly |
| 32. | 4 November 2015 | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown | Antigua and Barbuda | 2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |

## Personal life

Samuel is the cousin of fellow Vincentian international footballer, Myron.
In 2011, Samuel was the highest paid Vincentian athlete, making $40,000 (USD).