Samuel Alan Stubbs (born 20 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for side Shrewsbury Town.
Club career Wigan Athletic
Stubbs joined Wigan Athletic in 2013, after progressing through the Everton youth ranks. On 8 August 2017, Stubbs made his Wigan debut during their EFL Cup tie against Blackpool, which resulted in a 2–1 victory for the Latics.
Crewe Alexandra
On 29 August 2017, Stubbs joined Crewe Alexandra on a six-month loan deal, and made his League debut at Exeter City on 16 September 2017. At the end of his loan spell in January 2018, Stubbs returned to Wigan, before joining AFC Fylde for a month-long loan.
Middlesbrough
He was released by Wigan at the end of the 2017–18 season, and subsequently joined Middlesbrough on 1 July 2018. On 31 January 2019, Stubbs joined League Two strugglers Notts County on loan until the end of the season.
In August 2019, he signed on loan for Scottish club Hamilton Academical. Middlesbrough ended the loan in January 2020, with the intention of sending Stubbs to Dutch club ADO Den Haag.
Fleetwood Town
On 9 September 2020, Stubbs joined League One side Fleetwood Town on a two-year deal. He scored his first goal for Fleetwood in a 4–1 win against Hull City on 9 October 2020.
Exeter City
On 21 January 2021, Stubbs signed for League Two side Exeter City. He scored his first goals for City on 26 March 2022, a brace in a 2–1 win over Stevenage FC. Stubbs won promotion with Exeter City to EFL League One in the 2021–22 season.
Bradford City
In January 2023, he signed for Bradford City. Stubbs' first goal for the Bantams came on 15 April 2023, the opener in a 3–0 away victory against Rochdale AFC.
At the end of the 2023–24 season, he triggered a contract extension.
In August 2024, Stubbs joined fellow League Two side Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan.
He was released by Bradford City at the end of the 2024–25 season.
Personal life Stubbs is the son of former Bolton Wanderers, Celtic and Everton defender Alan Stubbs.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWigan Athletic2015–16League One00000000002016–17Championship00000000002017–18League One0000100010Total0000100010Crewe Alexandra (loan)2017–18League Two5010002080AFC Fylde (loan)2017–18National League7000000070Middlesbrough2018–19Championship00000030302019–20Championship0000000000Total0000003030Notts County (loan)2018–19League Two170000000170Hamilton Academical (loan)2019–20Scottish Premiership190001000200ADO Den Haag (loan)2019–20Eredivisie8000000080Fleetwood Town2020–21League One5100202091Exeter City2020–21League Two00000000002021–22League Two2221000202522022–23League One2000200040Total242102020292Bradford City2022–23League Two1910000202112023–24League Two2601030413412024–25League Two0000000000Total451103061552Cheltenham Town (loan)2024–25League Two412200030462Shrewsbury Town2025–26League Two2922000203322026–27League Two6000101080Total352201030412Career total2068701002112449
Honours Exeter City EFL League Two runner-up: 2021–22
Individual
Cheltenham Town Football Club Player Of The Year: 2024-25
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