Introduction
Samy Sayed Morsy plays professional football. He now plays for Ipswich Town in the EFL League One, where he also serves as club captain. Samy’s position on the pitch is a defensive midfielder.
Sam Morsy’s past clubs include Port Vale, Chesterfield, Wigan Athletic, Barnsley (on loan), and Middlesbrough. He signed a three-year contract with League One team Ipswich Town in August 2021 for an undisclosed amount.
Sam Morsy, who was born in London, represents Egypt on the international stage. He has played for Egypt at the senior level. On August 30, 2016, Samy made his senior international debut for Egypt. He was nominated to Egypt’s 23-man team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in June 2018.
Personal life/Early life
Sam Morsy was born on September 10th, 1991. Samy Sayed Morsy is his given name. He was born in Wolverhampton, England. In terms of nationality, he is of English and Egyptian descent. His faith is Muslim, and his zodiac sign is Virgo, according to his birthdate. His father is of Egyptian origin. His father and mother’s names have been kept private and have not been revealed. His siblings and educational background are likewise currently unavailable.
Height, Weight, &Body Measurements
Sam Morsy stands at a height of 1.75m tall, which is 5 feet and 9 inches. His body weight is 79kg. He also has an athletic body type. He has a well-maintained figure. His eyes are dark brown, and his hair is black. Also, his sexual orientation is straight.
Girlfriend, Wife & Children
Sam Morsy is a married man, according to his personal life. He married his lovely wife, the identity of whom has not yet been revealed. He wants to avoid the media and keeps his personal life private. Yet, his Instagram bio indicates that he is married and has a child. Any new information on his romantic life will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.
| Celebrated Name | Sam Morsy |
|---|---|
| Age (as of 2023) | 32 Years Old |
| Nick Name | Morsy |
| Birth Name | Samy Sayed Morsy |
| Birth Date | 1991-09-10 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Football Player |
| Nationality | English and Egyptian |
| Birth Nation | England |
| Place Of Birth | Wolverhampton, England |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Career Start | 1999 |
| Awards | 2010-11 Port Vale Young Player of the Year, 2009-10 Port Vale Youth Player of the Year |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Height | 5 ft. 9 inches |
| Weight | 79kg |
| Body Type | Alethic |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Net Worth | $1 Million-$5 Million |
| Salary | £520,000 |
| Current Club | Ipswich Town |
| Position | Defensive midfielder |
Career Highlights
Sam Morsy began playing football for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ youth team in 1999 and stayed for nine years until 2008.
Port Vale
- Sam Morsy joined Port Vale’s youth team in 2008 and began his career with the club.
- After coming through the youth ranks at Port Vale, Sam Morsy was featured in the senior team by the start of the 2009-10 season, being named to the bench for the League Cup encounter with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. On February 23, 2010, he made his debut in a 4-0 home league win over Lincoln City. At the end of the season, he was offered his first (one-year) professional contract and was named Young Player of the Year.
- Samy scored his first goal for the club in a 3-1 home defeat to Stevenage on February 22, 2011. He signed a two-year contract extension with the club in April 2011. During the 2010-11 season, he made 17 appearances for the club, scoring once and assisting once in all competitions, earning him the club’s Young Player of the Year accolade.
- Sam Morsy got his second senior goal just thirteen minutes after making his debut appearance of the season on September 3, 2011, in a 3-2 defeat to AFC Wimbledon. During the 2011-12 season, he appeared in 28 games for the team, scoring one in each.
- During the 2012-13 season, Sam Morsy appeared in 32 games for the club, scoring two goals and assisting on three others.
Chesterfield
Sam Morsy agreed to a two-year contract with League Two team Chesterfield for an undisclosed amount on July 1, 2013. On 3 August 2013, he made his debut for the club in a 2-0 won over Bury. In a 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers on 1 February 2014, he scored his first goal for the club. In his first season, he appeared in 39 games for the team, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
In the 2014-15 season, Sam Morsy led Chesterfield to the League One play-offs. During that season, he appeared in 48 games for the team, scoring two goals and giving three assists.
Wigan Athletic Football Club
On January 28, 2016, Morsy agreed to terms with Wigan Athletic on a two-and-a-half-year contract after being sold for an undisclosed figure (later believed to be £200,000 plus a 10% sell-on clause for any income Wigan may make on his future move). On 30 January 2016, he made his debut for the club in a 3-0 win over his old team Port Vale. In a 4-1 win over Swindon Town on March 25, 2016, he scored his first goal for the club. In his first season, he scored 16 appearances for the club, scoring once in all competitions as Wigan won promotion as League One winners.
Barnsley (loan)
- Sam Morsy joined Barnsley on loan for the remainder of the 2016-17 season on August 31, 2016, making 14 appearances and providing three assists across all competitions.
Wigan Athletic Return
- On January 16, 2017, Sam Morsy back to Wigan and signed a one-year contract extension. He made 17 appearances for the club in the 2016-17 season, scoring once in all competitions as Wigan were demoted from the Championship upon his return.
- Sam Morsy was chosen Wigan Athletic captain in August 2017, with Dan Burn also named “club captain,” though it was announced Morsy would wear the armband and Burns would appoint in Morsy’s absence. During the 2017-18 season, he made 47 appearances for the club, scoring three goals and giving four assists across all competitions as Wigan won League One promotion for the second time in three seasons.
- Sam Morsy was sent off in a 2-0 loss to Brentford on September 15, 2018, after colliding with Yoann Barbet. Nevertheless, the red card was overturned on appeal, and he scored three days later in a 2-1 win over Hull City. He signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with the club in December 2018. During the 2018-19 season, he made 40 appearances for the club, scoring once and assisting once in all competitions as Wigan finished 18th. He was also placed sixth in the Championship for most completed tackles (112).
Sam Morsy was shortlisted for the EFL Championship Player of the Month award for February 2020 after hitting two goals, one of which was the game-winning goal against league leaders West Bromwich Albion, lifting Wigan out of the relegation zone. During the 2019-20 season, he appeared in 44 games for the club, scoring three goals and providing three assists in all competitions as Wigan were relegated to League One. That season, he was also voted Wigan Athletic Player of the Year.
Middlesbrough
Sam Morsy signed a three-year contract with Championship club Middlesbrough on 11 September 2020 for an undisclosed amount. On 15 September 2020, he made his debut for the club in a 2-0 defeat to Barnsley in the EFL Cup at the Riverside Stadium. He got his debut for the club in a 2-1 loss against Swansea City on March 6, 2021. In his first season, he appeared in 32 games for the team, scoring once and assisting five times.
Ipswich Town
Sam Morsy signed a three-year contract with League One team Ipswich Town on August 31, 2021, for an undisclosed amount. On 14 September 2021, he made his debut for the club in a 2-1 loss to West Ham U21. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 away win over Fleetwood Town on March 5, 2022. He made 38 appearances for the club in his first season, scoring three goals and giving five assists across all competitions.
International Career
- Sam Morsy, who was born in London, represents Egypt at the international level.
- Egypt has been represented at the senior level by Sam Morsy.
- Morsy made his senior international debut for Egypt on August 30, 2016, in a 1-1 friendly draw against Guinea.
- Sam Morsy was nominated to Egypt’s 23-man team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in June 2018.
- Sam Morsy made his FIFA World Cup debut on 15 June 2018, coming on as a substitute for the injured Tarek Hamed 50 minutes into a 1-0 loss to Uruguay.
- In September 2021, Sam Morsy was recalled to the international squad for World Cup qualifications against Libya in Cairo and Benghazi. Despite this, he was eventually left out of the final team.
- Sam Morsy was named to a preliminary squad in May 2022 but was not picked to the final roster.
Sam Morsy Transfer History
- Sam Morsy began his football career with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ youth team in 1999.
- Sam Morsy joined Port Vale’s youth team in 2008 and began his career with the club.
- Sam Morsy committed a two-year contract with League Two team Chesterfield for an unknown sum in July 2013.
- After being sold for an undisclosed sum (later rumored to be £200,000 plus a 10% sell-on clause for any profit Wigan may gain on his future transfer), Sam Morsy agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract with Wigan Athletic.
- Sam Morsy joined Barnsley on loan for the remainder of the 2016-17 season in August 2016.
- Sam Morsy signed a three-year contract with Championship club Middlesbrough in September 2020 for an undisclosed amount.
- Sam Morsy signed a three-year contract with League One team Ipswich Town in August 2021 for an undisclosed amount.
Awards and Recognition
Honors
- Chesterfield won the Football League Two title in 2013-14.
- Wigan Athletic won the Football/EFL League One in 2015-16 and 2017-18.
Awards
- Port Vale Young Player of the Year in 2009-10.
- Port Vale Young Player of the Year in 2010-11.
- Chesterfield Player of the Year in 2013-14.
Net Worth, Salary & Assets
Sam Morsy earns a living as a professional football player. Contracts, salaries, and endorsements provide the majority of his revenue. After being transferred for an undisclosed sum (later rumoured to be £200,000 plus a 10% sell-on clause for any profit Wigan may make on his future transfer), he agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract with Wigan Athletic. His net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million as of 2023, with his current club paying him £520,000 per year. Also, his market value is roughly €1.20 million. He is presently content with his earnings and lives a luxury lifestyle.
Some Amazing Facts at A Glance About Samy Sayed Morsy:
- His father is of Egyptian origin.
- Sam Morsy is of English and Egyptian descent.
- Sam Morsy, who was born in London, represents Egypt at the international level.
- Ipswich Town’s shirt number 5 is worn by Sam Morsy.
- His zodiac sign is Virgo.
