Sam Durrant

Samuel Joseph David Durrant (born 16 February 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Cymru Premier club Connah's Quay Nomads. Born in England, he plays for the Sri Lanka national team.

Sam is the first Sri Lankan Tamil descent footballer to play professionally in England.

Personal life

Sam Durrant was born in England to an English father and Sri Lankan Tamil mother.

Club career

Early career

Durrant played for both Everton and Liverpool youth teams. He joined Blackburn Rovers on 29 June 2018 on a two-year scholarship, plus a one-year professional contract. He signed an additional one-year contract until 2022 on 9 July 2021. He was released by Blackburn Rovers in their retained list on 20 May 2022.

Sheffield Wednesday

He joined Sheffield Wednesday on 24 June 2022, joining the clubs under-21 side. He made the first team squad against Oxford United on 7 April before making his Wednesday debut against Derby County on the final day of the season coming off the bench for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Following promotion back to the EFL Championship it was confirmed that Durrant would be released following the end of his contract.

Dundalk

On 2 August 2023, he signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Dundalk. He extended his stay at the club for another year on 4 December 2023. It was confirmed he was leaving the club on 7 November 2024.

Connah's Quay Nomads

On 4 February 2025, Durrant signed for Cymru Premier club Connah's Quay Nomads.

International career

In March 2024, he received his first call up to the Sri Lanka national team training camp, which he qualifies for through his Sri Lankan Tamil mother. On 31 August 2024, he received a call-up from the Sri Lanka national team to face Cambodia in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification – play-off round.