Alex Samizadeh
Iranian professional footballer (born 1998)
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Alexander Samizadeh (Persian: الکس سمیع زاده; born 10 November 1998) is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a forward. He most recently played for Hyde. He has previously played for Bolton Wanderers, Chorley, Kilmarnock and Altrincham.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Samizadeh | ||
| Date of birth | 10 November 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Tehran, Iran | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2015 | Curzon Ashton | ||
| 2015 | → Manchester City (loan) | ||
| 2015–2017 | Bolton Wanderers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Bolton Wanderers | 1 | (0) |
| 2016 | → Chorley (loan) | 2 | (2) |
| 2017–2018 | Kilmarnock | 1 | (0) |
| 2018 | Curzon Ashton | 8 | (0) |
| 2018 | Wealdstone | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | Burgess Hill Town | 2 | (0) |
| 2020 | Colne | 1 | (0) |
| 2021 | Leatherhead | 12 | (7) |
| 2022 | Altrincham | 0 | (0) |
| 2022-2023 | Hyde | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:00, 18 May 2023 (UTC) | |||
Early life
Club career
Bolton Wanderers
Samizadeh started his career with Bolton Wanderers, progressing through their youth teams. He made his first team debut on 5 April 2016, coming on as a substitute for Kaiyne Woolery at Brentford in the Football League Championship.[2]
Chorley
In November 2016, Samizadeh joined National League North side Chorley on a two-month work experience loan.[3] He scored on his debut.
Kilmarnock
On 14 July 2017, Bolton announced that Samizadeh had been released and that he was joining Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock.[4] Samizadeh made his first appearance for the club on the same day, coming on as a second-half substitute in a Scottish League Cup match.[5] Samizadeh was released by Kilmarnock in May 2018, at the end of his contract.[6]
Curzon Ashton
On 14 August 2018, Samizadeh signed for Curzon Ashton[7] and made his debut that night coming off the bench against Alfreton Town.
Wealdstone
Samizadeh signed for Wealdstone in December 2018 and played two matches.[8]
Burgess Hill Town
In January 2019 he signed for Burgess Hill Town, scoring on his debut for the club.[9]
Colne
Leatherhead
In August 2021 Samizadeh signed for Leatherhead and scored a hat-trick on his debut.[11]
Altrincham
In July 2022 Samizadeh signed for Altrincham after a successful trial period with the club.[12] In October 2022, it was announced he had left the club.[13]
Personal life
Career statistics
- As of match played 21 September 2021[17]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Continental | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bolton Wanderers | 2015–16[18] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17[19] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Chorley (loan) | 2016–17[17] | National League North | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 2 | 2 | ||
| Kilmarnock | 2017–18[20] | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | |
| Curzon Ashton | 2018–19[17] | National League North | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | ||
| Wealdstone | 2018–19[17] | National League South | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1[c] | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | ||
| Burgess Hill Town | 2018–19[21] | Isthmian Premier Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1[d] | 1 | – | 3 | 1 | ||
| Colne | 2020–21[22] | Northern Premier League | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 3 | 1 | ||
| Leatherhead | 2021–22[23] | Isthmian Premier Division | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 8 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 20 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 10 | ||
- Appearance in the EFL Trophy
- Appearance for Kilmarnock under-20s in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- Appearance in the Alan Turvey Trophy
