17 Facts About Samir Carruthers

Samir Badre Carruthers was born on 4 April 1993 and is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dartford.

Samir Carruthers has represented the Republic of Ireland at U19 and U21 level.

Samir Carruthers trained frequently with Manchester United, but when Cambridge United abandoned their youth team set-up he signed for Arsenal, the team he supported as a child.

Samir Carruthers went on to represent Arsenal at under-18 level and captained the club's under-16 side.

However, in 2009 Samir Carruthers rejected offers from Fulham and Arsenal in favour of a move to Aston Villa.

Samir Carruthers signed for Aston Villa in June 2009, aged 16.

Samir Carruthers made his name playing for the club's reserve and academy sides as an attacking midfielder and winger.

Samir Carruthers was sent out on loan to League One side Milton Keynes Dons on 10 August 2013 on a youth loan until 4 January 2014.

On 6 August 2014, Samir Carruthers signed for Milton Keynes Dons on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Samir Carruthers totalled 14 appearances for the Blades, who won the league title with 100 points.

Samir Carruthers suffered a knee injury during the first game of the season, and his recovery was interrupted by a recurrence of the injury later in the autumn that required surgery.

On 29 August 2019, Samir Carruthers joined League Two side Cambridge United on a one-year deal following his release by Sheffield United.

Samir Carruthers was released by the club at the end of the season.

On 3 May 2024, Samir Carruthers announced he had left the club following the culmination of Chelmsford's season.

Samir Carruthers is of Irish, Italian and Moroccan descent and is eligible to play for Italy, Morocco, England and the Republic of Ireland, the country of his grandparents.

On 10 September 2012, Samir Carruthers made his debut for the Republic of Ireland U21 team away to Italy.

Samir Carruthers pledged his fine to charities, including one chosen by the racecourse.