12 Facts About Sidney Sam

Sidney Sam was known for his explosive speed and dribbling style.

On 20 December 2007, Sidney Sam made his debut in the Bundesliga against VfB Stuttgart when he came on as a substitute for David Jarolim.

Sidney Sam then moved to Bayer Leverkusen in 2010 signing a five-year contract.

Sidney Sam started off the season well and on 8 November 2010, he played against his former club 1.

On 8 January 2014, Sidney Sam signed a four-year contract with Schalke 04 running until 30 June 2018.

In January 2017, Bundesliga club SV Darmstadt 98 announced that Sidney Sam has signed a loan agreement with the club until 30 June 2017.

Sidney Sam announced his retirement from playing at the age of 33 in September 2021.

Sidney Sam was a German youth national player, starring in Germany's under-19 and under-20 teams.

On 8 May 2014, Sidney Sam was named to the 30-man provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup by German national team manager, Joachim Low.

Sidney Sam has been likened by observers in German football to the Dutch winger Arjen Robben of Bayern Munich, due to his explosive speed and dribbling style and possibly due to his frequent deployment on the right-wing and as an outside forward, cutting inside on his favoured left-foot to unleash his fierce shots, which leads to him scoring spectacular long-range goals.

Sidney Sam is likened to a young Ryan Giggs, due to his ability to dribble with the ball at top speed.

Sidney Sam utilizes his explosive speed by running-in-behind defenders and he is often as well deployed as an outside forward and striker.