Símun Samuelsen (born 21 May 1985) is a Faroese former football striker who played as a right or left winger and current head coach of AB Argir.
Career Club career He made his debut in Faroe Islands Premier League Football with VB Vágur in the 2001 season, playing 3 games. After four more seasons at home, Samuelsen moved to Icelandic side Keflavík ÍF and in August 2007 went on loan to Norwegian First Division side Notodden FK. He is currently back playing for HB Tórshavn. On 20 July 2010 he scored a goal for HB Tórshavn in the UEFA Champions League match against FC Red Bull Salzburg, the match was played in Tórshavn.Sportal.fo HB Tórshavn lost the first match against FC Red Bull Salzburg 5–0.
International career Samuelsen made his debut for the Faroe Islands in an April 2003 friendly match against Kazakhstan. He has collected 44 caps since, and scored one goal.Faroe Islands – Record International Players – RSSSF
Coaching career Retiring at the end of 2019, Samuelsen was appointed head coach of his former club, AB Argir, on 26 March 2020.Símun Samuelsen skal nú royna seg sum venjari í Betrideildini, roysni.fo, 26 March 2020
International goals Scores and results list Faroe Islands' goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 8 October 2005Ramat Gan Stadium, Ramat Gan, Israel 2006 WC Qualifying
Individual honours Effodeildin Team of the Season: 2012, 2013
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Símun Samuelsen back home to the Faroe Islands (In Faroese).