Shandel Samuel (born 14 December 1982) is a Vincentian footballer who currently plays for Barbadian side Rendezvous FC as a striker. He is also the all-time top scorer of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines national team.
International career Samuel made his international debut as an 18-year-old in 2001. He scored 10 goals at the 2007 Caribbean Cup and a further five goals at the 2010 Caribbean Championship.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSaint Vincent and the Grenadines20013220041482005102006911200731200850201045201181201262201320201421201521201621Total6133
Scores and results list Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Samuel goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Shandel SamuelNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines–2–0Friendly2Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1–01–1Friendly3Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis2–22–3Friendly4Estadio Cacique Diriangén, Diriamba, Nicaragua2–12–22006 FIFA World Cup qualification5Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1–04–12006 FIFA World Cup qualification 63–17Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis 2–03–02006 FIFA World Cup qualification 8Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3–13–32005 Caribbean Cup qualification9Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1–04–02005 Caribbean Cup qualification 10Richmond Hill Playing Field, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines1–03–12005 Caribbean Cup qualification 11Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica2–08–02007 Caribbean Cup qualification123–0135–0146–0158–016Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines –4–1Friendly17–18Barbados National Stadium, Waterford, Barbados2–03–02007 Caribbean Cup qualification 193–020Barbados National Stadium, Waterford, Barbados 1–13–22007 Caribbean Cup qualification 212–222Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella, Trinidad and Tobago1–02–02007 Caribbean Cup23Victoria Park, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines1–07–02010 Caribbean Cup qualification242–0255–026Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella, Trinidad and Tobago 1–12–62010 Caribbean Cup qualification 27Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella, Trinidad and Tobago 1–21–32010 Caribbean Cup qualification 28Antigua Recreation Ground, St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda2–12–2Friendly29Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1–01–0Friendly30Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1–21–2Friendly31A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground, Road Town, British Virgin Islands6–06–0Friendly32Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2–12–1Friendly33Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2–22–32018 FIFA World Cup qualification
Personal life Samuel is the cousin of fellow Vincentian international footballer, Myron.
In 2011, Samuel was the highest paid Vincentian athlete, making $40,000 (USD).
References
External links Shandel Samuel 5 goals in digicel cup