Samuel John Woods (born 11 September 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for AFC Croydon Athletic.
Early life Woods was born on 11 September 1998 and supported Crystal Palace as a child.
Career Woods began his youth career with Crystal Palace and worked his way through the club's academy programme. He made his senior debut on 31 October 2018 as a 78th-minute substitute for Pape Souaré in an away 0–1 defeat to Middlesbrough in a fourth round EFL Cup tie. He made his first senior start on 27 August 2019 in a home 0–0 draw in the same competition against Colchester United, which Palace lost after a penalty shoot-out.
In October 2019, Woods signed a contract extension until June 2021.
On 22 January 2020, Woods signed on loan with Hamilton Academical until the end of the 2019–20 season. He scored on his debut, on 25 January, in a 4–2 loss at home to Livingston.
On 31 January 2021, Woods signed on loan with Plymouth Argyle until the end of the 2020–21 season. Woods contract expired and he left Crystal Palace, after the 2020–21 season.
In October 2021, Woods signed for club Barnet. He joined Cheshunt on loan in September 2022.
Woods joined Bromley for the 2023-24 season. Having helped the club to promotion, he had his contract terminated by mutual consent in September 2024.
In November 2024, he joined Isthmian League club AFC Croydon Athletic.https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/afc-croydon-athletic/appearances/sam-woods/978391
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps GoalsCrystal Palace2018–19Premier League00001000102019–20Premier League00101000202020–21Premier League0000100010Total0010300040Hamilton Academical (loan) 2019–20Scottish Premiership3100000031Plymouth Argyle (loan)2020–21League One91———91Barnet2021–22National League20100—4One appearance in the FA Trophy, three appearances and one goal in Middlesex Senior Cup12422022–23National League20020—5Four appearances in the FA Trophy, one appearance in Middlesex Senior Cup0270Total401200081512Cheshunt (loan) 2022–23National League South3000—0030Career total553303091704
Honours Bromley National League play-offs: 2024
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