Áki Debes Samuelsen (born 17 April 2004) is a Faroese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Allsvenskan team Mjällby and the Faroe Islands national team.
Career Samuelsen began his career at the youth academy of Havnar Bóltfelag, before moving to FC Midtjylland's youth setup in 2019 at the age of 15. He spent a year in Denmark before returning to HB in 2020. He made his debut for the club at the age of 16, scored his first league goal at 17, and became a full-time starter by 18. In the 2024 Betrideildin season, Samuelsen scored 12 goals, leading the team; he scored a hat-trick against KÍ in June. He signed for Norwegian team Ranheim Fotball in January 2025.
On 28 December 2025, Samuelsen signed for Allsvenskan club Mjällby on a contract until the 2030 season.
International career Samuelsen made his debut for the Faroe Islands U-21s in 2021. This made him the youngest player to represent the U-21s in Faroese history. He made his debut for the Faroe Islands national team at the 2026 Baltic Cup.
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsFaroe Islands202651Total51
Scores and results list Faroe Islands's goal tally first. + List of international goals scored by Áki Samuelsen No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 26 September 2026 Tórsvøllur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands 1–0 1–1 2026–27 UEFA Nations League C
Honours Mjällby
Svenska Cupen: 2025–26
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