Sam Waller (born 9 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Rochdale.
Career Born in Stockport, Waller began his career at Burnley. He moved on loan to Lancaster City in October 2022, with the loan later being extended until January 2023, before being extended to the end of the season. He made thirty-two league appearances for Lancaster City before returning to Burnley. On 1 September 2023, he returned to the Northern Premier League Premier Division on loan, joining Hyde United until January 2024.
In October 2024 he signed a new two-year contract with Burnley. He signed on loan for Rochdale in November 2024, with the loan being extended in January 2025 until the end of the season.
He moved on loan to Crewe Alexandra in July 2025. He replaced Tom Booth as first-choice goalkeeper halfway through the season, and was told by Crewe manager Lee Bell to take his chance in the team. He returned to Burnley in January 2026.
In February 2026, he signed for Harrogate Town on a permanent deal until the end of the season. On 15 May 2026 Harrogate announced he was being released.
In July 2026 he signed for Rochdale.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBurnley2022–23Championship000000—002023–24Premier League000000—002024–25Championship000000—002025–26Premier League000000—00Total0000000000Lancaster City (loan)2022–23 Northern Premier League Premier Division32000—30350Hyde United (loan)2023–24 Northern Premier League Premier Division16030—50240Rochdale (loan)2024–25National League20000—00200Crewe Alexandra (loan)2025–26League Two50101040110Harrogate Town2025–26League Two1000000010Rochdale2026–27League Two1000002030Career total7504010140940
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