Sammie Szmodics

Samuel Joseph Szmodics (, born 24 September 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for Ipswich Town. Born in England, he plays for the Republic of Ireland national team. An academy product of hometown club Colchester United, he made his professional debut in 2013, going on to score 38 goals in 162 appearances for the club before departing in 2019. After a brief spell at Bristol City, he spent two years at Peterborough United before joining Blackburn Rovers in 2022, where he became a key player, finishing as the top scorer in the 2023–24 EFL Championship. He left to join Premier League club Ipswich Town in August 2024, before joining Derby County on loan in February 2026. Szmodics made his Republic of Ireland debut in a friendly against Belgium in March 2024.