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Samuel McCarthy
LB · Left Back #20 Under Contract Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Samuel McCarthy

📍 Poland · 🎂 16 yrs · 🛡️ Lagos City FC (Lagos) · 🏆 NPFL · 💶 €8.3M
Languages: Polish
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Lagos City FC

Lagos, Nigeria

NPFL · Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Liverpool FC England · Premier League · Elite
  • Pyramids FC Egypt · Egyptian Premier League · Professional
  • SC Freiburg Germany · Bundesliga · Professional

Player Bio

Samuel McCarthy is a left-footed left back at Lagos City FC (Lagos). Speaks Polish. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

EngineCrosser

Key attributes

Pace90
Shooting70
Passing82
Dribbling83
Defending82
Physical85

Player radar

Pace 90 Shooting 70 Passing 82 Dribbling 83 Defending 82 Physical 85

AI Profile Rating

86

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace90
Shooting70
Passing82
Dribbling83
Defending82
Physical85

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.07
Assists / 900.51
G+A8

📈 Market value trend

Now €8.3M
€2.9M 2021 €4M 2022 €5.8M 2023 €6.6M 2024 €8.3M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Lagos City FC21 apps · 1 goals
  • 2023–24
    Lagos City FC II15 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€8.3m ↑ €1.33m
Foot
Left
Height
172 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 Lagos City FC II → Lagos City FC Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → Lagos City FC II €3.32m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 23, 2026

Full report
Performance score
84
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
23% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Physical.
  • Strong fit for Left Back role (fit score 86).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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