Sam Ricketts
| Date of birth | 11 October 1981 |
| Place of birth | Aylesbury |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Defender |
Having graduated through the ranks at Oxford United, Sam Ricketts made his Football League debut at Swindon Town in October 2000 and went on to enjoy a brief run in the side under caretaker-manager Mike Ford.
He is a right-sided player who featured both at full back and in midfield.
Sam, who is the son of the show jumper Derek Ricketts and a nephew of the former jockey John Francombe, joined Telford United in July 2003 in a two-year deal.
After his contract at Telford was cancelled, Sam joined Swansea City in May 2004 in a two-year deal that was extended to June 2008 in August 2005.
Sam joined Hull City in July 2006 with a three-year contract.
He joined Bolton Wanderers in July 2009 with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2014 in May 2012.
He joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in July 2013 with a two-year contract.
Sam joined Coventry City in July 2015 with a one-year contract that was extended to June 2017 in July 2016.
He retired in November 2016 due to a knee injury.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford United | 20 Apr 2000 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Nuneaton Borough | 18 Oct 2002 | 13 Dec 2002 | L |
| Nuneaton Borough | 24 Dec 2002 | 25 Jan 2003 | L |
| Telford United | 11 Jul 2003 | 07 May 2004 | |
| Swansea City | 27 May 2004 | 14 Jul 2006 | |
| Hull City | 14 Jul 2006 | 25 Jul 2009 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 25 Jul 2009 | 03 Jul 2013 | |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 04 Jul 2013 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| Swindon Town | 21 Mar 2015 | 31 May 2015 | L |
| Coventry City | 06 Jul 2015 | 16 Nov 2016 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Oxford United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Oxford United | League Division 2 | 13 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Oxford United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Oxford United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Oxford United | League Division 3 | 19 | 10 |
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| 2002-03 | Oxford United | League Division 3 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Telford United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Telford United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Swansea City | FA Cup | 5 |
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| 2004-05 | Swansea City | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Swansea City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Swansea City | League Two | 42 |
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| 2005-06 | Swansea City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Swansea City | LDV Vans Trophy | 6 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Swansea City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Swansea City | League One | 43 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Swansea City | League One Play-Offs | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Hull City | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Hull City | League Championship | 40 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Hull City | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Hull City | League Championship | 44 |
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| 2007-08 | Hull City | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Hull City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Hull City | FA Cup | 6 |
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| 2008-09 | Hull City | Premier League | 27 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 25 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2010-11 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 14 | 3 |
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| 2011-12 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 20 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Bolton Wanderers | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Bolton Wanderers | League Championship | 30 | 2 |
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| 2013-14 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League One | 42 | 2 |
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| 2014-15 | Swindon Town | League One | 8 | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Swindon Town | League One Play-Offs | 2 | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Championship | 4 |
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| 2014-15 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2015-16 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2015-16 | Coventry City | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Coventry City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Coventry City | League One | 43 | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Coventry City | Football League Trophy | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Coventry City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Coventry City | League One | 6 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct 2000 | Swindon Town v Oxford United | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Oxford United v Wrexham | L | 3-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Oxford United v Luton Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Rotherham United v Oxford United | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Oxford United v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Brentford v Oxford United | L | 4-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Oxford United v Rotherham United | W | 4-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Mar 2001 | Cambridge United v Oxford United | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Northampton Town v Oxford United | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Apr 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Oxford United | L | 4-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Oxford United v Oldham Athletic | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Luton Town v Oxford United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Oxford United | L | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Apr 2001 | Oxford United v Reading | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Bristol Rovers v Oxford United | L | 6-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Oxford United v Rochdale | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Swansea City v Oxford United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Oxford United v Gillingham | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Oxford United v Shrewsbury Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Halifax Town v Oxford United | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Sep 2001 | Oxford United v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Luton Town v Oxford United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Exeter City v Oxford United | L | 3-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Oxford United v Macclesfield Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Oxford United v Southend United | W | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Oxford United | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Bristol Rovers v Oxford United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Oct 2001 | Oxford United v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Lincoln City v Oxford United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Oct 2001 | Northampton Town v Oxford United | L | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Oxford United v Scunthorpe United | L | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Oxford United v Carlisle United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Hartlepool United v Oxford United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Oxford United v York City | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Oxford United v Cheltenham Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | Hull City v Oxford United | L | 3-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Oxford United v Halifax Town | W | 6-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 08 Jan 2002 | Shrewsbury Town v Oxford United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Oxford United v Swansea City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Oxford United v Torquay United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Plymouth Argyle v Oxford United | L | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Scunthorpe United v Oxford United | L | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Oxford United v Lincoln City | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Oxford United v Exeter City | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Macclesfield Town v Oxford United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Oxford United | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Aug 2002 | Darlington v Oxford United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Bristol Rovers v Oxford United | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2003-04 | England | Semi-Pro | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | England | SP Four Nations Tournament | 3 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Wales | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Wales | International Friendly | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 4 |
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| 2007-08 | Wales | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 4 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Wales | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Wales | Nations Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2003 | England v Belgium | D | 2-2 | SEMI PRO | |
| 18 May 2004 | Republic of Ireland v England | L | 3-2 | SP FOUR NATIONS TOURNAMENT | |
| 20 May 2004 | England v Wales | L | 0-2 | SP FOUR NATIONS TOURNAMENT | |
| 23 May 2004 | Scotland v England | W | 1-3 | SP FOUR NATIONS TOURNAMENT | |
| 10 Feb 2005 | Wales v Hungary | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Mar 2005 | Wales v Austria | L | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 30 Mar 2005 | Austria v Wales | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 17 Aug 2005 | Wales v Slovenia | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Sep 2005 | Wales v England | L | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 07 Sep 2005 | Poland v Wales | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 08 Oct 2005 | Northern Ireland v Wales | W | 2-3 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Wales v Azerbaijan | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Cyprus v Wales | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Wales v Paraguay | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 15 Aug 2006 | Wales v Bulgaria | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Sep 2006 | Czech Republic v Wales | L | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 05 Sep 2006 | Brazil v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 14 Nov 2006 | Wales v Liechtenstein | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Republic of Ireland v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Wales v San Marino | W | 3-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 26 May 2007 | Wales v New Zealand | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Jun 2007 | Wales v Czech Republic | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 22 Aug 2007 | Bulgaria v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 08 Sep 2007 | Wales v Germany | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Slovakia v Wales | W | 2-5 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 13 Oct 2007 | Cyprus v Wales | L | 3-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 17 Oct 2007 | San Marino v Wales | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Germany v Wales | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Wales v Norway | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Luxembourg v Wales | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Jun 2008 | Netherlands v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 20 Aug 2008 | Wales v Georgia | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Sep 2008 | Russia v Wales | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Germany v Wales | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Denmark v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Wales v Poland | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Apr 2009 | Wales v Germany | L | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 12 Aug 2009 | Montenegro v Wales | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Sep 2009 | Wales v Russia | L | 1-3 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Wales v Scotland | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 23 May 2010 | Croatia v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Aug 2010 | Wales v Luxembourg | W | 5-1 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Sep 2010 | Montenegro v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group G |
| 08 Oct 2010 | Wales v Bulgaria | L | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group G |
| 08 Feb 2011 | Republic of Ireland v Wales | L | 3-0 | Nations Cup | |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Wales v Costa Rica | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 27 May 2012 | Mexico v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 15 Aug 2012 | Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Sep 2012 | Serbia v Wales | L | 6-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group A |
| 06 Feb 2013 | Wales v Austria | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 22 Mar 2013 | Scotland v Wales | W | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group A |
| 14 Aug 2013 | Wales v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Sep 2013 | North Macedonia v Wales | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group A |
| 16 Nov 2013 | Wales v Finland | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Wales v Iceland | W | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.