Sammy Ameobi (born 1 May 1992) is an English professional footballer who primarily plays as a winger or forward. Known for his pace and direct running, Ameobi came through the youth system at Newcastle United and has represented clubs in England and abroad.

• Full name: Samuel Oluwabunmi Ameobi
• Date of birth: 1 May 1992
• Place of birth: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
• Nationality: English (also eligible for Nigeria through descent)
• Position: Winger / Forward

Club career highlights

• Newcastle United – Ameobi progressed through Newcastle's academy and made his first-team debut in 2010. He spent several years with Newcastle, featuring intermittently in the Premier League and Championship.
• Loan spells – During his time with Newcastle he had loan spells to gain experience, including at clubs such as Middlesbrough (2013) and Leicester City (2014, though injuries limited his impact).
• Bolton Wanderers – After leaving Newcastle, Ameobi signed for Bolton Wanderers (2016–2017), where he had a positive spell contributing with goals and assists.
• Nottingham Forest – Sammy Ameobi later joined Nottingham Forest. His time there saw him add pace and wide options to Forest’s squad; appearances and impact varied by season.
• Later career – Following Forest, Ameobi’s career included further moves, including playing in the Scottish Premiership with Dundee and other clubs (career moves can change; check latest sources for current club).

International career

• Ameobi has represented England at youth levels (including England U20s and U21s). He was also eligible to play for Nigeria and was linked with a potential switch, but he has not become a senior regular for either country.

Personal notes

• Sammy is the twin brother of Shola Ameobi, a well-known striker who also had a long career with Newcastle United.
• Injuries have affected parts of Sammy Ameobi’s career, limiting continuity at times.

This summary reflects known information up to recent seasons; for match-by-match statistics, current club status, or transfer details, consult the latest club sources or sports databases for updates.