Sam Hughes (footballer)

Samuel Joseph Hughes (born 15 April 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for club Stockport County.

Career
Hughes spent his youth career at West Kirby Wasps FC until the age of 16. Following a trial Hughes joined the Chester academy. He joined Leicester City in July 2017, playing for the side's Development Squad. He joined Salford City on loan in September 2019 and made his league debut on 7 September 2019.

On 9 October 2020, Hughes signed for EFL League One club Burton Albion on loan until January. He made his full debut the following day in a 2–0 defeat to Plymouth Argyle. He scored his first goal for Burton in a 4–2 win against Charlton Athletic on 24 November 2020.

Hughes signed permanently for Burton on a two-and-a-half-year deal in January 2022. At the end of the 2022–23 season, Hughes was named as Burton's Player of the Year.

On 1 July 2024, it was announced that Hughes had signed for League One club Stockport County on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal.

Honours
Individual
 * Burton Albion Player of the Year: 2022–23