Sam Parker (Welsh footballer)

Sam Parker (born 7 July 2006) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL Championship side Swansea City. He is a Wales youth international.

Career
Born in Cardiff, Parker came through the academy at Swansea having joined the club at eight years-old. He signed his first professional contract aged 17 years-old in August 2023, agreeing a three-year deal.

Parker made his debut for the Swansea City senior side in December 2023 in the EFL Championship, in a 2-2 draw away against Coventry City. After his debut, manager Alan Sheehan praised him, saying "He's 17 years of age…I've liked him from the minute I came into the club. I've seen him in the academy and I just think if you're good enough, you're old enough". In April 2024, manager Luke Williams admitted that the club and player were "quite a long way apart" in contract negotiations with Parker having turned down a new deal.

International career
In 2023, he was called up by Wales U17. He made his debut for Wales U17 in February 2023 against Israel U17, and made his first start shortly afterwards at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship against Ireland U17.