Sam Sargeant

Sam Joseph Dennis Sargeant (born 23 September 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Waterford.

Early life
Sargeant was born in Greenwich, London.

Career
In November 2015, after featuring on the bench for Leyton Orient, Sargeant joined Redbridge on a work experience loan. Sargeant made his first-team debut, and kept a clean sheet, in Orient's 1–0 win away to Yeovil Town on 7 May 2016. After spending most of the 2016–17 season on Orient's substitutes' bench as back-up to Alex Cisak, Sargeant made his second appearance in the 2–1 defeat at home to Carlisle United on 4 February 2017.

In early January 2018, Sargeant moved to Isthmian League Premier Division club Margate on a 28-day loan. After four appearances, keeping two clean sheets, he was recalled to Orient after Dean Brill picked up an injury in training.

On 9 February, Sargeant signed on loan to Leatherhead until the end of the 2017–18 season. He joined Barnet on loan for the first two months of the 2021–22 National League season, returning to Orient after ten appearances.

On 11 January 2022, Sargeant joined National League side Wealdstone on a seven-day emergency loan deal due to a suspension to first choice goalkeeper George Wickens. His sole appearance came in a 1–0 defeat away to Boreham Wood before leaving the club later that week.

On 1 July 2022, Sargeant signed a new one-year contract to stay at Leyton Orient. Manager Richie Wellens said, "Sometimes when you’re looking for a number two keeper, chemistry is important. Sarge is a really good character, trains very well, and can be relied upon if we need him."

On 19 July 2023, Sargeant signed for League of Ireland First Division club Waterford.

Honours
Leyton Orient
 * FA Trophy runner-up: 2018–19