Sam Joseph Dennis Sargeant (born 23 September 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers.

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. He made 18 appearances in all competitions as his side were promoted to the League of Ireland Premier Division. The 2024 season saw him feature in 30 of the club's 36 league games as they finished in a respectable seventh place in their first season back in the top flight, comfortably avoiding the relegation places.

On 9 January 2025, Sargeant signed as a free agent for fellow League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers. On 8 August 2025, he extended his contract until the end of the 2026 season.

Career statistics

As of match played 1 November 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leyton Orient2014–15League One0000000000
2015–16League Two1000000010
2016–17League Two150001020180
2017–18National League3000000030
2018–19National League0000000000
2019–20League Two120100040170
2020–21League Two0000004040
2021–22League Two0000000000
2022–23League Two1000003040
Total3201010130470
Margate (loan)2017–18Isthmian League Premier Division4000–0040
Leatherhead (loan)2017–18Isthmian League Premier Division4000–0040
Barnet (loan)2021–22National League10000–00100
Wealdstone (loan)2021–22National League1000–0010
Waterford2023League of Ireland First Division13020–30180
2024League of Ireland Premier Division30010–00310
Total43030–30490
Sligo Rovers2025League of Ireland Premier Division30030––330
2026League of Ireland Premier Division0000––00
Total30030––330
Career total124070101601480

Honours

Leyton Orient

External links

  • at the Leyton Orient F.C. website
  • at Soccerbase