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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Two-footed
- Aerial presence (185 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Wales international
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Sam Ricketts profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
-
Wales
- Date of birth
- 11 Oct 1981 (44 years)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 77 kg
- Preferred foot
- Both
- Short name
- S. Ricketts
Sam Ricketts recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Romania vs Wales
|
International Friendly | 06 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Wales vs Ghana
|
International Friendly | 02 Jun 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Wales vs Northern Ireland
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 26 Mar 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Wales vs North Macedonia
|
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 18 Nov 2025 | 7 – 1 |
Portugal vs Wales
|
UEFA Nations League | 24 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Denmark vs Wales
|
UEFA Nations League | 27 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Wales vs Norway
|
UEFA Nations League | 01 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Wales vs Denmark
|
UEFA Nations League | 04 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
Norway vs Wales
|
UEFA Nations League | 14 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Wales national team
About Sam Ricketts
Sam Ricketts is a 44-year-old Wales professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 11 October 1981 in Wales, Sam Ricketts has been eligible for senior professional football since 1998. Sam Ricketts stands 185 cm tall and weighs 77 kg, and is comfortable on both feet.
As more Wales national team fixtures are played, Sam Ricketts's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Portugal vs Wales in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Romania 2-1 Wales in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Sam Ricketts hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Sam Ricketts
What team does Sam Ricketts play for?
Sam Ricketts's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Sam Ricketts play?
Sam Ricketts plays as a defender.
How old is Sam Ricketts?
Sam Ricketts was born on 11 October 1981, making them 44 years old.
What nationality is Sam Ricketts?
Sam Ricketts represents Wales.
How tall is Sam Ricketts?
Sam Ricketts stands 185 cm tall and weighs 77 kg.
Is Sam Ricketts left-footed or right-footed?
Sam Ricketts is comfortable using both feet.
Does Sam Ricketts play for the national team?
Sam Ricketts is eligible for Wales. Their next match is Portugal vs Wales on Thursday 24 September 2026 UTC.
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National team
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