Odin Samuels-Smith

Odin Samuels-Smith
Personal information
Full name Odin Darren Samuels-Smith[1]
Date of birth (2006-06-05) 5 June 2006
Place of birth Manchester, England
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Everton
Youth career
2015–2025 Everton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2025– Everton 0 (0)
2025–2026 → Marine (loan) 12 (0)
International career‡
2026– Jamaica 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:36, 31 May 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 22:36, 31 May 2026 (UTC)

Odin Darren Samuels-Smith (born 5 June 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League side Everton. Born in England, he plays for the Jamaica national team.

Club career

Samuels-Smith joined Everton's academy at Under-12 level, progressing through the youth ranks at Goodison Park. A versatile defender, he is capable of operating at right-back, centre-back and left-back. During the 2023–24 season he made 23 appearances for Everton Under-18s, as well as earning two appearances in Premier League 2 for the Under-21s.[2] On 17 August 2024, Samuels-Smith signed his first professional contract with Everton, penning a two-year deal until June 2026.[2]

In October 2025, Samuels-Smith joined Marine of the National League North on loan, making his debut against Worksop Town. He made 15 appearances for the club before returning to Everton in January 2026 to rejoin the Under-21 setup.[3]

International career

Born in England, Samuels-Smith is of Jamaican descent and holds dual-citizenship. He was called up to the Jamaica national team for the 2026 Unity Cup.[4]

Personal life

Samuels-Smith is the twin brother of Ishé Samuels-Smith, a defender who left Everton's academy in 2023 to join Chelsea.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Premier League clubs publish 2022/23 retained lists". premierleague.com. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Everton defender Samuels-Smith pens new deal". Tribal Football. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Odin Samuels-Smith returns to Everton". Marine FC. 11 January 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Samuels-Smith and Clarke set for Reggae Boyz debuts in Unity Cup - Jamaica Observer". 27 May 2026.
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