Samuel Gidi

Samuel Gidi is a Ghanaian-born Slovak professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati.

Early life

Gidi was born on 15 April 2004 in Accra. He developed at the New Life Football Academy and switched to Žilina Africa academy at age 15. In 2022 he was transferred to MŠK Žilina in Slovakia.

Club career

MŠK Žilina

Gidi made his first-team Slovak First [Football League|Fortuna Liga] debut for Žilina against AS Trenčín on 16 July 2022. He made his first contribution in a 4–1 win against Dukla Banská Bystrica, providing a goal and an assist.

FC Cincinnati

Gidi was acquired by MLS outfit FC Cincinnati on 19 August 2025 for an undisclosed fee.

Personal life

In August 2025, Gidi acquired Slovak citizenship.