Samuel Lusale

Samuel Malama Lusale is a footballer who plays as a winger for Manchester United. Born in England, he is a Slovakia youth international.

Early life

Lusale was born on 7 September 2007 in Guildford, England. Born to a Zambian father and a Slovak mother, he does not speak Slovak.
As a youth player, Lusale joined the academy of English side Guildford Saints. At the age of 13 he joined the Crystal Palace youth academy. In July 2024, he joined the youth academy of Manchester United.

International career

Lusale is a Slovakia youth international and is eligible to represent Zambia internationally through his father. In addition, he is eligible to represent England internationally, having been born in the country. On 6 March 2024, he made his debut for the Slovakia national under-17 football team during a 2–1 away win over Switzerland national under-17 football team during 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification.

Style of play

Lusale plays as a winger. American news website ESPN wrote in 2024 that his "his exceptional acceleration, relentless enthusiasm to beat defenders, and clever movement in the final third are qualities that will see him talked about".