Samuel Shashoua
- Years with Minnesota United: 2024–present (joined July 2024)
- Position: Midfielder (attacking midfielder / winger)
- Nationality: English
- Acquisition: Signed a six-month deal with Minnesota United FC in the MLS Secondary Transfer Window in July 2024 after his contract expired with Albacete in Spain.
Samuel Shashoua is a London-born attacking midfielder who was brought to MLS after spending several seasons in the Spanish second division (La Liga 2). He developed in the Tottenham Hotspur academy before beginning his professional career in Spain. His time with Minnesota United has been split between the first team and the MLS NEXT Pro reserve squad, MNUFC2, often seeking consistent playing time.
Key stats with Minnesota United (MNUFC):
- MLS regular season appearances (First team): 8
- MLS regular season goals (First team): 0
- MLS NEXT Pro appearances (MNUFC2): 5 (3 goals)
- Loan spell: Loaned to Birmingham Legion FC (USL Championship) for the remainder of the 2025 season starting July 2025, to gain consistent match fitness.
- Contract status: His contract with Minnesota United FC is set to expire on December 31, 2025.
Memorable moments and honors (Overall career):
- Tottenham Hotspur youth: Came up through the Tottenham Hotspur academy, featuring for their U18, U19, and U21 squads.
- Spanish career: Played 79 matches for CD Tenerife in La Liga 2, scoring 10 goals.
- International career: Represented the England U17 (13 caps, 4 goals) and England U18 national teams.
Where is he now?:
- Samuel Shashoua is currently an active Attacking Midfielder/Forward on loan to Birmingham Legion FC in the USL Championship from Minnesota United FC.
- His loan agreement runs through November 2025.
