Sam Stanton
Saint Johnstone/M/
ScotlandPlayer Info
Sam Stanton is a Scottish midfielder known for his technical ability and energy in the centre of the park, currently playing for Saint Johnstone. The 31-year-old offers a dynamic presence, capable of operating in defensive, central, or advanced midfield roles. Stanton emerged from the famed Hibernian youth academy, making his senior debut for the Edinburgh club and showing early promise with his composed passing and vision. He gained further experience with loan moves and a permanent transfer to Dundee United, where he became a key component of their midfield, known for his work rate and ability to break up play and initiate attacks. A move to Saint Johnstone has seen him continue to be a consistent performer in the Scottish Premiership. While major team honors have eluded him thus far, he has been a dependable and highly-regarded player at every club. Stanton is a classic box-to-box midfielder, appreciated for his engine, tidy footwork, and tactical intelligence on the pitch.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
Raith Rovers
Saint JohnstoneSigned
2025/05/30
ArbroathRaith RoversLoan Ended
2025/01/22
Raith RoversArbroathLoan
2021/12/31
DundalkRaith RoversSigned
2021/01/25
Phoenix Rising FCDundalkSigned
2020/01/22
Dundee UnitedPhoenix Rising FCSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Saint Johnstone
SCO Championship2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
17
Games Started
8
Minutes Per Game
769
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
2
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
15
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
7
Be Fouled Per Game
8