Samuel Isaac Jones (born 18 September 1991) is a former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and centre forward.
A Welsh former U19 International, Jones started his career with Leeds United as a youngster, before taking a break from the game to travel Australia.
[2] Aged 15, he began his career with Leeds United's U18s[3] and gained a two-year scholarship, during which time he represented Wales at under-19 level.
[8] On his return to England, Jones spent the latter end of the 2013/14 season at Retford United, making his debut on 1 March 2014, losing 4–0 at home to Heanor Town.
[29] On 11 November 2014, he scored in the 2–2 stalemate against Borrowash Victoria in the Derbyshire Senior Cup; the initial equaliser on 54 minutes from the penalty spot.
[citation needed] Jones joined Conference North side Alfreton Town in June 2015[1] on a one-year deal.
[46][47] Jones was in the team that went on to win the Derbyshire Senior Cup, beating Belper Town in the final on penalties.
[54] However, on 31 January 2017, Jones signed a 2+1⁄2-year deal with newly promoted League Two side Grimsby Town for an undisclosed fee.
[55][56] He made his first appearance for the club on 4 February 2017 in the 1–1 home draw against Luton Town, coming off the subs bench to replace Chris Clements in the 83rd minute.
[61] His loan spell at York was cut short because of the covid-19 pandemic bringing an early end to the 2019-20 season and in May 2020 it was revealed that an agreement had been reached to terminate his contract at Harrogate Town.
[63] On 10 November 2008, Jones played in the qualifying round of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, during a 3–2 defeat by Romania U19s at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey.