Sam Long

Central Defender - Oxford United
26 Dec 2026
Saturday
Process

Player Profile

Age
31
Date of Birth
16 Feb 1995
Preferred Foot
Right
Squad
Backup Player
Wage
712.5K per year
Contract
until 1 Aug 2029
Languages
English Native
Condition 92%
Natural fitness 79%

Reputation

Where he plays National
Back home National
Worldwide Regional

Personality

Adaptability 8 Ambition 10 Controversy 1 Loyalty 19 Pressure 18 Professionalism 18 Sportsmanship 17 Temperament 15
Leadership 17
Determination 12
Work rate 15
Behaviour Good

Morale & Happiness

Okay

More is going against him than for him.

Very Poor Poor Okay Good Superb
  • Unhappy with lack of playing time

Weighing on him

  • Playing Time Major concern
  • Manager Relationship Concern

Lifting him

  • Dressing Room Status Positive
  • Salary Satisfaction Positive

Where he is going

Stay and lead Asking for it
Will not drop below his level
The club has him as: Starter

What He Wants

  • To be treated like part of the club
    Has said so
  • To be paid what he is worthUnspoken
    Shapes every decision
  • The manager’s trustUnspoken
    Shapes every decision
  • First-team footballUnspoken
    Beginning to feel it
  • His place backUnspoken
    Beginning to feel it

Manager Relationship

Oliver Lawrence Neutral
  • Trust 62%
  • Respect 42%