Vyan Sampson
Born: July 2, 1996
Nationality: Jamaican-English
Position: Defender
Club: INAC Kobe Leonessa (WE League)
National Team: Jamaica

Overview

Vyan Sampson is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club INAC Kobe Leonessa. Born in England, she represents Jamaica internationally.

Club Career

Early Career & Arsenal (2011–2018)

Sampson started her football career at Charlton Athletic before moving to Arsenal’s youth system in 2011. She progressed through the ranks and made her senior debut for Arsenal on October 12, 2014, in a WSL match against Everton. She was part of Arsenal’s FA WSL Cup-winning squad in 2015.

West Ham United (2018–2020)

In 2018, she joined West Ham United and played in their transition into the Women’s Super League (WSL). She made 15 appearances for the club before going on loan to London City Lionesses in 2019, where she played 10 matches and scored one goal.

San Marino Academy & Charlton Athletic (2020–2022)

In 2020, Sampson joined San Marino Academy but did not make an appearance. In January 2021, she moved to Charlton Athletic, playing 15 matches in the FA Women’s Championship.

Heart of Midlothian (2022–2023)

Sampson transferred to Scottish club Heart of Midlothian, where she played 23 matches and scored one goal.

JEF United Chiba (2023–2024) & INAC Kobe Leonessa (2024–Present)

She moved to Japan in 2023, joining JEF United Chiba, where she made six appearances. In 2024, she transferred to INAC Kobe Leonessa, continuing her career in the WE League.

International Career

Sampson played for England at the U-17 and U-19 levels before switching allegiance to Jamaica in 2021. She made her senior debut for Jamaica and has since earned multiple caps, participating in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

Honors & Achievements

• Arsenal
  • FA WSL Cup: 2015

External Links

• Vyan Sampson at Arsenal
• Vyan Sampson at West Ham United
• INAC Kobe Leonessa Profile
• Jamaica Football Federation

Sampson continues to bring her defensive strength to both club and country, showcasing her skills in international and domestic competitions.