Sam Heathcote

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Sam Heathcote
Newcastle Town v Macclesfield - 15 July 2025 - Sam Heathcote.jpg
Heathcote playing for Macclesfield in 2025
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-12-24) 24 December 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth Altrincham, England
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 Macclesfield
Number 13
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015–2016 Altrincham 13 (1)
2016–2019 Crewe Alexandra
2023– Macclesfield
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 January 2026 (UTC)

Sam Heathcote (born 24 December 1997) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League North club Macclesfield. Alongside his football career, he works as a physical education teacher.

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Football career

In December 2021, Heathcote was named Division One North Player of the Month for his performances while playing for West Didsbury & Chorlton. He received the award in January 2022. [1]

He later joined Macclesfield, becoming part of the club's rebuilding project following its re-formation in 2020 after the demise of Macclesfield Town.

In January 2026, Heathcote played a key role in Macclesfield's historic 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup, with Macclesfield becoming the first non-league side to eliminate the defending holders since 1909. [2] [3]

Education career

Heathcote has combined non-league football with full-time employment in education, working as a physical education teacher at Stamford Park Primary School in Altrincham while playing at semi-professional level. [4]

Following the January 2026 match, Heathcote spoke about returning to his teaching duties while continuing to play for the club. [5] [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Sam Heathcote Receives his December 2021 Player of the Month Award for Division One North". North West Counties Football League. 25 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "Macclesfield shock Crystal Palace in FA Cup history-maker". Manchester Evening News.
  3. ↑ "Sam sets the tone for pupil Dawson". The Non-League Football Paper.
  4. 1 2 Wilkinson, Damon; Parker, Ian (11 January 2026). "Back for school for Macclesfield FA Cup hero Sam Heathcote". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Macclesfield's Sam Heathcote returning to PE teacher job after helping stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace". ESPN.
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