Sam Craven is an English football player currently playing for Basford United F.C.
Education
Craven attended The Becket School in his native Nottingham, and was part of the youth setup at storied English football league club N ottinghamshire County where he made several first team appearances as a 17-year-old, before moving to the United States in 2007 after being offered a college soccer scholarship at Lynn University.
Career
College and amateur
He played three seasons at Lynn, scoring three goals with seven assists in 47 games, was a two-time all-conference selection, and helped the Fighting Knights to two conference titles. He transferred to the University at Buffalo prior to his senior year in 2010. During his college years he also played with the Long Island Rough Riders in the USL Premier Development League.
Professional
Craven signed his first professional contract in 2011 when he was signed by F.C. New York of the USL Professional Division.
He made his professional debut on 9 April 2011 in New York"s first-ever game, a 3-0 loss to Orlando City. On 31 January Craven signed for Mansfield Town F.C.