Sam Mantom

West Bromwich Albion

Mantom began his career as a youth player for Walsall's academy before being spotted by West Bromwich Albion. The Baggies reportedly paid £20,000 to bring him to The Hawthorns. After regularly appearing for the Baggies' reserve side, Mantom was handed a professional deal by the club. He joined Icelandic side Haukar on 14 May 2010. Mantom made seven appearances for the newly promoted Úrvalsdeild side, scoring twice. He made his debut for West Brom in the Football League Cup game against Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road on 24 August 2010, which ended in a 2–0 win for the Baggies. On 23 November 2010 he joined Tranmere Rovers on a month–long emergency loan. Mantom made his debut on the same day in a 1–0 defeat against Hartlepool United. On 17 February 2011 he joined Oldham Athletic on a month–long emergency loan. On 19 February 2011, Mantom made his debut for the Latics in a 1–0 defeat against Bristol Rovers. Mantom made four goalless appearances before returning to his parent club.

Walsall

On 6 March 2012, Mantom signed for Football League One side Walsall on loan. Mantom scored on his debut for the Saddlers on the same day in a 3–2 victory over Sheffield United. On 17 March 2012, Mantom scored his second goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat against Yeovil Town. Mantom netted the winning goal in a 3–2 win against Chestefield on 7 April 2012 as the Saddlers narrowly avoided relegation. Mantom returned to Walsall on loan on 9 November 2012. He…

Mantom is a former England under-17 international.

As of match played 18 January 2025

Walsall

Football League Trophy runner-up: 2014–15 Rushall

Southern League Premier Central play-offs: 2022–23 Staffordshire Senior Cup: 2022–23, 2023–24 Walsall Senior Cup: 2022–23, 2023–24 Individual

Walsall Supporters' Player of the Year: 2013–14 Rushall Olympic Supporters' Player of the Year: 2022–23 Rushall Olympic Players' Player of the Year: 2022–23