Ebbsfleet United top goalscorer Dominic Samuel signs deal to stay at National League South club next season

Top scorer Dominic Samuel has signed a new deal to stay at Ebbsfleet.

The 32-year-old enjoyed his best season in front of goal, scoring 19 goals in all competitions.

Samuel first joined the Fleet in October 2023, having previously featured for Gillingham, Blackburn, Reading and Ross County.

He missed most of the ill-fated National League campaign in 2024/25 after suffering a serious leg injury at Braintree.

But he showed all his class this season and was one of the stand-out strikers in National League South.

Speaking about Samuel during the campaign, Fleet boss Josh Wright said: “I've played with him over the years a couple of times, and he's got serious quality.

“If I'm being honest with you, he's got quality that's above this level.

“He's had to bide his time this year, but that's not just through selection of choice. He's coming on the back of a really serious injury last year, and sometimes that takes time.

“That takes time physically, that takes time mentally, and all the aspects that come with it.

“He's a great character, a great kid. Out of possession, he gets it. He gets the shape well, and he gets the press right in where and when he needs to be in places. On top of that, he's great in the build-up and has a great touch.

“He's got top quality that he can keep hold of the ball and set it off and switch a play. But at the same time, when you give him a chance, more times than not, he takes it.

“People can say that you get poachers and you get boys that need opportunities that are easy opportunities, but he's got a bit of both.

“If you give him a chance in front of goal more times than not, he's going to take it. But at the same time, when he needs to compose himself and pick a spot or put his foot through it,