Sean Fusire
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sean Sheunesu Fusire[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 31 May 2005[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England[2] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.81 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre midfield | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Carlisle United (on loan from Sheffield Wednesday) | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2022 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | → Carlisle United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:13, 29 January 2025 (UTC) | |||
Sean Sheunesu Fusire (born 31 May 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre midfielder for Carlisle United on loan from EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday.
Career
[edit]Sheffield Wednesday
[edit]Fusire joined Sheffield Wednesday at the age of 9 and was a regular for the clubs U18 and U21 side.[3] He plays centrally or outside in midfield as well as playing right wing back.[4] He signed his first pro contract on 9 December 2022.[5] He made his senior debut against Fleetwood Town in an FA Cup replay on 7 February 2023.[6] Following injuries in the squad, he joined the first team for the remainder of the season along with fellow youngsters Rio Shipston and Adam Alimi-Adetoro who have all made their debut during the season.[7] In November 2023, Fusire underwent a hernia operation, keeping him on the sidelines for a lengthy spell.[8]
On 3 January 2025, Fusire signed a new contract at the club until the summer of 2028.[9][10]
Carlisle United (loan)
[edit]On 7 January 2025, Fusire joined Carlisle United on a loan until the end of the season.[11][12] He made his debut coming off the bench in a 1–0 defeat at home to Bradford City.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Born in England, Fusire is of Zimbabwean descent.[14]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 28 January 2025
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2022–23[15] | League One | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[16] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25[17] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Carlisle United (loan) | 2024–25[17] | League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 3 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "EFL Professional Retain List 2021-22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 65. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ a b "S. Fusire". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ "The lowdown on Sean Fusire". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "Who is 17-year-old 'fast-tracked' Sheffield Wednesday debutant Sean Fusire?". Sheffield Star. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "Sean Fusire pens professional Owls deal". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Something I've been dreaming of". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "Trio added to Sheffield Wednesday first team for 'rest of the season' as Owls hunt League One title". Sheffield Star. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ "Sheffield Wednesday midfielder undergoes surgery". Sheffield Star. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Sean Fusire extends Owls contract". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 3 January 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ^ "Key detail revealed as Sheffield Wednesday secure lengthy contract agreement". Sheffield Star. 6 January 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Sean Fusire Joins on Loan until the end of the season". Carlisle United FC. 7 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "Carlisle bring in Wednesday midfielder Fusire". BBC. 7 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
- ^ "Match Report United 0–1 Bradford". Carlisle United FC. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ^ Nyambabvu, Gilbert (24 November 2022). "Sean Fusire: Sheffield Wednesday midfielder opens up on contract talks and his 'love' for the Owls".
- ^ "Games played by Sean Fusire in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Sean Fusire in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Games played by Sean Fusire in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.