Ernie Weaver

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Ernie Weaver
Personal information
Full name Ernie Luke Weaver [1]
Date of birth (2006-09-08) 8 September 2006 (age 19) [2]
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Sheffield Wednesday
Number 30
Youth career
–2025 Sheffield Wednesday
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2025– Sheffield Wednesday 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:04, 20 September 2025 (UTC)

Ernie Luke Weaver (born 8 September 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship side Sheffield Wednesday.

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Club career

Sheffield Wednesday

He started his Sheffield Wednesday two-year scholarship ahead of the 2023–24 season. [3] He became U18 captain before signing his first professional contract with the club in July 2025. [4] [5] [6] On the 13 August 2025, Weaver made his professional debut against Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Cup, where the young Owls side would draw 3–3 against the League One side, eventually winning the game on penalties. [7] [8] Three days later, he made his senior league debut, replacing Max Lowe on the 85th minute against Stoke City. [9] At the start of September, manager Henrik Pedersen moved Weaver, alongside teammates Reece Johnson, Jarvis Thornton and goalkeeper Logan Stretch into the first team dressing room. [10] The following week he started his first Championship game, starting in a 2–0 win against Portsmouth, Wednesday's first win of the season. [11]

Personal life

In August 2025, Sky claimed during his debut against Bolton Wanderers that Weaver was the son of former footballer and coach Nicky Weaver, who also played for Sheffield Wednesday, however this is not true. [12]

Career statistics

As of 20 September 2025.
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield Wednesday 2025–26 [13] Championship 3000300060
Career total3000300060

    References

    1. ↑ "EFL Professional Retain List 2024-25" (PDF). English Football League. p. 35. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
    2. ↑ "E. Weaver". Soccerway. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
    3. ↑ "Academy welcomes new apprentices!". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
    4. ↑ "Senior debut, cup wins and eyes on more". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
    5. ↑ "Professional deals for six young Owls". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
    6. ↑ "Highly-rated centre back signs on at Sheffield Wednesday". Sheffield Star. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
    7. ↑ "Bolton Wanderers 3–3 Sheffield Wednesday". BBC. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
    8. ↑ "Henrik Pedersen praises Sheffield Wednesday's senior service as academy youngsters shine in cup". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
    9. ↑ "Sheffield Wednesday 0–3 Stoke City". BBC. 16 August 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
    10. ↑ "Four Sheffield Wednesday players switch dressing rooms in big indication of future". Sheffield Star. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
    11. ↑ "Portsmouth 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday". BBC. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
    12. ↑ "Sheffield Wednesday teenager Ernie Weaver earning praise from Henrik Pedersen - but rumour isn't true". Sheffield Star. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
    13. ↑ "Games played by Ernie Weaver in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
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