Sean Fusire

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Sean Fusire
Personal information
Full name Sean Sheunesu Fusire [1]
Date of birth (2005-05-31) 31 May 2005 (age 19) [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*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022– Sheffield Wednesday 0 (0)
2025–Carlisle United (loan) 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:46, 11 February 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.

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Career

Sheffield Wednesday

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)

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

Born in England, Fusire is of Zimbabwean descent. [14]

Career statistics

As of 11 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield Wednesday 2022–23 [15] League One 00100010
2023–24 [16] Championship 00001010
2024–25 [17] Championship00004040
Total0010500060
Carlisle United (loan) 2024–25 [17] League Two 500050
Career total50105000110

References

  1. "EFL Professional Retain List 2021-22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 65. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  2. 1 2 "S. Fusire". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  3. "The lowdown on Sean Fusire". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  4. "Who is 17-year-old 'fast-tracked' Sheffield Wednesday debutant Sean Fusire?". Sheffield Star. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  5. "Sean Fusire pens professional Owls deal". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  6. "Something I've been dreaming of". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  7. "Trio added to Sheffield Wednesday first team for 'rest of the season' as Owls hunt League One title". Sheffield Star . Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  8. "Sheffield Wednesday midfielder undergoes surgery". Sheffield Star . Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  9. "Sean Fusire extends Owls contract". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 3 January 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  10. "Key detail revealed as Sheffield Wednesday secure lengthy contract agreement". Sheffield Star. 6 January 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
  11. "Sean Fusire Joins on Loan until the end of the season". Carlisle United FC. 7 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  12. "Carlisle bring in Wednesday midfielder Fusire". BBC. 7 January 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  13. "Match Report United 0–1 Bradford". Carlisle United FC. 18 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  14. Nyambabvu, Gilbert (24 November 2022). "Sean Fusire: Sheffield Wednesday midfielder opens up on contract talks and his 'love' for the Owls".
  15. "Games played by Sean Fusire in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  16. "Games played by Sean Fusire in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  17. 1 2 "Games played by Sean Fusire in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.