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 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2022 | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Carlisle United (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | Zimbabwe | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:15, 3 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:42, 10 June 2025 (UTC) | |||
Sean Sheunesu Fusire (born 31 May 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre midfielder for EFL Championship club Sheffield Wednesday. Born in England, he plays international football for Zimbabwe.
Club career
[edit]Sheffield Wednesday
[edit]Fusire joined Sheffield Wednesday at the age of 9 and was a regular for the club's 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] He finished his spell having made 14 appearances.[14]
International career
[edit]Fusire declared himself for the Zimbabwe national team in May 2025.[15] The same month he received his first international call up.[16] He made his debut against Burkina Faso on 6 June 2025.[17]
Personal life
[edit]Born in England, Fusire is of Zimbabwean descent.[18]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 10 May 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2022–23[19] | League One | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[20] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25[14] | 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[14] | League Two | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||
International
[edit]- As of 6 June 2025
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 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.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Sean Fusire in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
- ^ Crann, Joe (22 May 2025). "Sheffield Wednesday midfielder makes big international decision".
- ^ "Warriors Squad for the June friendlies vs Burkina Faso and Niger". 28 May 2025.
- ^ "The moment Sean Fusire made his international debut for the Warriors". 6 June 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.
- 2005 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Sheffield
- Zimbabwean men's footballers
- Zimbabwe men's international footballers
- English men's footballers
- English people of Zimbabwean descent
- Sportspeople of Zimbabwean descent
- Men's association football midfielders
- Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players
- Carlisle United F.C. players
- 21st-century Zimbabwean sportsmen
- 21st-century English sportsmen