Sean Fusire

Sean Sheunesu Fusire (born 31 May 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre midfielder for Sheffield Wednesday.

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]
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:55, 27 August 2024 (UTC)

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]

Personal life

Born in England, Fusire is of Zimbabwean descent.^[9]

Career statistics

As of 29 October 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Sheffield Wednesday	2022–23[10]	League One	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2023–24[11]	Championship	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
	2024–25[12]	Championship	0	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	4	0
Career total			0	0	1	0	5	0	0	0	6	0

References

1. "EFL Professional Retain List 2021-22" (PDF). English Football League. p. 65. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
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. Nyambabvu, Gilbert (24 November 2022). "Sean Fusire: Sheffield Wednesday midfielder opens up on contract talks and his 'love' for the Owls".
10. "Games played by Sean Fusire in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
11. "Games played by Sean Fusire in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
12. "Games played by Sean Fusire in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.