Sean McLoughlin (footballer)

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Sean McLoughlin (footballer)

Sean Desmond McLoughlin (born 13 November 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for EFL Championship club Hull City as a defender.

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Sean McLoughlin
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McLoughlin with Hull City in 2022
Personal information
Full name Sean Desmond McLoughlin[1]
Date of birth (1996-11-13) 13 November 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Cork, Ireland
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Hull City
Number 6
Youth career
Springfield Ramblers
2013–2015 Cork City
2015–2016 College Corinthians
2016–2017 UCC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Cork City 48 (5)
2019– Hull City 116 (0)
2019St Mirren (loan) 21 (1)
International career
Republic of Ireland U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:28, 22 February 2025 (UTC)
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Club career

Born in Cork, McLoughlin signed for Cork City in 2013 after previously playing for Springfield Ramblers.[3] He moved to College Corinthians in 2015, returning to Cork City in 2017 after a spell with UCC.[3] He made his debut for Cork City in October 2017.[3] He signed a new 18 month contract in July 2018.[4]

McLoughlin signed for Hull City in July 2019.[5][6] He moved on loan to Scottish club St Mirren later that month.[7] McLoughlin was an ever-present for St Mirren in the first part of the 2019–20 Scottish Premiership season, and returned to Hull at the end of the loan on 31 December 2019.[8]

He made his first start for Hull on 8 February 2020 in a 1–1 draw away to Reading.[9]

On 5 March 2021, McLoughlin signed a new three-year contract with Hull City.[10]

In March 2023, McLoughlin was named Hull City Player of the Month for February.[11]

On 18 April 2023, McLoughlin signed a new three-year contract with the club.[12]

International career

McLoughlin has represented Ireland at under-21 level.[5]

Playing style

Primarily a central defender, McLoughlin made his debut in October 2017 as a left-back.[3]

Career statistics

As of 22 February 2025.[2][13]
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Club Season League National Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cork City 2017 League of Ireland Premier Division 1000000[a]010
2018 27330104[b]03[c]0383
2019 202202[a]02[d]0262
Total 48530306050655
Hull City 2019–20 EFL Championship 700070
2020–21 EFL League One 3010206[e]0120
2021–22 EFL Championship 320100000330
2022–23 EFL Championship 260101000280
2023–24 EFL Championship 230201000260
2024–25 EFL Championship 23010100025|0
Total 1160605000601330
St Mirren (loan) 2019–20 Scottish Premiership 211211
Career Total 18569080601102196
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  1. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  2. 2 appearances in UEFA Champions League & 2 appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. 1 appearance in President's Cup and 2 appearances in Munster Senior Cup
  4. 1 appearance in President's Cup and 1 appearance in Munster Senior Cup
  5. Appearances in the EFL Trophy

References

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