Sean Neave
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sean Thomas Neave[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 May 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle United | ||
| Number | 62 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2025 | Newcastle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | England U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U18 | 2 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:10, 2 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 13:10, 18 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Sean Thomas Neave (born 27 May 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Newcastle United. He is an England youth international.[2]
Club career
Neave started his youth career at Wallsend Boys Club before joining the academy at Newcastle United.[3] A striker, he was a regular goal scorer throughout his time with the Newcastle academy system, including 17 goals in his first 30 games for Newcastle U18.[4][5] He signed a first professional contract with the club in July 2024.[6] That summer, he featured in the 2024 HKFC Soccer Sevens for Newcastle U21.[7]
Neave was included in the Newcastle first-team match-day squad on 8 February 2025, named as a substitute for their FA Cup fourth round tie away at Birmingham City.[8][9] He was an unused substitute as Newcastle won the 2025 EFL Cup final 2-1 against Liverpool on 16 March 2025 to claim their first major trophy for seventy years.[10]
International career
Neave is an England U18 international.[9]
Style of play
Described as a "rangy striker",[11] he was approaching the height of 6ft 1 inches by the age of 17.[12]
Personal life
Neave attended Thorp Academy in Ryton, Tyne and Wear.[9] He and his family reside in the village of Winlaton.
Honours
Newcastle United
References
- ^ "2024/25 Updated Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Sean Neave". Soccerway. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ Ryder, Lee (7 November 2024). "Newcastle United teenage striker giving Eddie Howe food for thought after goal run". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ Gokal, Mehdi (7 November 2024). "Striker with 23 goals and 7 assists dreams of playing for Newcastle amid Isak's uncertain future". Caught Offside. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ Sarson, Kelan (16 October 2024). "Forget Wilson: Newcastle could unearth their next Isak in academy sensation". Football Fan Cast. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ Scurr, Dominic (12 July 2024). "Newcastle United strike 'unbelievable' deal after shock AC Milan call-up". Shields Gazette. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ Harrison, Adam (21 May 2024). "Meet the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens squad". One Football. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ "Birmingham vs. Newcastle". Soccerway. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Introducing Sean Neave - the teenage forward in the squad for today's FA Cup tie". One Football. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Ciaran (19 March 2025). "Newcastle hand 17-year-old Carabao Cup medal despite never playing a game". Talksport. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ Sinclair, Angus (6 November 2024). "Shearer 2.0: Newcastle may have their biggest teen star since Miley". Football Fan Cast. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ Ryder, Lee (22 January 2025). "Newcastle United's lightning-quick teen, next Miley brother and goal machines who can save millions". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
- ^ "Liverpool 1–2 Newcastle United: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 16 March 2025. Retrieved 16 March 2025.