Sean Longstaff

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Sean Longstaff is an English professional footballer born in 1997 who plays as a midfielder.

Longstaff began his career with Newcastle United's youth team at just 9 years old.

Sean Longstaff is a keen cricket player and has played for Tynemouth Cricket Club.

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Биография

Early Life

Sean David Longstaff was born in 1997 and raised in North Shields, England. He comes from a sporting family; his father, David, was a notable ice hockey player for Great Britain, and his younger brother, Matty, is also a professional footballer currently playing for CF Montréal. Both Sean and Matty are lifelong supporters of Newcastle United, a passion that runs deep in their family.

Career

Longstaff's football journey began at the age of nine when he joined the youth team of Newcastle United. He gained valuable experience through loan spells at Kilmarnock and Blackpool, where he made a significant impact, scoring nine goals in 45 appearances for Blackpool during the 2017-18 season. Upon returning to Newcastle, he made his first-team debut in August 2018 and quickly became a fan favorite. His breakthrough moment came when he scored his first Premier League goal against Burnley in February 2019, followed by a memorable performance against Manchester City, where he won a penalty that secured a victory for his team.

In January 2023, Longstaff showcased his talent by scoring twice in a crucial EFL Cup semi-final match against Southampton, helping Newcastle reach the final. As of 2025, he continues to play as a midfielder for Leeds United in the Premier League, furthering his career in top-flight football.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Longstaff has earned recognition for his contributions on the pitch, including winning the EFL Cup with Newcastle United in the 2024-25 season. His journey from youth football to professional leagues exemplifies his dedication and skill, marking him as a notable player in English football.

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Career

Newcastle United

Longstaff began his career with the youth team of Newcastle United at 9 years old. He moved on loan to Scottish Premiership club Kilmarnock in January 2017, along with Callum Roberts and Freddie Woodman. In July 2017, he signed on loan for EFL League One club Blackpool for the 2017–18 season, where he made 45 appearances and scored nine goals. His first goal for the Newcastle United first team was on 17 July 2018, when he opened the scoring in a 2–0 win over St Patrick's Athletic in a pre-season friendly at Richmond Park. Longstaff impressed manager Rafa Benítez in pre-season and was rewarded with a four-year contract in November 2018. Longstaff made his competitive first team debut against Nottingham Forest in the second round of the EFL Cup in August 2018, before making his Premier League debut as a second-half substitute against Liverpool at Anfield the following December. This was followed up by his first goal in an FA Cup third round replay against Blackburn Rovers, before he put in a memorable performance by winning the penalty that gave Newcastle a 2–1 win over champions Manchester City in January 2019. On 26 February 2019, Longstaff scored his first Premier League goal for Newcastle in a 2–0 win over Burnley. In March 2019, Longstaff was ruled out for the rest of the 2018–19 season, following a knee ligament injury. On 31 January 2023, he scored a brace in a 2–1 win over Southampton in the EFL Cup semi-final second leg to qualify his club to…

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Club: Blackpool F.C. (2017–2018)
Club: Kilmarnock F.C. (2017–2017)
Club: Newcastle United F.C. (2018–2025)
Club: Leeds United F.C. (2025–)
League: Premier League
National team: England

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Personal life

Raised in North Shields, Longstaff's younger brother Matty is a footballer who plays for CF Montréal. Their father David is a former Great Britain ice hockey player, who featured over 100 times for the national side, and was a coach for the Whitley Warriors until the end of the 2022–23 season. On his father's side, Longstaff is a second cousin of former England international Alan Thompson. They are not related to former Newcastle academy player Luis Longstaff. Longstaff's father stated that both Sean and Matty are lifelong fans of Newcastle United. His brother Harry supports Kettering Town. Longstaff is a keen cricket player who has turned out for Tynemouth Cricket Club.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia