Sean McLoughlin

Early career

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

Hull City

McLoughlin signed for Hull City in July 2019. He moved on loan to Scottish club St Mirren later that month. 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. He made his first start for Hull on 8 February 2020 in a 1–1 draw away to Reading. On 5 March 2021, McLoughlin signed a new three-year contract with Hull City. In March 2023, McLoughlin was named Hull City Player of the Month for February. On 18 April 2023, McLoughlin signed a new three-year contract with the club.

Blackburn Rovers

On 19 July 2025, McLoughlin signed for fellow Championship club Blackburn Rovers on an initial two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. McLoughlin scored his first goal for the club and his first in English football in the opening round of the 2026–27 season, equalising against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium in a 2–2 draw.

McLoughlin has represented Ireland at under-21 level.

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

As of match played 19 September 2026.