Sean Tse

Manchester City

Tse was born in Salford, Greater Manchester, to a Hong Kongese father and an English mother of Irish descent. He went on trial with Manchester United in 2004 before joining Manchester City at under-14 level in September 2005. He spent the majority of seasons in the academy team, and was voted the Academy Player of the Month in November 2009. After finishing his time in the academy, he was released by Manchester City in May 2012.

South China

In August 2012, despite being linked with Oldham Athletic, Tse signed for Hong Kong side South China. He made his Hong Kong First Division League debut on 2 September 2012, coming on as a 74th-minute substitute in a 5–2 win over Yokohama FC Hong Kong at Hong Kong Stadium.

Tai Po

On 8 August 2017, Tai Po announced that they had signed Tse.

R&F

On 3 August 2018, it was confirmed that R&F had signed Tse. On 14 October 2020, Tse left the club after his club's withdrawal from the Hong Kong Premier League in the new season.

Kitchee

On 17 February 2021, Kitchee announced the signing of Tse. He made 8 appearances for the club. On 1 July 2022, Tse's contract expired and he left the club.

Hyde United

On 21 July 2023, Tse joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Hyde United, a seventh tier club in English football.

Radcliffe

On 27 October 2023, Tse joined Radcliffe.

Tse is eligible for the Republic of Ireland through his maternal grand-parentage. Tse was called up for Republic of Ireland national under-17 team in April 2009 for two under-17 friendlies against Poland but he absented these two matches. He has also shown interest in joining the Hong Kong national team and was listed on the training squad roster for the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup in 2012. He was then called up by Kim Pan-Gon, the Hong Kong head coach, for the 2013 Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup. On 18 August 2021, Tse was granted the HKSAR passport, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally. On 8 June 2022, Tse made his international debut for Hong Kong in the Asian Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan. On 1 January 2024, Tse was called up to Hong Kong's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Club

As of 16 April 2022

International

As of 24 September 2022

Club

South China

Hong Kong First Division: 2012–13 Hong Kong Senior Shield: 2013–14