Sean Fusire

{{ Infobox football biography

| name = Sean Fusire

| image =

| fullname = Sean Sheunesu Fusire{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/contentassets/bbc45f8b74f946c9a6d98bbf8ecf0207/efl-professional-retain-list---2021-22.pdf|title=EFL Professional Retain List 2021-22|publisher=English Football League |page=65 |accessdate=27 October 2021}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|05|31|df=y}}{{Cite news |title=S. Fusire |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/sean-fusire/806751/|publisher=Soccerway |accessdate=17 January 2023}}

| birth_place = Sheffield, England

| height = {{convert|1.81|m|order=flip}}

| position = Centre midfield

| currentclub = Sheffield Wednesday

| clubnumber = 30

| youthyears1 = 2014–2022

| youthclubs1 = Sheffield Wednesday

| years1 = 2022–

| clubs1 = Sheffield Wednesday

| caps1 = 0

| goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2025

| clubs2 = → Carlisle United (loan)

| caps2 = 14

| goals2 = 0

| nationalyears1 = 2025–

| nationalteam1 = Zimbabwe

| nationalcaps1 = 2

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| club-update = 16:15, 3 May 2025 (UTC)

| ntupdate = 18:42, 10 June 2025 (UTC)

}}

Sean Sheunesu Fusire (born 31 May 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre midfielder for {{English football updater|SheffieW}} club Sheffield Wednesday. Born in England, he plays international football for Zimbabwe.

Club career

=Sheffield Wednesday=

Fusire joined Sheffield Wednesday at the age of 9 and was a regular for the club's U18 and U21 side.{{cite web |title=The lowdown on Sean Fusire|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2023/february/the-lowdown-on-sean-fusire/|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C. |accessdate=8 February 2022}} He plays centrally or outside in midfield as well as playing right wing back.{{cite web |title=Who is 17-year-old 'fast-tracked' Sheffield Wednesday debutant Sean Fusire?|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/who-is-17-year-old-fast-tracked-sheffield-wednesday-debutant-sean-fusire-4018187|publisher=Sheffield Star |accessdate=8 February 2022}} He signed his first pro contract on 9 December 2022.{{cite web |title=Sean Fusire pens professional Owls deal|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2022/december/sean-fusire-pens-professional-owls-deal/|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C. |accessdate=9 December 2022}} He made his senior debut against Fleetwood Town in an FA Cup replay on 7 February 2023.{{cite web |title=Something I've been dreaming of|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2023/february/something-ive-been-dreaming-of/|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday F.C. |accessdate=9 December 2022}} Following injuries in the squad, he joined the first team for the remainder of the season along with fellow youngsters Rio Shipston and Adam Alimi-Adetoro who have all made their debut during the season.{{cite web |title=Trio added to Sheffield Wednesday first team for 'rest of the season' as Owls hunt League One title|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/trio-added-to-sheffield-wednesday-first-team-for-rest-of-the-season-as-owls-hunt-league-one-title-4030124|publisher=Sheffield Star |accessdate=17 February 2023}} In November 2023, Fusire underwent a hernia operation, keeping him on the sidelines for a lengthy spell.{{cite web |title=Sheffield Wednesday midfielder undergoes surgery|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesday-midfielder-undergoes-surgery-return-date-unknown-4424214|publisher=Sheffield Star |accessdate=27 November 2023}}

On 3 January 2025, Fusire signed a new contract at the club until the summer of 2028.{{cite news|title=Sean Fusire extends Owls contract|url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2025/january/03/sean-fusire-extends-owls-contract/|access-date=3 January 2025|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday Official Site|date=3 January 2025}}{{cite news|title=Key detail revealed as Sheffield Wednesday secure lengthy contract agreement|url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/key-detail-revealed-as-sheffield-wednesday-secure-lengthy-sean-fusire-agreement-4932371|access-date=6 January 2025|publisher=Sheffield Star|date=6 January 2025}}

==Carlisle United (loan)==

On 7 January 2025, Fusire joined Carlisle United on a loan until the end of the season.{{cite news |title=Sean Fusire Joins on Loan until the end of the season|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/sean-fusire-joins-loan-until-end-season|access-date=7 January 2025 |publisher=Carlisle United FC |date=7 January 2025}}{{cite news |title=Carlisle bring in Wednesday midfielder Fusire|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce32d59z0qdo|access-date=7 January 2025 |publisher=BBC |date=7 January 2025}} He made his debut coming off the bench in a 1–0 defeat at home to Bradford City.{{cite news |title=Match Report United 0–1 Bradford|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/match-report-united-0-1-bradford|access-date=18 January 2025 |publisher=Carlisle United FC |date=18 January 2025}} He finished his spell having made 14 appearances.

International career

Fusire declared himself for the Zimbabwe national team in May 2025.{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/football/exciting-sheffield-wednesday-midfielder-makes-big-international-decision/ar-AA1FgQLa|title=Sheffield Wednesday midfielder makes big international decision|first=Joe|last=Crann|date=22 May 2025}} The same month he received his first international call up.{{Cite web|url=https://x.com/online_zifa/status/1927294339010396596|title=Warriors Squad for the June friendlies vs Burkina Faso and Niger|date=28 May 2025}} He made his debut against Burkina Faso on 6 June 2025.{{Cite web|url=https://x.com/online_zifa/status/1931068174579257677|title=The moment Sean Fusire made his international debut for the Warriors|date=6 June 2025}}

Personal life

Born in England, Fusire is of Zimbabwean descent.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newzimbabwe.com/sean-fusire-sheffield-wednesday-midfielder-opens-up-on-contract-talks-and-his-love-for-the-owls/|title=Sean Fusire: Sheffield Wednesday midfielder opens up on contract talks and his 'love' for the Owls|first=Gilbert|last=Nyambabvu|date=24 November 2022}}

Career statistics

rowspan=2\|Club !rowspan=2\|Season !colspan=3\|League !colspan=2\|FA Cup !colspan=2\|League Cup !colspan=2\|Other !colspan=2\|Total
class=wikitable style="text-align:center" \|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
rowspan="4"\|Sheffield Wednesday \|2022–23{{soccerbase season\|167890\|2022\|accessdate=4 September 2020}} \|League One \|0	0	1	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|–	1	0
2023–24{{soccerbase season\|167890\|2023\|accessdate=4 September 2020}} \|Championship \|0	0	0	0	1	0	colspan="2"\|–	1	0
2024–25{{soccerbase season\|167890\|2024\|accessdate=4 September 2020}} \|Championship \|0	0	0	0	4	0	colspan="2"\|–	4	0
colspan="2"\|Total !0	0	1	0	5	0	0	0	6	0
Carlisle United (loan) \|2024–25 \|League Two \|14	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|–	colspan="2"\|–	14	0
colspan="3"\|Career total !14	0	1	0	5	0	0	0	20	0