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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]

On 18 February 2026, Neave made his debut for Newcastle coming on as a substitute for Harvey Barnes in a 6–1 win over Qarabağ FK in the Champions League.[11]

International career

Neave is an England U18 international.[9]

On 28 March 2026, Neave made his England U19 debut as a substitute during a 1-0 2026 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification win over Poland.[12]

Style of play

Described as a “rangy striker”,[13] he was approaching the height of 6ft 1 inches by the age of 17.[14]

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

  1. ^ “2024/25 Updated Premier League squad lists”. Premier League. 7 February 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  2. ^ “Sean Neave”. Soccerway. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  3. ^ Ryder, Lee (7 November 2024). “Newcastle United teenage striker giving Eddie Howe food for thought after goal run”. Chronicle Live. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Sarson, Kelan (16 October 2024). “Forget Wilson: Newcastle could unearth their next Isak in academy sensation”. Football Fan Cast. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  6. ^ Scurr, Dominic (12 July 2024). “Newcastle United strike ‘unbelievable’ deal after shock AC Milan call-up”. Shields Gazette. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  7. ^ Harrison, Adam (21 May 2024). “Meet the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens squad”. One Football. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  8. ^ “Birmingham vs. Newcastle”. Soccerway. 8 February 2025. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Wiseman, Ciaran (19 March 2025). “Newcastle hand 17-year-old Carabao Cup medal despite never playing a game”. Talksport. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  11. ^ “Qarabağ vs Newcastle United: Champions League play-off first leg”. BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 February 2026.
  12. ^ Gibson, Thomas (28 March 2026). “Report: England MU19s 1-0 Poland”. England Football. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
  13. ^ Sinclair, Angus (6 November 2024). “Shearer 2.0: Newcastle may have their biggest teen star since Miley”. Football Fan Cast. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ “Liverpool 1–2 Newcastle United: Line-ups”. BBC Sport. 16 March 2025. Retrieved 16 March 2025.