{{Short description|Zimbabwean footballer (born 2005)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}} {{Use British English|date=January 2023}} {{ Infobox football biography | name = Sean Fusire | image = Sean Fusire 18102025 (1) (cropped ver2).jpg | caption = Fusire in 2025. | fullname = Sean Sheunesu Fusire<ref>{{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}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|2005|05|31|df=y}}<ref name="SW">{{Cite news |title=S. Fusire |url=https://uk.soccerway.com/players/sean-fusire/806751/|publisher=Soccerway |accessdate=17 January 2023}}</ref> | birth_place = Sheffield, England<ref name="SW"/> | height = {{convert|1.81|m|order=flip}} | position = Right-back, Centre-midfield | currentclub = Sheffield Wednesday | clubnumber = 4 | youthyears1 = 2014–2023 | youthclubs1 = Sheffield Wednesday | years1 = 2023– | clubs1 = Sheffield Wednesday | caps1 = 35 <!--LEAGUE ONLY--> | goals1 = 1 | years2 = 2025 | clubs2 = → Carlisle United (loan) | caps2 = 14 | goals2 = 0 | nationalyears1 = 2025– | nationalteam1 = Zimbabwe | nationalcaps1 = 6 | nationalgoals1 = 0 | club-update = 13:38, 2 May 2026 (UTC) | ntupdate = 15:39, 30 May 2026 (UTC) }} '''Sean Sheunesu Fusire''' (born 31 May 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He plays centrally or outside in midfield as well as playing right wing back.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He signed his first pro contract on 9 December 2022.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He made his senior debut against Fleetwood Town in an FA Cup replay on 7 February 2023.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{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}}</ref> In November 2023, Fusire underwent a hernia operation, keeping him on the sidelines for a lengthy spell.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
On 3 January 2025, Fusire signed a new contract at the club until the summer of 2028.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
====Carlisle United (loan)==== On 7 January 2025, Fusire joined Carlisle United on a loan until the end of the season.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> He made his debut coming off the bench in a 1–0 defeat at home to Bradford City.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He finished his spell having made 14 appearances.<ref name="2024/25"/>
===Return to Sheffield Wednesday=== He returned to Sheffield Wednesday following his loan spell at Carlisle United, making his league debut on the opening day of the season, coming off the bench in a 2–1 defeat against Leicester City, replacing the injured Nathaniel Chalobah.<ref>{{cite news|title=Leicester City 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cx2p50v03y2t|access-date=10 August 2025|publisher=BBC|date=10 August 2025}}</ref> He made his first Championship start a week later in the home game against Stoke City, where he played 65 minutes before being replaced by Charlie McNeill, which would see Wednesday eventually lose 3–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sheffield Wednesday 0–3 Stoke City |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c74114e4j07t#Line-ups|access-date=16 August 2025|publisher=BBC|date=16 August 2025}}</ref> In October 2025, he scored his first senior goal in the 1–2 defeat against Oxford United, driving in a loose ball.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bottom side Sheffield Wednesday beaten by Oxford |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cjw94xe2gegt |access-date=25 October 2025|publisher=BBC|date=25 October 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=New life within this club |url=https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2025/october/28/new-life-within-this-club/ |access-date=29 October 2025|publisher=Sheffield Wednesday FC|date=28 October 2025}}</ref>
==International career== Fusire declared himself for the Zimbabwe national team in May 2025.<ref>{{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}}</ref> The same month he received his first international call up.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He made his debut against Burkina Faso on 6 June 2025.<ref>{{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}}</ref> He was called up for the Zimbabwe squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.<ref>{{cite news |title=he wait is over. Here is the final Warriors AFCON 2025 squad to represent Zimbabwe in Morocco. |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DSH2uAIjLMe/|access-date=10 November 2025 |publisher=Zimbabwe National Squad Instagram Account|date=11 December 2025}}</ref>
==Personal life== Born in England, Fusire is of Zimbabwean descent.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{updated|end of 2025–26 season}}
{| class=wikitable style="text-align:center" |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan=2|Club !rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan=2|FA Cup !colspan=2|League Cup !colspan=2|Other !colspan=2|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan="5"|Sheffield Wednesday |2022–23<ref name="2022/23">{{soccerbase season|167890|2022|accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref> |League One |0||0||1||0||0||0||colspan="2"|–||1||0 |- |2023–24<ref name="2023/24">{{soccerbase season|167890|2023|accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref> |Championship |0||0||0||0||1||0||colspan="2"|–||1||0 |- |2024–25<ref name="2024/25">{{soccerbase season|167890|2024|accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref> |Championship |0||0||0||0||4||0||colspan="2"|–||4||0 |- |2025–26<ref name="2025/26">{{soccerbase season|167890|2025|accessdate=4 September 2020}}</ref> |Championship |35||1||1||0||3||0||colspan="2"|–||39||1 |- !colspan="2"|Total !35!!1!!2!!0!!8!!0!!0!!0!!45!!1 |- |Carlisle United (loan) |2024–25<ref name="2024/25"/> |League Two |14||0||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||colspan="2"|–||14||0 |- !colspan="3"|Career total !49!!1!!2!!0!!8!!0!!0!!0!!59!!1 |}
===International=== {{updated|30 May 2026}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" |- ! National team !! Year !! Apps !! Goals |- |rowspan=2|Zimbabwe | 2025 || 4 || 0 |- | 2026 || 2 || 0 |- ! colspan="2" | Total !! 6 !! 0 |}
==References== {{reflist}}
{{Sheffield Wednesday F.C. squad}} {{Zimbabwe squad 2025 Africa Cup of Nations}}
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