Sean Clare Explained

Sean Clare
Fullname:Sean James Kweku Clare[1]
Birth Date:18 September 1996
Birth Place:Hackney, England
Height:1.90 m[2]
Position:Right Back/Midfielder
Currentclub:Leyton Orient
Clubnumber:28
Youthclubs1:Charlton Athletic[3]
Youthclubs2:Nike Academy
Years1:2016–2018
Clubs1:Sheffield Wednesday
Caps1:5
Goals1:1
Years2:2016
Clubs2:Bury (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2017
Clubs3:Accrington Stanley (loan)
Caps3:8
Goals3:1
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:Gillingham (loan)
Caps4:21
Goals4:1
Years5:2018–2020
Clubs5:Heart of Midlothian
Caps5:54
Goals5:7
Years6:2020–2021
Clubs6:Oxford United
Caps6:17
Goals6:0
Years7:2021
Clubs7:Burton Albion (loan)
Caps7:20
Goals7:1
Years8:2021–2023
Clubs8:Charlton Athletic
Caps8:76
Goals8:2
Years9:2023–2024
Clubs9:Wigan Athletic
Caps9:33
Goals9:1
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Leyton Orient
Caps10:2
Goals10:0
Club-Update:17:10, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Sean James Kweku Clare (born 18 September 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Leyton Orient. He has previously played for Sheffield Wednesday, Hearts, Oxford United and Charlton Athletic and had loan spells at Bury, Accrington Stanley, Gillingham and Burton Albion.

Club career

Sheffield Wednesday

In February 2016, after leaving the Nike Academy, Clare signed a contract with Sheffield Wednesday until 2017.[4] He scored his first goal for Wednesday in a 4–2 defeat to Aston Villa on 24 February 2018.[5]

Bury (loan)

In March 2016 he signed for Bury on loan,[6] making his professional debut on 5 March against Bradford City.

Accrington Stanley (loan)

On 20 January 2017 he signed a loan until the end of the season with Accrington Stanley. Accrington manager John Coleman stated he was happy to add another attacking option to the squad with the signing of Clare.[7] His first appearance for Accrington was part of a 1–1 draw against Carlisle United.[8]

Gillingham (loan)

On 31 August 2017, he signed for Gillingham on loan until 3 January.[9] He scored his first league goal for the club in his second appearance, against AFC Wimbledon on 12 September 2017.[10]

In January 2018 Clare was recalled from his loan spell back to Sheffield Wednesday making his first senior debut in a 0–0 draw against city rivals Sheffield United.[11]

Heart of Midlothian

Clare signed a three-year contract with Scottish Premiership club Heart of Midlothian in September 2018. Clare featured for Hearts in the 2019 Scottish Cup Final, which they lost 1–2 to Celtic.[12]

Oxford United

On 6 August 2020, Clare signed for League One club Oxford United, for an undisclosed fee, on a three-year deal.[13]

Burton Albion (loan)

On 12 January 2021, Clare joined League One side Burton Albion on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season.[14] He scored his first goal for Burton in a 2–1 defeat to Shrewsbury Town on 23 March 2021.[15]

Charlton Athletic

On 20 July 2021, Clare joined League One side Charlton Athletic on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[16]

On 13 May 2023, it was announced that Clare would leave the club when his contract expired in June.[17]

Wigan Athletic

On 11 July 2023, Clare joined Wigan Athletic on a three-year deal.[18]

Leyton Orient

On 21 July 2024, Clare signed for fellow League One side Leyton Orient on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[19]

Personal life

Born in England, Clare is of Ghanaian descent.[20]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield Wednesday2015–16Championship0000000000
2016–170000000000
2017–185100000051
Sheffield Wednesday total5100000051
Bury (loan)2015–16League One4000000040
Accrington Stanley (loan)2016–17League Two8110000091
Gillingham (loan)2017–18League One21130002[21] 0261
2018–19Scottish Premiership283631000356
2019–20264327000366
Hearts of Midlothian total5479580007112
Oxford United2020–21League One17000102[22] 0200
Burton Albion (loan)2020–21League One201000000201
Charlton Athletic2021–22League One36130103[23] 0431
2022–2340130402[24] 0491
Charlton Athletic total762605050922
Wigan Athletic2023–24League One33130002[25] 0381
Leyton Orient2024–25League One2000100030
Career total2401422515011028819

Media work

In June 2020, Clare appeared in a special podcast panel discussing his experiences of racism in football with A View from the Terrace host Craig Fowler.[26]

Honours

Heart of Midlothian

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Retained List 2016–17. English Football League. 13 June 2017.
  2. Web site: Sean Clare . Charlton Athletic F.C. . 30 September 2022.
  3. Web site: Get to know Sean Clare – the Sheffield Wednesday talent being linked with moves to Tottenham, Everton and several others . Aiden . Cusick . HITC. 27 February 2018. 25 May 2019.
  4. Web site: Owls sign Nike Academy midfielder. Joe . Braithwait . Access Wednesday . 19 February 2016 . 6 August 2020.
  5. Web site: Sheff Wed 2–4 Aston Villa . BBC Sport. 24 February 2018. 26 February 2018.
  6. Web site: Owls youngster joins Bury on loan. Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. 6 March 2016. 6 March 2016.
  7. News: Sheffield Wednesday midfielder joins Accrington on loan . BBC . 20 January 2017 . 20 January 2017.
  8. News: Match Reports for Carlisle United vs Accrington Stanley. BBC . 21 January 2017 . 21 January 2017.
  9. Web site: Sean Clare: Gillingham sign Sheffield Wednesday midfielder on loan . 31 August 2017 . BBC Sport . 6 August 2020.
  10. Web site: AFC Wimbledon 1–1 Gillingham . 12 September 2017 . BBC Sport . 6 August 2020.
  11. Web site: 'Everything a Club Would Want in A Loan Signing': Gillingham Fans React as Sean Clare Returns to Sheffield Wednesday . 5 January 2018 . Aiden . Cusick . HITC . 6 August 2020.
  12. News: Edouard secures Celtic's treble treble. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2021-01-16.
  13. News: Oxford United sign Sean Clare from Hearts . 6 August 2020 . Pritchard . David . Oxford Mail . 6 August 2020.
  14. Web site: Brewers sign Sean Clare on loan from Oxford . Burton Albion FC . 12 January 2021.
  15. Web site: Burton 1–2 Shrewsbury . 23 March 2021. BBC Sport. 24 March 2021 .
  16. News: DONE DEAL: Energetic midfielder Sean Clare signs for Charlton . . 20 July 2021.
  17. News: RETAINED LIST : SQUAD UPDATE . Charlton Athletic Official Website . 13 May 2023.
  18. News: SEAN CLARE SIGNS FOR WIGAN ATHLETIC! . 11 July 2023 . Wigan Athletic Official Site . 11 July 2023.
  19. Web site: Sean Clare joins the O's from Leyton Orient. www.leytonorient.com. 21 July 2024. 21 July 2024.
  20. Web site: Kassim, Brimah, Frimpong Win League Titles As Fatau Dauda Picks Red Card In Nigeria. 30 April 2018. GhanaStar.
  21. Two appearances in the EFL Trophy
  22. Two appearances in the EFL Trophy
  23. Three appearances in the EFL Trophy
  24. Two appearances in the EFL Trophy
  25. Two appearances in the EFL Trophy
  26. Web site: The Terrace Podcast – Racism . terracepodcast.net.