Sean Neave

Sean Thomas Neave (born 27 May 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan from Newcastle United. He is an England youth international.

Club career Neave started his youth career at Wallsend Boys Club before joining the academy at Newcastle United. 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. He signed a first professional contract with the club in July 2024. That summer, he featured in the 2024 HKFC Soccer Sevens for Newcastle U21.

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.

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. He made his Premier League debut for Newcastle during a 2-0 defeat against Fulham on the final day of the 2025-26 season.

On 2 September 2026, he signed for EFL Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers on a season-long loan.

International career Neave is an England U18 international.

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.

Style of play Described as a "rangy striker", he was approaching the height of 6ft 1 inches by the age of 17.

Personal life Neave attended Thorp Academy in Ryton, Tyne and Wear.

2024–25

2025–26

2025–26 Premier League

2026–27 Premier League

Wolverhampton Wanderers 2026–27