Sean Raggett

Sean Aidan Raggett (born 25 January 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Colchester United.

Career Dover Athletic Raggett, a product of Gillingham's academy, joined Dover Athletic at 16, where he would go on to make over 150 appearances. In October 2010, he joined Sittingbourne on a dual registration basis. He made his debut for the club as a substitute in a 1–0 defeat at Fleet Town on 30 October 2010. with his full debut coming in the following Saturday's 2–1 home defeat to Leatherhead where he "played well above the standard you would expect from a 16 year old". He made a total of seven starts and one substitute appearance for the club, with his final game coming in their last game of the season, a 2–2 draw at home to Godalming Town. In 2013 he had a loan spell at Isthmian League Division One South side Whitstable Town. It was at Dover, under the guidance of manager Chris Kinnear, that he learned his trade and as well as becoming a talented and uncompromising centre back, began to score trademark headed goals.

Lincoln City A crowd favourite, his departure to Lincoln City in 2016 was a big loss to Dover but ultimately led to his big break. On the 18 February 2017 Raggett scored an 89th-minute winner in an FA Cup fifth round match against Premier League side Burnley taking Lincoln to The Competition's Quarter Finals, becoming the first non-League team to reach that stage in 103 years.

Norwich City On 18 August 2017, Raggett joined Norwich City on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. As part of the deal, Raggett rejoined Lincoln City on loan until 1 January 2018. During the following preseason Norwich travelled to Lincoln City, a game in which Raggett, now back at Norwich, scored an "embarrassing own goal", giving the Imps a consolation goal in a 3–1 win for Norwich.

Rotherham United (loan) On 25 July 2018, Raggett joined Rotherham United on a season-long loan deal with an option for Norwich to recall him in January. Although he stayed beyond January, the loan was ended prematurely due to Raggett requiring surgery for an ankle injury. He returned to Norwich in early March 2019.

Portsmouth (loan) On 27 June 2019, Raggett joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan deal.

Portsmouth On 3 August 2020, Raggett joined Portsmouth permanently, on a two-year deal after being released by Norwich. Raggett signed a new two-year deal at the end of a 2021–22 season that saw him win the Supporters' Player of the Season Award.

On 13 February 2024, Raggett became the Portsmouth player with the most appearances for the club in the 21st century, with 227 appearances, surpassing his former teammate Ronan Curtis. On 1 May 2024 the club said the player would be released when his contract expired.

Rotherham United On 24 May 2024, Raggett agreed to return to League One side Rotherham United on a two-year deal.

On 2 February 2026, Raggett joined League Two club Cambridge United on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. He made three appearances as the U's secured promotion.

On 8 May 2026, following Rotherham's relegation, the club announced that he would be departing the club upon the expiry of his contract.

Colchester United On 1 July 2026, Raggett joined League Two club Colchester United, playing under manager Danny Cowley for the third time in his career after spells together at Lincoln City and Portsmouth.

International career Raggett was born in England to an Irish father from Cork. Raggett has declared his intention to represent the Republic of Ireland national football team internationally in the future. While playing semi-pro football at Dover, Sean Raggett was called up to the England national C team ahead of a friendly with Republic of Ireland under-21s on 1 June 2015.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2010–11 Conference South

2011–12 Championship

Lincoln City (loan) 2017–18 Championship

Portsmouth (loan) 2019–20 League One

2020–21 League One

2021–22 League One

2022–23 League One

2023–24 League One

2024–25 League One

2025–26 League One

Cambridge United (loan) 2025–26

Portsmouth EFL League One: 2023–24 EFL Trophy runner-up: 2019–20

Individual Portsmouth Player of the Season: 2021–22