Sean Longstaff, born in England on October 30, 1997, is a vigorous midfielder who predominantly serves as a central midfielder for Newcastle United. Brawny at 6ft 1in (1.87m) tall and weighing 11st 9lbs (74kg), Longstaff strikes a formidable presence on the pitch. You'll regularly spot him in the number 36 jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, Longstaff's current market value hovers around £17m. Newcastle United is set to enjoy his services for another year, as his contract with them runs until 30 June 2026.
Longstaff's career began to shape in earnest during the 2016-17 season when he made his mark at Kilmarnock in Scotland. That season, the young talent graced the pitch 16 times for the first team and found the back of the net thrice. His time in Scotland saw him develop crucial skills that would serve him well in his career.
In the following 2017-18 season, he continued building upon his impressive start, scoring five goals in 26 first-team appearances for Blackpool in England. This solid performance put him on the radars of larger clubs, leading to his move to Newcastle United.
Beginning with the 2018-19 season, Longstaff has consistently featured prominently for Newcastle United. He saw the field nine times and scored once in his debut season for the Magpies. Subsequent seasons saw him increasing his appearances, with his best scoring season (so far) taking place in the 2023-24 season, racking up six goals in 35 matches. In the current season of 2024-25, he has already drawn 25 appearances.
Furthermore, Longstaff's skillset did not go unnoticed beyond league action, participating in the 2023-24 Champions League for Newcastle United. He managed to notch a goal across four starts and one substitute appearance. He has also partaken in the domestic cups, with two starts in the 2024-25 FA Cup and combined five appearances in the 2024-25 League Cup.
