England Sean Longstaff (2025-)

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England Sean Longstaff (2025-)

Position: Midfielder | DOB: 30/10/1997 | Apps: 36 | Goals: 3
Debut: 18/08/2025 - Everton (H)
Pos: Midfielder | Sq No: 8 | DOB: 30/10/1997
Apps: 36 | Goals: 3
Debut: 18/08/2025 - Everton (H)
Sean Longstaff is a 27-year-old box-to-box midfielder who joined Leeds United from Newcastle United on 18 July 2025 in a deal worth up to £15 million. A graduate of the Newcastle academy, Longstaff made over 130 Premier League appearances at St James’ Park, earning a reputation for his work ethic, tactical intelligence, and ability to drive play from midfield. His arrival adds energy, experience, and a proven top-flight engine to Daniel Farke’s side, with Longstaff expected to play a key role in a three-man midfield alongside the likes of Ethan Ampadu, Ilia Gruev, and Ao Tanaka as Leeds prepare for their return to the Premier League.

Spells
Signed From Type Joined Left For Left
Glasgow Schools Apprentice Jun 1971 Nottingham Forest Jun 1979
Nottingham Forest Permanent Jul 1981 Sunderland Jun 1985


Player Record Apps Start (Sub) Unused Sub Goals
League 29 11 (18) 10 2
FA Cup 4 2 (2) 1 1
League Cup 3 3 (0) 0 0
TOTAL 36 16 (20) 11 3

Season by Season Apps Start (Sub) Unused Sub Goals
1971-1972 0 0 (0) 1 0
Europe 0 0 (0) 1 0
1972-1973 6 4 (2) 6 1
League 4 3 (1) 1 1
FA Cup 0 0 (0) 1 0
Europe 2 1 (1) 4 0
1973-1974 14 9 (5) 11 1
League 6 3 (3) 10 0
FA Cup 1 0 (1) 1 0
League Cup 1 1 (0) 0 0
Europe 6 5 (1) 0 1
1974-1975 33 32 (1) 3 2
League 18 18 (0) 0 2
FA Cup 8 8 (0) 0 0
League Cup 1 0 (1) 0 0
Europe 6 6 (0) 3 0
1975-1976 46 46 (0) 0 2
League 42 42 (0) 0 2
FA Cup 2 2 (0) 0 0
League Cup 2 2 (0) 0 0
1976-1977 47 47 (0) 0 3
League 41 41 (0) 0 3
FA Cup 5 5 (0) 0 0
League Cup 1 1 (0) 0 0
1977-1978 48 47 (1) 1 6
League 41 40 (1) 1 3
FA Cup 1 1 (0) 0 1
League Cup 6 6 (0) 0 2
1978-1979 51 51 (0) 0 10
League 40 40 (0) 0 6
FA Cup 3 3 (0) 0 2
League Cup 8 8 (0) 0 2
1979-1980 1 1 (0) 0 0
League 1 1 (0) 0 0
1981-1982 41 40 (1) 1 0
League 37 36 (1) 1 0
FA Cup 2 2 (0) 0 0
League Cup 2 2 (0) 0 0
1982-1983 48 48 (0) 0 5
League 42 42 (0) 0 5
FA Cup 3 3 (0) 0 0
League Cup 3 3 (0) 0 0
1983-1984 29 29 (0) 0 4
League 24 24 (0) 0 4
FA Cup 1 1 (0) 0 0
League Cup 4 4 (0) 0 0
1984-1985 43 43 (0) 0 1
League 39 39 (0) 0 1
FA Cup 1 1 (0) 0 0
League Cup 3 3 (0) 0 0

Appearances Date Score
Match Events
Everton
Premier League		 H 18/08/2025 1 : 0 W
Arsenal
Premier League		 A 23/08/2025 0 : 5 L
Sheffield Wednesday
Carabao Cup, 2nd Round		 A 26/08/2025 1 : 1
(0 : 3 p)		 D
Newcastle United
Premier League		 H 30/08/2025 0 : 0 D
Fulham
Premier League		 A 13/09/2025 0 : 1 L
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Premier League		 A 20/09/2025 3 : 1 W
Bournemouth
Premier League		 H 27/09/2025 2 : 2 D
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League		 H 04/10/2025 1 : 2 L
Burnley
Premier League		 A 18/10/2025 0 : 2 L
West Ham United
Premier League		 H 24/10/2025 2 : 1 W
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League		 A 01/11/2025 0 : 3 L
Nottingham Forest
Premier League		 A 09/11/2025 1 : 3 L
Aston Villa
Premier League		 H 23/11/2025 1 : 2 L
Derby County
FA Cup, 3rd Round		 A 11/01/2026 3 : 1 W
Everton
Premier League		 A 26/01/2026 1 : 1 D
Arsenal
Premier League		 H 31/01/2026 0 : 4 L
Nottingham Forest
Premier League		 H 06/02/2026 3 : 1 W
Chelsea
Premier League		 A 10/02/2026 2 : 2 D
Birmingham City
FA Cup, 4th Round		 A 15/02/2026 1 : 1
(4 : 2 p)		 D
Aston Villa
Premier League		 A 21/02/2026 1 : 1 D
Norwich City
FA Cup, 5th Round		 H 08/03/2026 3 : 0 W
Manchester United
Premier League		 A 13/04/2026 2 : 1 W
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Premier League		 H 18/04/2026 3 : 0 W
Bournemouth
Premier League		 A 22/04/2026 2 : 2 D
Chelsea
FA Cup, Semi Final		 N 26/04/2026 0 : 1 L
Burnley
Premier League		 H 01/05/2026 3 : 1 W
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League		 A 11/05/2026 1 : 1 D
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League		 H 17/05/2026 1 : 0 W
Nottingham Forest
Premier League		 A 22/08/2026 1 : 0 W
Nottingham Forest
Carabao Cup, 2nd Round		 A 25/08/2026 2 : 0 W
Chelsea
Carabao Cup, 3rd Round		 A 09/09/2026 3 : 6 L
Newcastle United
Premier League		 H 14/09/2026 4 : 1 W
Manchester United
Premier League		 H 18/10/2026 1 : 1 D
Sunderland
Premier League		 A 25/10/2026 0 : 0 D
Bournemouth
Premier League		 A 31/10/2026 0 : 2 L
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League		 H 07/11/2026 1 : 0 W
Unused Sub Date Score
Match Events
Manchester United
Premier League		 H 04/01/2026 1 : 1 D Unused Sub
Fulham
Premier League		 H 17/01/2026 1 : 0 W Unused Sub
Manchester City
Premier League		 H 28/02/2026 0 : 1 L Unused Sub
Sunderland
Premier League		 H 03/03/2026 0 : 1 L Unused Sub
Crystal Palace
Premier League		 A 15/03/2026 0 : 0 D Unused Sub
Brentford
Premier League		 H 21/03/2026 0 : 0 D Unused Sub
West Ham United
FA Cup, Quarter Final		 A 05/04/2026 2 : 2
(4 : 2 p)		 D Unused Sub
Brentford
Premier League		 H 30/08/2026 1 : 1 D Unused Sub
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League		 A 05/09/2026 1 : 1 D Unused Sub
Crystal Palace
Premier League		 H 20/09/2026 0 : 0 D Unused Sub
Arsenal
Premier League		 A 10/10/2026 1 : 2 L Unused Sub

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weasel wrote on 12 May 2026 02:08 pm

Follows the same pattern. They don't like a player/manager so write them off from the start, pounce on anything to support their opinion. Ignore any good things player/manager does, or give begrudging praise when they have no other choice, usually though trying to still find a way to put a negative slant on the praise. Then leap back on with their vitriol when any little thing then happens so they can get back to their original stance.

Sean_Nile wrote on 12 May 2026 01:53 pm

Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2026 12:27 pm Why does Longstaff get so much negativity? I love him and think he was worth every penny. I certainly rate hm over Tanaka/Gruev/Aaronson. He gets so much stick. He's scored brilliant goals, never stops running and is a brilliant set-piece taker. We paid £15m for him and with a good run of games, he would shine IMO...
Perhaps it is "damned by association"

Condemn him and you can also condemn the judgement of the people who bought him.

There is always a hidden agenda.

GreennWhite wrote on 12 May 2026 01:38 pm

Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2026 12:27 pm Why does Longstaff get so much negativity? I love him and think he was worth every penny. I certainly rate hm over Tanaka/Gruev/Aaronson. He gets so much stick. He's scored brilliant goals, never stops running and is a brilliant set-piece taker. We paid £15m for him and with a good run of games, he would shine IMO...
Its only because some fans take a dislike to a particular player because they dont like his style, or they wanted someone else that they said was our ideal player. They then will never admit they were wrong. They will always belittle or mock the player when he makes a mistake.
Longstaff may not be the most technically gifted player that we have, but its about a team/squad and its collective ability.
We achieved our goal this season because we had a good squad and a great togetherness, not because of just one player who did it all.

1964white wrote on 12 May 2026 01:08 pm

Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2026 12:27 pm Why does Longstaff get so much negativity? I love him and think he was worth every penny. I certainly rate hm over Tanaka/Gruev/Aaronson. He gets so much stick. He's scored brilliant goals, never stops running and is a brilliant set-piece taker. We paid £15m for him and with a good run of games, he would shine IMO...
I don't know!

Sean nearly scored another beauty if not for the quick reactions of Kinsky last night.

Victor_OTT_17 wrote on 12 May 2026 12:27 pm

Why does Longstaff get so much negativity? I love him and think he was worth every penny. I certainly rate hm over Tanaka/Gruev/Aaronson. He gets so much stick. He's scored brilliant goals, never stops running and is a brilliant set-piece taker. We paid £15m for him and with a good run of games, he would shine IMO...
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