Sean Moore (footballer) explained

Sean Ryan Moore (born 13 August 2005) is an Irish footballer who plays for West Ham United, as a winger and full back.

Club career

Moore began his career with Cliftonville,^{[2] [3] [4] [5]} being linked with a move away from the club in January 2023.^{[6] [7] [8]} On 25 February 2023, Moore scored both goals in a 2–1 league victory over Glentoran.^[9]

In June 2023 he signed for Premier League club West Ham United on a three-year contract.^{[10] [11] [12]}

International career

Moore has represented Northern Ireland at under-18 level. In 2023, he switched allegiances to the Republic, making his debut for the under-19 team against Greece.^[13] In November 2024, he received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their two friendlies against Sweden U21 in Marbella, Spain.^[14] He made his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Sweden on 14 November 2024.^[15]

Honours

Individual

• NIFL Premiership Team of the Year (1): 2022–23^[16]
• NIFWA Young Player of the Year: 2022–23^[17]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists . Premier League . 22 March 2024 . en.
2. Web site: Teenage sensation Sean Moore making waves for Cliftonville. Brendan. Crossan. 11 October 2022. The Irish News.
3. Web site: Cliftonville sensation Sean Moore reminds me of a young George Best, says former Reds chairman Jim Boyce. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
4. Web site: How 'late bloomer' Moore can follow Whyte & Dallas. www.bbc.co.uk.
5. Web site: Cliftonville's modest teen star praised for ice-cool finish in Shield shootout. Gareth. Fullerton. 12 October 2022. BelfastLive.
6. Web site: McLaughlin 'sure' Moore won't move in January. www.bbc.co.uk.
7. Web site: Paddy McLaughlin confident that Sean Moore won't be leaving Cliftonville during January transfer window. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
8. Web site: Cliftonville boss determined to hold on to teen star Moore. Gareth. Fullerton. 7 January 2023. BelfastLive.
9. Web site: Fullerton . Gareth . 25 February 2023 . Coates hails quality of Moore after giving Glentoran star "torrid time" . 25 February 2023 . BelfastLive . en.
10. Web site: Sean Moore joins West Ham United | West Ham United F.C.. www.whufc.com.
11. Web site: Teenager Moore joins West Ham from Cliftonville. www.bbc.co.uk.
12. Web site: Sean Moore's move from Cliftonville to Premier League side West Ham United confirmed.
13. Web site: Fallon . John . 28 March 2023 . Ireland U19s fail to qualify for Euros after Greek defeat . 28 March 2023 . Irish Examiner . en.
14. Web site: Jim Crawford names Under-21 squad for Sweden friendlies. www.fai.ie.
15. Web site: REPORT | Sweden U21 2-0 Ireland U21. www.fai.ie.
16. Web site: NI FOOTBALL AWARDS TEAM OF THE YEAR . 21 April 2023 . NI Football League . en.
17. Web site: Cliftonville Football Club » Moore’s young at art . Cliftonville Football Club . 22 April 2023 . 30 June 2023.