Josh Sheehan
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua Luke Sheehan | ||
| Date of birth | 30 March 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Llanelli, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Newport County (on loan from Swansea City) | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2014 | Swansea City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014– | Swansea City | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Yeovil Town (loan) | 13 | (2) |
| 2016– | → Newport County (loan) | 9 | (3) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2012–2014 | Wales U19 | 9 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Wales U21 | 12 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:16, 28 November 2016 (UTC). | |||
Joshua Luke Sheehan (born 30 March 1995) is a Welsh football midfielder currently playing for Newport County on loan from Swansea City.
Club career
Sheehan joined Swansea City academy at the age of 10. His long range goal against Cardiff City in FAW Welsh Youth Cup earned the praises of many.[2] On 2 November 2012, he signed a professional contract with the club until the summer of 2015.[3] In April 2014, Sheehan signed a new contract at Swansea until the summer of 2016.[4] Sheehan was included in Swansea's 2014–15 pre-season tour of the United States, and later made his professional debut for the club against Rotherham United in the League Cup.[5][6]
On 17 February 2015, Sheehan signed for Yeovil Town on a month's emergency loan which was later extended until the end of the season.[7] Sheehan made 13 appearances for the Glovers as they were relegated to League Two.
Upon returning to Swansea, Sheehan captained the Under-21 team to the 2014–15 Professional U21 Development League 2 title.[8] Sheehan subsequently signed a new contract with Swansea.[9]
Sheehan rejoined Yeovil on loan in September 2015, returning to Swansea in January 2016.
On 8 August 2016 Sheehan joined Newport County on loan until 31 January 2017.[10] He made his debut for Newport on 24 September 2016 in the League Two match versus Cambridge United as a second half substitute.[11] He scored his first goal for Newport County on 29 October 2016 in the 3–1 League Two win against Accrington Stanley.[12]
International career
In September 2014, Sheehan was called up to the Wales under-21 squad for matches against Finland under-21 and Lithuania under-21.[13] Sheehan made his Wales under-21 debut in a 2–2 draw against Finland.[14]
Career statistics
- As of match played 26 November 2016.[15]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Swansea City | 2014–15 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | |
| Yeovil Town (loan) | 2014–15 | League One | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015–16 | League Two | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 2 | |
| Newport County (loan) | 2016–17 | League Two | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 |
| Career totals | 35 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 7 | ||
References
- ↑ "Premier League Player Profile Josh Sheehan". Premier League. Barclays Premier League. 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ "Swansea City midfielder Josh Sheehan eyes Premier League chance". South Wales Evening Post.
- ↑ "Sheehan signs pro Swans contract". Swansea City. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ "Josh Sheehan signs new contract with Swansea City". Swansea City. Retrieved 7 May 2015.
- ↑ "Youngster Josh Sheehan taking tips from Swansea City star Leon Britton". Llanellistar. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ "Striker Bafetimbi Gomis scored his first goal for Swansea City as they eased past Rotherham United into the third round of the League Cup.". BBC. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ "Josh Sheehan and Craig Eastmond sign for Yeovil Town". BBC Sport. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2015.
- ↑ "Llewellyn delighted to end season on a high". Swansea City A.F.C. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ↑ Josh Sheehan Official Twitter [JoshSheehan_] (2 July 2015). "Very happy to of signed a new contract at Swansea City today!⚽️ looking forward to what the future holds" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Swansea City youngster will get his chance to shine with Newport County". 22 August 2016.
- ↑ Sheehan debut for Newport
- ↑ Sheehan first Newport goal.
- ↑ "Manchester United's Tom Lawrence out of Wales U21 squad". BBC. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ "Finland & Wales Draw 2–2". FAW. 5 September 2014.
- ↑ Josh Sheehan profile at Soccerway
External links
- Josh Sheehan profile at Soccerway
- Josh Sheehan career statistics at Soccerbase
- Swansea City A.F.C. profile