Sean Longstaff

Midfielder #8
Age 28 years
Nationality England
Market Value €16.0M

Career

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2025 Leeds from Newcastle
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2025 Leeds from Newcastle
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2018 Newcastle from Blackpool
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2017 Blackpool from Newcastle
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2017 Kilmarnock from Newcastle

Sean Longstaff is Leeds United's Silver Wall, a midfield anchor who arrived at Elland Road with a pedigree built at the highest level. A two-time League Cup winner, Longstaff brings the grit and tactical discipline of a player who has spent a decade navigating the pressures of the top flight, now establishing himself as a bedrock in the center of the pitch.

Acting as the team's primary defensive specialist, his impact is felt through his Defense rating of 75, which highlights his ability to break up play and shield the backline. With 15 appearances and over 940 minutes clocked, Longstaff has proven to be an established presence, though he is currently searching for rhythm as he goes through a quiet spell following a high-intensity start. While his primary duty is to deny the opposition, his role as an ARCHITECT remains a vital secondary weapon, utilizing his vision to transition play once the ball is won.

Despite his market value showing a falling trend at €16M, his value to the tactical setup remains significant. As Leeds looks to find consistency, Longstaff’s Balance and experience in high-stakes matches will be crucial for the squad to stabilize their form in the coming months.

⏳ Forming Opinion 10/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Sean Longstaff Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 47%
Weight 8%
Experience 72%

vs Premier League

Height 29%
Weight 7%
Experience 69%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 0 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 0 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 0 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 0 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 0 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 0
Shooting 0
Defense 0
Workrate 0
Passing 0
Key Strength 0 Dribbling
Area to Watch 0 Dribbling

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 18, 2026 Leeds 1-1 Manchester United Premier League 9' 6.2 0 0 37 Elland Road
Oct 10, 2026 Arsenal 2-1 Leeds Premier League 0' 0.0 0 0 57 Emirates Stadium
Sep 20, 2026 Leeds 0-0 Crystal Palace Premier League 0' 0.0 0 0 36 Elland Road
Sep 14, 2026 Leeds 4-1 Newcastle Premier League 2' 6.4 0 0 51 Elland Road
Sep 05, 2026 Brighton 1-1 Leeds Premier League 0' 0.0 0 0 40 American Express Stadium
Aug 30, 2026 Leeds 1-1 Brentford Premier League 0' - 0 0 41 Elland Road
Aug 22, 2026 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds Premier League 0' - 0 0 51 City Ground
May 17, 2026 Leeds 1-0 Brighton Premier League 39' 6.6 0 0 49 Elland Road
May 11, 2026 Tottenham 1-1 Leeds Premier League 13' 6.9 0 0 63 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
May 01, 2026 Leeds 3-1 Burnley Premier League 28' 6.9 0 0 78 Elland Road
Apr 22, 2026 Bournemouth 2-2 Leeds Premier League 15' 7.5 1 0 79 Vitality Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Leeds 3-0 Wolves Premier League 5' - 0 0 56 Elland Road
Apr 13, 2026 Manchester United 1-2 Leeds Premier League 11' 6.7 0 0 81 Old Trafford
Mar 21, 2026 Leeds 0-0 Brentford Premier League 0' - 0 0 18 Elland Road
Mar 15, 2026 Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds Premier League 0' - 0 0 39 Selhurst Park
Mar 03, 2026 Leeds 0-1 Sunderland Premier League 0' - 0 0 40 Elland Road
Feb 28, 2026 Leeds 0-1 Manchester City Premier League 0' - 0 0 21 Elland Road
Feb 21, 2026 Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds Premier League 12' 6.9 0 0 49 Villa Park
Feb 10, 2026 Chelsea 2-2 Leeds Premier League 1' - 0 0 94 Stamford Bridge
Feb 06, 2026 Leeds 3-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 18' 6.2 0 0 50 Elland Road

Player Market Value

Track Sean Longstaff's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €16.0M
Peak Value €25.0M (Q2'23)
€25.0M €12.5M €0
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