| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 April 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Crusaders | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004-2005 | Glentoran | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005-2010 | Ballymena United | 18 | (0) |
| 2010-2011 | Dungannon Swifts | 36 | (0) |
| 2011- | Crusaders | 27 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2009 | Northern Ireland U21 | 2 | (0) |
| 2009- | Northern Ireland U23 | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:00, 30 April 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Sean O'Neill (born 11 April 1988) is a footballer from Northern Ireland who currently plays for IFA Premiership club Crusaders.[1]
Sean began his career at Glentoran, before moving to Ballymena United in March 2005.[2] He spent 5 years at United, starting as back up to Alan Blayney, and then when Blayney left, O'Neill was first choice although never really established himself in the first team, making a total of 21 appearances during his time there.
He signed for Dungannon Swifts in the summer of 2010 as a replacement for Alvin Rouse, and established himself as first choice keeper, playing in 36 of 38 league games.[3] His performances led to praise, with good displays combined with playing as goalkeeper for Antrim GAA drawing plaudits.[4]
He signed for Crusaders in the summer of 2011, replacing outgoing keeper Chris Keenan.[5] He ceased playing GAA not long after joining.[6]
He has also represented Northern Ireland at U17, U18, U19, U21, and U23 level.[7]