Sean Patton (born 25 July 2006) is an Irish professional

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who plays as a striker for

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club Derry City. He has previously played on loan for

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Club Career

Youth career

Patton grew up in

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, and played for the Finn Harps under-15 side in 2020. The following year he graduated to their under-17 team, before signing for Derry City in 2022. Patton made appearances for both their under-17 and under-19 teams in 2022 and 2023, scoring 26 goals in 27 games.

Derry City

Patton signed his first professional contract with Derry City in August 2022. Patton made his

debut for the club against UCD in May 2023. He signed a 3-year contract extension with Derry City in July 2024 and joined

on loan for the remainder of their

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season. He scored his first senior goal against Kerry on his debut for Finn Harps. He went on trial to

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later that month. Patton returned to Derry City at the conclusion of the 2024 season, having made 13 appearances and scored 1 goal in the First Division. Patton was given the squad number 32 for the 2025 season, and played a greater role than before in pre-season, scoring a hat-trick against

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. He was identified as one of the most promising young talents in the League of Ireland at the beginning of the season.

International career

Patton made his debut for the Republic of Ireland U19 team in March 2024, scoring in a 3–1 friendly win against Slovakia U19.

Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Patton, Sean 2006 births Living people Men's association football forwards Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers League of Ireland players Derry City F.C. players Finn Harps F.C. players Association footballers from County Donegal