Sean Patton

Not to be confused with Shaun Patton.

Sean Patton (born 25 July 2006) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City. He has previously played on loan for Finn Harps.

Sean Patton

Personal information
Date of birth	(2006-07-25) 25 July 2006 (age 19)
Place of birth	Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Derry City
Number	32
Youth career
2020–2022	Finn Harps
2022–2023	Derry City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Derry City	15	(0)
2024	→ Finn Harps (loan)	13	(1)
International career‡
2024	Republic of Ireland U19	4	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12:52, 13 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 12:51, 13 May 2025 (UTC)

Club Career

Youth career

Patton grew up in Drumkeen, County Donegal, 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.^[1][2]

Derry City

Patton signed his first professional contract with Derry City in August 2022.^[3] Patton made his League of Ireland Premier Division debut for the club against UCD in May 2023.^[4]

He signed a 3-year contract extension with Derry City in July 2024 and joined Finn Harps on loan for the remainder of their 2024 League of Ireland First Division season.^[5] He scored his first senior goal against Kerry on his debut for Finn Harps.^[6] He went on trial to Portsmouth later that month.^[7] 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 Sligo Rovers.^[8] He was identified as one of the most promising young talents in the League of Ireland at the beginning of the season.^[9]

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.^[10]

Career statistics

As of match played on 25 April 2025^[11]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup[a]		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Derry City	2023	LOI Premier Division	1	0	0	0	0[b]	0	0[c]	0	1	0
	2024		5	0	–		0[d]	0	–		5	0
	2025		9	0	0	0	–		–		9	0
	Total		15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	15	0
Finn Harps (loan)	2024	LOI First Division	13	1	0	0	–		–		13	1
Career total			28	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	28	1

1. Includes FAI Cup
2. Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa Conference League
3. Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup
4. Appearance(s) in the UEFA Conference League