Sean Steur
 Steur with Ajax in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 January 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Purmerend, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newcastle United | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2016 | RKAV Volendam | ||
| 2016–2024 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | Jong Ajax | 40 | (1) |
| 2025–2026 | Ajax | 22 | (1) |
| 2026– | Newcastle United | 3 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | Netherlands U15 | 1 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Netherlands U16 | 9 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Netherlands U17 | 9 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | Netherlands U18 | 6 | (2) |
| 2026– | Netherlands U19 | 3 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 5 September 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 31 March 2026 | |||
Sean Steur (born 11 January 2008) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Newcastle United.
Club career
[edit]Early life and youth
[edit]Born in Purmerend, Steur began his football career at RKAV Volendam. In 2016, he moved to the youth academy of Ajax, where he progressed through the various age groups.[1]
Ajax
[edit]Steur made his professional debut with Jong Ajax on 10 May 2024, appearing as a substitute in a 4–1 Eerste Divisie loss to Jong AZ.[2] Following his breakthrough into the reserve squad, he signed his first professional contract with Ajax on 20 August 2024, binding him to the club until June 2027.[3]
During the 2024–25 season, Steur began training with the first team and made his Eredivisie debut. His development continued into the 2025–26 season, where he saw increased playing time with the senior squad, including an appearance in the UEFA Champions League. In recognition of his progress, Ajax announced a further contract extension for Steur on 14 August 2025.[4]
Steur received significant media praise following his performance in De Klassieker against rivals Feyenoord. At just 17 years old, he was commended for his maturity and composure in the high-pressure fixture, with observers noting his impact at an age when most players are yet to reach the first team.[5][6] In an interview with NOS, Steur cited his ability to adapt quickly to the higher level of play as a key factor in his rapid promotion.[7]
Newcastle United
[edit]In July 2026, Steur joined Premier League side Newcastle United on a five-year deal.[8]
International career
[edit]Steur is a youth international for the Netherlands. He has represented the nation at under-15 and under-16 levels, and later progressed to the under-17 and under-18 teams.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Steur comes from a footballing family; he is the son of Johan Steur and the younger brother of Roy Steur, a goalkeeper who plays professionally for Volendam.[10] Sean has expressed a strong desire to one day play professionally alongside his brother.[7]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 8 September 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Jong Ajax | 2023–24 | Eerste Divisie | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2024–25 | Eerste Divisie | 17 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 0 | |||||
| 2025–26 | Eerste Divisie | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 29 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 29 | 1 | ||||||
| Ajax | 2024–25 | Eredivisie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025–26 | Eredivisie | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[c] | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | 24 | 1 | ||
| Total | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 1 | |||
| Newcastle United | 2026–27 | Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 52 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 2 | ||
- ↑ Includes KNVB Cup
- ↑ Includes EFL Cup
- ↑ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- ↑ Appearance in Eredivisie European play-offs
References
[edit]- ↑ Dikken, Guido den (9 February 2016). "Sean Steur aangenomen bij Ajax!" (in Dutch).
- ↑ "Ünüvar, Steur en Messori: zestienjarige debutanten bij Jong Ajax". Ajax.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ↑ "Sean Steur tekent contract bij Ajax, PSV vist achter het net". Lokale Omroep Volendam Edam (in Dutch). 21 August 2024.
- ↑ "Contract extension for Sean Steur". Ajax.nl. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ↑ "Sean Steur was de personificatie van het onbevangen en onverzettelijke Ajax dat tegen Feyenoord aantrad" (in Dutch). Het Parool. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ↑ "Sean Steur (17) maakt ook in Klassieker indruk bij Ajax: 'Op die leeftijd speelde ik nog niet in het eerste'" (in Dutch). Algemeen Dagblad. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- 1 2 "Steur (17) pakt kans bij Ajax en heeft grote droom: samenspelen met broer" (in Dutch). NOS. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ↑ "Sean Steur signs for Newcastle United" (Press release). Newcastle United. 9 July 2026. Retrieved 9 July 2026.
- ↑ "Kogel door de kerk: Ajax houdt toptalent Sean Steur definitief uit de handen van PSV" (in Dutch). 21 August 2024.
- ↑ Zwagerman, Thijs (1 October 2022). "Kweekvijver: Steur (14) zet stormachtige ontwikkeling door bij Ajax O16". Ajaxshowtime.com (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 May 2023.
External links
[edit]- Sean Steur at Soccerway
- Ons Oranje Profile
- 2008 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Purmerend
- Dutch men's footballers
- Netherlands men's youth international footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- Eerste Divisie players
- Eredivisie players
- Premier League players
- Jong Ajax players
- RKAV Volendam players
- AFC Ajax players
- Newcastle United F.C. players
- 21st-century Dutch sportsmen
- Dutch expatriate men's footballers
- Dutch expatriate sportspeople in England
- Expatriate men's footballers in England