SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

SEAN MORRISON
SEAN MORRISON
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Number
#4
Nationality
England
Team
CARDIFF CITY (England)
Coach
NEIL HARRIS
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 4 6 6 4 2 3 29 2.6 £1.1M

Sean Morrison

  • Full name: Sean Michael Morrison
  • Date of birth: 8 March 1988
  • Place of birth: Taunton, Somerset, England
  • Nationality: English
  • Position: Centre-back
  • Preferred foot: Right

Career overview

  • Sean Morrison is an English central defender best known for his time at Cardiff City, where he became club captain and a regular first-team player in the Championship and Premier League.
  • Morrison began his professional career at Swindon Town, coming through their youth system and making his senior debut in 2005.
  • He moved to Cardiff City in August 2013 from Reading (after earlier spells including Huddersfield Town on loan and a permanent move to Reading), and established himself as a dominant aerial presence and leader at the back.
  • With Cardiff he played a key role in the club’s 2017–18 promotion to the Premier League, serving as captain. He made numerous appearances for Cardiff across multiple seasons in the Championship and during their Premier League campaigns.
  • Known for his physicality, strong heading ability (both defensively and from set pieces), and leadership qualities, Morrison also contributed goals, often from corners and free-kicks.

Notable achievements

  • Cardiff City captain during significant periods, including promotion-winning seasons.
  • Consistent Championship performer with regular selections and leadership responsibilities.

Clubs (selected)

  • Swindon Town (youth & senior debut)
  • Huddersfield Town (loan)
  • Reading
  • Cardiff City (joined August 2013)
  • Later career: continued playing in the English Football League (note: for most up-to-date club status and statistics, check current sources as transfers and appearances change over time)

Playing style

  • Strong, commanding centre-back with excellent aerial ability.
  • Organiser and leader from the back; effective at set-piece threats offensively.
  • Physical defender who reads the game well and wins defensive duels.

Additional notes

  • For up-to-date statistics (appearances, goals, current club) consult live sources such as club websites, league records, or reputable databases (e.g., Transfermarkt, Soccerbase).