Sean Somade
Sean Somade is a powerful centre-back who is also capable of operating at right-back.
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Defender
Date of Birth
10.01.0810 January 2008
Country
GBEnglandJoined Team
01.09.2501 September 2025
Somade joined Palace at Under-14 level and quickly progressed through the Academy ranks, becoming part of Joe Antonelli’s Under-15s side that lifted the U15 National Floodlit Cup in 2022/23, defeating Stoke City in the final and Arsenal in the regional decider.
In July 2024, he signed his scholarship ahead of the 2024/25 season and made his Under-18s debut against Southampton in the second game of the campaign.
He went on to establish himself as a regular throughout his first year at the level, making 24 appearances in 28 matches, helping the side keep seven clean sheets and contributing one assist.
Somade carried that momentum into the 2025/26 season, starting every game he was available for under new head coach Javier Alonso and becoming a consistent, composed presence at the heart of the defence. His performances helped the young Eagles record eight clean sheets in the campaign.
He went on to make 23 appearances across the season, scoring twice and further enhancing his reputation as a reliable and proactive defender.
However, his season was significantly impacted by injury. After being stretchered off in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in early February, Somade spent over two months on the sidelines before returning strongly to action.
On his comeback, he quickly re-established himself in the side, featuring in both the FA Youth Cup semi-final and the Premier League Cup Final, earning three consecutive starts upon his return.
Unfortunately, his progress was then halted again after sustaining another injury following the Premier League Cup Final, which ruled him out for the remainder of the campaign.
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