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Sean Raggett
Personal information
Full name Sean Aidan Raggett[1]
Date of birth (1994-01-25) 25 January 1994 (age 32)[2]
Place of birth Gillingham, England
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.95 m)[3]
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Colchester United
Youth career
–2010 Gillingham
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2016 Dover Athletic 106 (8)
2010–2011 → Sittingbourne (dual registration) 8 (0)
2012 → Herne Bay (loan)
2013 → Whitstable Town (loan)
2016–2017 Lincoln City 41 (5)
2017–2020 Norwich City 2 (0)
2017–2018 → Lincoln City (loan) 23 (2)
2018–2019 → Rotherham United (loan) 7 (1)
2019–2020 → Portsmouth (loan) 26 (2)
2020–2024 Portsmouth 172 (11)
2024–2026 Rotherham United 18 (1)
2026 → Cambridge United (loan) 3 (0)
2026– Colchester United 0 (0)
International career‡
2015 England C 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:45, 2 July 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:01, 18 February 2017 (UTC)

Sean Aidan Raggett (born 25 January 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League Two club Colchester United.

Career

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Dover Athletic

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Raggett, a product of Gillingham's academy, joined Dover Athletic at 16, where he would go on to make over 150 appearances. In October 2010, he joined Sittingbourne on a dual registration basis.[4] He made his debut for the club as a substitute in a 1–0 defeat at Fleet Town on 30 October 2010.[5] with his full debut coming in the following Saturday's 2–1 home defeat to Leatherhead where he "played well above the standard you would expect from a 16 year old".[6] He made a total of seven starts and one substitute appearance for the club,[7] with his final game coming in their last game of the season, a 2–2 draw at home to Godalming Town.[8] In 2013 he had a loan spell at Isthmian League Division One South side Whitstable Town.[9] It was at Dover, under the guidance of manager Chris Kinnear, that he learned his trade and as well as becoming a talented and uncompromising centre back, began to score trademark headed goals.

Lincoln City

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A crowd favourite, his departure to Lincoln City in 2016 was a big loss to Dover but ultimately led to his big break.[10] On the 18 February 2017 Raggett scored an 89th-minute winner in an FA Cup fifth round match against Premier League side Burnley taking Lincoln to The Competition's Quarter Finals, becoming the first non-League team to reach that stage in 103 years.[11][12]

Norwich City

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On 18 August 2017, Raggett joined Norwich City on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. As part of the deal, Raggett rejoined Lincoln City on loan until 1 January 2018.[13] During the following preseason Norwich travelled to Lincoln City, a game in which Raggett, now back at Norwich, scored an "embarrassing own goal", giving the Imps a consolation goal in a 3–1 win for Norwich.[14]

Rotherham United (loan)

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On 25 July 2018, Raggett joined Rotherham United on a season-long loan deal with an option for Norwich to recall him in January.[15] Although he stayed beyond January, the loan was ended prematurely due to Raggett requiring surgery for an ankle injury. He returned to Norwich in early March 2019.[16]

Portsmouth (loan)

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On 27 June 2019, Raggett joined Portsmouth on a season-long loan deal.[17]

Portsmouth

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On 3 August 2020, Raggett joined Portsmouth permanently, on a two-year deal after being released by Norwich.[18] Raggett signed a new two-year deal at the end of a 2021–22 season that saw him win the Supporters' Player of the Season Award.[19]

On 13 February 2024, Raggett became the Portsmouth player with the most appearances for the club in the 21st century, with 227 appearances, surpassing his former teammate Ronan Curtis.[20] On 1 May 2024 the club said the player would be released when his contract expired.[21]

Rotherham United

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On 24 May 2024, Raggett agreed to return to League One side Rotherham United on a two-year deal.[22]

On 2 February 2026, Raggett joined League Two club Cambridge United on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season.[23] He made three appearances as the U's secured promotion.[24][25]

On 8 May 2026, following Rotherham's relegation, the club announced that he would be departing the club upon the expiry of his contract.[26]

Colchester United

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On 1 July 2026, Raggett joined League Two club Colchester United, playing under manager Danny Cowley for the third time in his career after spells together at Lincoln City and Portsmouth.[27]

International career

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Raggett was born in England to an Irish father from Cork. Raggett has declared his intention to represent the Republic of Ireland national football team internationally in the future.[28][29] While playing semi-pro football at Dover, Sean Raggett was called up to the England national C team ahead of a friendly with Republic of Ireland under-21s on 1 June 2015.[30]

Career statistics

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As of match played 14 March 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Dover Athletic 2010–11[31] Conference South 0000—0000
2011–12[31] Conference South 0000—0000
2012–13[31] Conference South 0000—0000
2013–14[31] Conference South 32053—7[a]0443
2014–15[31] Conference Premier 31430—6[b]0404
2015–16[31] National League 43421—6[c]1516
Total 1068104—19113513
Lincoln City 2016–17[31] National League 41582—3[b]1528
Norwich City 2017–18[32] Championship 2000000020
Lincoln City (loan) 2017–18[32] League Two 23200002[d]1253
Rotherham United (loan) 2018–19[33] Championship 71102000101
Portsmouth (loan) 2019–20[34] League One 26230108[e]0382
Portsmouth 2020–21[35] League One 45332202[d]0525
2021–22[36] League One 45620104[d]0526
2022–23[37] League One 44130204[d]0531
2023–24[38] League One 38110203[d]2443
Total 198131228021223917
Rotherham United 2024–25[39] League One 9100101[d]0111
2025–26[24] League One 9000103[d]1131
Total 181002041242
Cambridge United (loan) 2025–26[24] League Two 3000000030
Career total 3983031812049649044
  1. ↑ Four appearances in the FA Trophy, three in Conference South play-offs
  2. 1 2 Appearances in the FA Trophy
  3. ↑ Five appearances and one goal in the FA Trophy, one in National League play-offs
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Appearances in EFL Trophy
  5. ↑ Six appearances in EFL trophy, two appearances in EFL League One play-offs

Honours

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Lincoln City

Portsmouth

Individual

References

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  1. ↑ "Notification of shirt numbers: Portsmouth" (PDF). English Football League. p. 55. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  2. ↑ "Sean Raggett: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  3. ↑ "Sean Raggett". Portsmouth F.C. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  4. ↑ "Sittingbourne v Whitehawk Official Matchday Programme (Johns Jottings)" (PDF). Sittingbourne F.C. 23 October 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  5. ↑ "Sittingbourne v Leatherhead Official Matchday Programme (Match Stats – Season 2010–11)" (PDF). Sittingbourne F.C. 6 November 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  6. ↑ "Full-time Report: Sittingbourne 1 Leatherhead 2". Sittingbourne F.C. Official Website (Archive). 6 November 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  7. ↑ "Sittingbourne v Ramsgate Official Matchday Programme (p15 Player Stats – Appearances and goals to end of 2010/11)". Sittingbourne F.C. 23 August 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  8. ↑ "Full-time Report: Sittingbourne 2 Godalming Town 2". Sittingbourne F.C. Official Website (Archive). 30 April 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
  9. ↑ "Raggett returns to Dover Athletic from Whitstable Town". Kent News. 4 February 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  10. ↑ "Imps Sign England C International Sean Raggett". Lincoln City F.C. 3 August 2016. Archived from the original on 18 February 2017.
  11. ↑ "Lincoln City topple Burnley as Sean Raggett seals historic FA cup Shock". The Guardian. London. 18 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  12. ↑ "Burnley 0–1 Lincoln City". BBC Sport. 18 February 2017.
  13. ↑ "Sean Raggett joins Norwich City". Norwich City F.C. 18 August 2017.
  14. ↑ "Lincoln City 1 Norwich City 3: Kenny McLean lights up Canaries' friendly cruise at the Imps". Eastern Daily Press. 10 July 2018.
  15. ↑ "Sean Raggett: Rotherham United sign Norwich City defender on loan". BBC Sport. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  16. ↑ "Sean Raggett leaves Rotherham United and more on Will Vaulks contract". Rotherham Advertiser. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  17. ↑ "Sean Raggett: Portsmouth sign Norwich defender on season-long loan deal". BBC Sport. 27 June 2019.
  18. ↑ "Sean Raggett: Portsmouth loanee signs two-year deal after release by Norwich". BBC Sport. 3 August 2020.
  19. ↑ "Raggett Pens New Deal". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  20. ↑ "The great and the good, the legends and the Hall of Famers: Portsmouth's top 14 appearance makers of the 21st Century". www.portsmouth.co.uk. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  21. ↑ "Pompey Retained List: Summer 2024". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  22. ↑ "SIGNING | SEAN SIGNS ON TO BECOME SUMMER SIGNING NUMBER FIVE". www.themillers.co.uk. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  23. ↑ "Sean Raggett lands on deadline day". www.cambridgeunited.com. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  24. 1 2 3 "Games played by Sean Raggett in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  25. ↑ "U's promoted back to League One". www.cambridgeunited.com. 2 May 2026. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  26. ↑ "Rotherham United: Captain Joe Rafferty to stay but 11 players to leave Millers". BBC Sport. 8 May 2026. Retrieved 25 May 2026.
  27. ↑ "U'S SNAP UP RAGGETT". www.cu-fc.com. 1 July 2026. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
  28. ↑ "Norwich loanee Sean Raggett feels Pompey can help him achieve Republic of Ireland breakthrough". www.portsmouth.co.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  29. ↑ "West Ham planning cut-price move for Lincoln star Sean Raggett". 3 June 2017.
  30. ↑ "Dover Athletic defender Sean Raggett says his England C call-up for friendly against the Republic of Ireland under-21s is huge honour". Kent Online. Norwich. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  31. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "S. Raggett". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  32. 1 2 "Games played by Sean Raggett in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
  33. ↑ "Games played by Sean Raggett in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Sean Raggett in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Sean Raggett in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  36. ↑ "Games played by Sean Raggett in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  37. ↑ "Games played by Sean Raggett in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  38. ↑ "Games played by Sean Raggett in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  39. ↑ "Games played by Sean Raggett in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  40. ↑ Anderson, John, ed. (2017). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2017–2018. London: Headline Publishing Group. pp. 640–641. ISBN 978-1-4722-3397-4.
  41. ↑ "League One 2023/24". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 October 2026.
    "Portsmouth Squad Details 2023/24". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 October 2026.
  42. ↑ Williams, Adam (13 March 2021). "Portsmouth 0–0 Salford City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  43. ↑ "Raggett Named Player Of The Season". www.portsmouthfc.co.uk. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
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