Sean Rea

Sean Rea (born 15 May 2002) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Valour FC, on loan from CF Montréal.

Sean Rea
Personal information
Full name Sean Rea
Date of birth (2002-05-15) 15 May 2002
Place of birth Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 CF Montréal
Number 24
Youth career
2006–2013 Saint-Léonard
2014–2020 Montreal Impact
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– CF Montréal 0 (0)
2021 → Valour FC (loan) 22 (1)
2022– → Valour FC (loan) 0 (0)
National team‡
2017 Canada U15 4 (1)
2019 Canada U17 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 March 2022
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 27 June 2021

Early life

Rea was born in Montreal, Quebec, and grew up in the borough of LaSalle and the neighbouring city of Laval.[1][2] He began playing football at age four with local club Saint-Léonard.[3][2]

Club career

CF Montréal

In 2014, Rea joined the academy of Major League Soccer side Montreal Impact.[2] He signed his first professional contract with the club in December 2020, and was subsequently loaned out to Canadian Premier League side Valour FC.[1][4] On 27 June 2021, Rea made his professional debut for Valour as a starter in the opening match of the 2021 season.[5] Upon completion of the 2021 MLS season, CF Montréal would announce that they would exercise the option on Rea's contract for 2022.[6] In 2022, he returned to Valour on loan.[7]

International career

In 2017, Rea represented Canada for the first time at the 2017 CONCACAF U-15 Championship, scoring one goal in four appearances.[3] In 2019, he played for Canada at the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, making two appearances.[3]

References
  1. Ed Tait (13 April 2021). "Valour FC's on-loan forward Sean Rea: 'Valour is a perfect opportunity'". Canadian Premier League. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  2. "Sean Rea". CF Montréal. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  3. "Sean Rea". Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  4. "Valour FC acquire forward Sean Rea and goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois on loan". Valour FC. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  5. "Forge vs. Valour - 27 June 2021". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
  6. "CF Montréal exercises options for 12 players". CF Montreal. November 30, 2021.
  7. Jacques, John (March 11, 2022). "CF Montreal Loans Sirois, Rea To Valour (Again)". Northern Tribune.
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