Jensen Weir

Jensen Guy Weir (born 31 January 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays for Cambridge United, on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, as a midfielder.

Club Career

Wigan Athletic

Weir made his senior debut for Wigan Athletic on 7 November 2017, in an EFL Trophy game against Accrington Stanley, becoming the club's youngest ever player, at the age of 15 years and 280 days. He made his league debut in a Championship game at Birmingham City on 27 April 2019, coming on as a second half substitute for Nick Powell.

Brighton & Hove Albion

On 10 July 2020, it was reported that Weir was going to be sold to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion for £500,000 plus add-ons in order to help alleviate Wigan's financial problems. On 23 July 2020, Weir joined Brighton on a three-year deal. He was named in a matchday squad for the first time for the senior side on 3 February 2021, remaining an unused substitute in a 1–0 away win over Liverpool, Brighton's first league win at Anfield since 1982.

Cambridge United (loan)

On 13 July 2021, Weir joined newly promoted League One side Cambridge United on a season-long loan deal. He made his debut on 10 August, starting in the EFL Cup first round tie at home against Swindon Town where Cambridge won 3–1 on penalties after a goalless draw in the 90 minutes of play. Four days later Weir made his league debut for The U's starting and playing 61 minutes before being replaced by Adam May in the 2–1 away loss at Accrington Stanley.