Academy player profiles
Name: Sean Cuff
Date of birth: 21.05.93
Birthplace: Middlesbrough
Position: Goalkeeper
Sean signed for Wednesday following a successful trial. He is a tall, rangy goalkeeper whose hero is Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel.
Name: Dale Newton
Date of birth: 06.11.91
Birthplace: Barnsley
Position: Goalkeeper
Dale was scouted by the Owls whilst playing for Sunday League side Redfearn JFC. His hero is also Peter Schmeichel.
Name: Josh Wilde
Date of birth: 19.04.92
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Full back
Josh was scouted by Wednesday whilst playing for the Young Owls. He is a left-sided full back whose hero is Manchester United star Patrice Evra.
Name: Nicky Haywood
Date of birth: 02.06.93
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Full back
Nicky was scouted from the Handsworth Boys under-11s. He is an accomplished left back and strong in the tackle.
Name: Callum Pinhorn
Date of birth: 26.09.92
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Full back
Callum was scouted from Sheffield Rangers. He is essentially a defender but can also operate in midfield.
Name: Sam Eckhardt
Date of birth: 01.11.92
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Full back
Sam signed for Wednesday after a successful trial with the club. He is a tough-tackling defender who likes to get forward down the right flank.
Name: Brandon Cardwell
Date of birth: 26.09.92
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Central defender
Brandon was successfully scouted by the Owls to join the academy at Middlewood Road. The Sheffielder is a commanding centre half.
Name: Joel Magill
Date of birth: 30.01.93
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Central defender
Joel was successfully scouted by the Owls to join the academy. The lifelong Wednesdayite is a commanding central defender.
Name: Cecil Nyoni
Date of birth: 01.09.92
Birthplace: Bulowayo, Zimbabwe
Position: Central defender/midfield
Cecil joined Wednesday having impressed whilst playing for Middlewood Rovers. He is a versatile performer and comfortable at the heart of the defence and in midfield.
Name: Danny Kirkland
Date of birth:17.09.91
Birthplace: Chesterfield
Position: Midfield
Danny enjoyed a successful trial at Sheffield Wednesday. He is an industrious midfielder with a keen eye for goal.
Name: Patrick Lacey
Date of birth: 16.03.93
Birthplace: Liverpool
Position: Midfield
Patrick enjoyed a successful trial before signing for the Owls. He plays in a central midfield berth.
Name: Jack Poulton
Date of birth: 14.10.92
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Midfield
Jack signed for Wednesday after impressing for Sheffield Rangers. He is a pacy winger who operates down the right hand side.
Name: Sam Mir
Date of birth: 27.01.93
Birthplace: Huddersfield
Position: Midfield
Sam joined the Owls after a six-week trial period having left Leeds United. He is a right winger with a sharp turn of pace and also has a keen eye for goal.
Name: James Cottingham
Date of birth: 14.10.91
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Midfield
James signed for the Owls academy after being scouted whilst playing for the Young Owls. He is essentially a playmaker who is extremely comfortable with the ball at his feet.
Name: Patrick Meehan
Date of birth: 01.04.91
Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia
Position: Midfield
Patrick signed for Wednesday through a trial via Australian-based coach and ex-Owl, Adem Poric. He is an accomplished midfielder.
Name: Jack Barnett
Date of birth: 27.12.91
Birthplace: Worksop
Position: Midfield
Jack was scouted by Wednesday whilst with the Young Owls. His football hero is Steven Gerrard.
Name: Liam Palmer
Date of birth: 19.09.91
Birthplace: Worksop
Position: Attacking midfielder
Liam was scouted by Wednesday whilst with the Young Owls. He is a midfielder who likes to get forward to supplement the attack.
Name: William Kendall
Date of birth: 08.06.93
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Striker
William was scouted by the Owls having impressed for Sheffield Rangers. He is a pacy striker whose hero is Newcastle legend Alan Shearer.
Name: Vadaine Oliver
Date of birth: 21.10.91
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Striker
Vadaine was scouted by Wednesday whilst with Porter FC. He started life as a central defender but has since been converted to striker.
Name: Thomas Hall
Date of birth: 21.11.91
Birthplace: Sheffield
Position: Striker
Tom was scouted by Wednesday after impressing with the Young Owls. The forward is one of the more experienced players in the current academy set-up.
