Stephen Christopher Wearne (born 16 December 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club Carlisle United. Wearne came through the youth academies of Newcastle United and Middlesbrough before signing professional terms with Sunderland. His previous clubs include Gateshead and Grimsby Town and Torquay United.
Playing career Early career A youth product of Newcastle United and Middlesbrough, he signed his first professional contact with Middlesbrough on 15 April 2019.
Sunderland He transferred to Sunderland on 9 September 2020. He made his professional debut with Sunderland in a 2–1 EFL Trophy win over Lincoln City on 5 October 2021, scoring the game winning goal in the 72nd minute.
On 7 January 2022, Wearne joined National League side Torquay United on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season. He returned to Sunderland, and was later released following the clubs promotion to the EFL Championship.
