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Dan Neil (footballer)

English footballer (born 2001) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Daniel Neil (born 13 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Sunderland.

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Club career

Born in South Shields,[2] Neil grew up as a Sunderland fan,[3] and began his career with the club after a stint with Hebburn Town Juniors.[4][5]

He made his senior debut on 13 November 2018, in the EFL Trophy, appearing as a late substitute in injury time.[6][7] Neil scored his first professional goal when he scored against Accrington Stanley on 11 September 2021 in a 2–1 win.[8]

In December 2021 and January 2022 he was linked with possible transfers to Premier League clubs Burnley and Aston Villa, however he remained with Sunderland.[9][10] This speculation came on the back of Neil being awarded the EFL Young Player of the Month award for December 2021.[11]

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International career

On 11 November 2021, Neil made his England U20 debut during a 2–0 defeat to Portugal in the 2021–22 Under 20 Elite League.[12]

Career statistics

As of match played 24 May 2025
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  1. Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
  2. Appearances in the EFL Championship play-offs

Honours

Sunderland

Individual

References

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