Charlie McNeill

Manchester United In 2020, Manchester United agreed a deal for McNeill worth a reported £750,000. He continued his prolific form that made him a highly regarded prospect at Manchester City, scoring 24 goals in 21 games in his first season with the United U18 squad.

On 5 June 2024, Manchester United announced he was leaving the club to seek opportunities elsewhere.

Newport County (loan) On 31 January 2023, McNeill signed for League Two club Newport County on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season. He made his Newport debut in the starting line-up for the League Two 2–1 win against Swindon Town on 4 February 2023. He scored his first goal for Newport in the 3–1 League Two win against Tranmere Rovers on 18 March 2023.

Stevenage (loan) In September 2023, McNeil joined EFL League One club Stevenage on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. Having struggled for gametime, he returned to his parent club on 3 January 2024.

Sheffield Wednesday On 10 July 2024, McNeill joined Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer. He made his debut in the EFL Cup against Hull City on 14 August 2024, scoring a brace, with the first after 27 seconds. On 21 December 2024, he made his league debut coming off the bench against Stoke City. His first league goals came in November 2025, where he scored a brace against Preston North End, where he also saw his penalty saved, for a chance to score a hattrick.

Crewe Alexandra (loan) On 13 August 2026, McNeill joined League Two club Crewe Alexandra on loan for the duration of the 2026–27 season. He made his debut the following day on the opening day of the League Two season, where he came off the bench in 1–0 win against Crawley Town.

Personal life McNeill was born in England, and is of part Irish descent through a grandfather.

Career statistics

Honours Manchester United U18 FA Youth Cup: 2021–22