About Dan Neil
Born 2001. Dan Neil is a British association football player.
Daniel James Neil (born 13 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Rangers.
Club career Born in South Shields, and began his career with the club after a stint with Hebburn Town Juniors.
He made his senior debut on 13 November 2018, in the EFL Trophy, appearing as a late substitute in injury time. Neil scored his first professional goal when he scored against Accrington Stanley on 11 September 2021 in a 2–1 win.
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. This speculation came on the back of Neil being awarded the EFL Young Player of the Month award for December 2021.
On 27 January 2026, Neil joined EFL Championship club Ipswich Town on loan until the end of the season, when he would become a free agent.
On 1 July 2026, Neil signed for Rangers on a three-year contract.
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.
Career statistics
Honours Sunderland EFL Trophy: 2020–21 EFL Championship play-offs: 2025
Ipswich Town EFL Championship runner-up: 2025–26
Individual EFL Young Player of the Month: December 2021
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Who is Dan Neil?
English footballer (born 2001)
When was Dan Neil born?
Dan Neil was born on 13 December 2001 in South Shields.
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Dan Neil is an association football player.
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Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dan Neil (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dan Neil. https://biography.guide/dan-neil-association-football-player/
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