About Derek Neilson
Lived 1959 – 2017 (aged 57–58). Derek Neilson was an association football player.
Derek Neilson (23 January 1959 – May 2017) was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career Neilson began his career with Dundee United but left the club without making a first-team appearance after loan spells with East Stirlingshire and Meadowbank Thistle. Neilson then joined Brechin City and was a regular between the goalposts for the Glebe Park club for seven seasons from 1980 to 1987. He saw out his final years in the senior game with Berwick Rangers before turning to the juniors with Armadale Thistle in 1993.
Neilson died in May 2017 at the age of 58.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Derek Neilson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Derek Neilson?
association football player (1959-2017)
When was Derek Neilson born?
Derek Neilson was born on 23 January 1959.
When did Derek Neilson die?
Derek Neilson died in 2017.
What was Derek Neilson's occupation?
Derek Neilson was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek Neilson. https://biography.guide/derek-neilson/
MLA: "Derek Neilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/derek-neilson/.
Chicago: "Derek Neilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/derek-neilson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC