Alex Neil
- January 4, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Alex Neil |
Occupation | Soccer Player |
Date Of Birth | Jun 9, 1981(1981-06-09) |
Age | 43 |
Birthplace | Scotland |
Country | United Kingdom |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Alex Neil Biography
Name | Alex Neil |
Birthday | Jun 9 |
Birth Year | 1981 |
Place Of Birth | Scotland |
Birth Country | United Kingdom |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Parents | Ann Marie McMillan, Davie McMillan |
Spouse | Kristine Neil |
Children(s) | Sienna Neil, Hayden Neil |
Alex Neil is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on June 9, 1981 in Scotland, United Kingdom. Best known as a player and coach for the Hamilton Academical Football Club in Scotland.
During his stint in Hamilton Academical, he and James McCarthy helped the team win the Scottish First Division in 2008.
After his first professional season, Neil was recommended to Barnsley by his next-door neighbour Peter Hetherston, a friend of their manager Dave Bassett. He made his debut for the Tykes in the Football League First Division on 26 August 2000, replacing Lee Jones for the final ten minutes of a 4–1 home win over West Bromwich Albion. He made 32 league appearances in his first season at Oakwell, and was sent off on 28 April 2001 in a 0–1 home loss to Bolton Wanderers.
Born in Bellshill, Neil began his career at Dunfermline Athletic, before joining Airdrieonians on a free transfer in the summer of 1999. He made his professional debut in the Scottish Football League First Division on 3 January 2000, as a 64th-minute substitute for Steve McCormick in a 0–2 home loss to Falkirk. Five days later, on his first start, he scored in the eighth minute of a 3–1 loss at St Mirren. He finished his first season with 5 goals from 16 appearances, with the other four scored in three consecutive games in April, including two in a 3–0 home win over Greenock Morton on the 8th.
He and his wife Kristine gave birth to two children named Sienna and Hayden.
Alex Neil Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Alex Neil is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alex Neil 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began his soccer career in the Airdrieonians Football Club before transferring to Barnsley until 2004.
After an interim-turned-permanent position as the manager of Hamilton Academical, he took a position at the Norwich City Football Club in January 2015.
Alexander Francis Neil (born 9 June 1981) is a Scottish professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is the manager of Championship club Preston North End.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Alex Neil Dating?
According to our records, Alex Neil married to Kristine Neil. As of December 1, 2023, Alex Neil’s is not dating anyone.
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Neil played 30 league games in 2007–08, as Hamilton won the division and promotion to the Scottish Premier League. He scored once that season, opening a 4–0 home win over Stirling Albion on 15 September 2007 with a 40-yard free kick.
Facts & Trivia
Alex Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Alex Neil celebrates birthday on June 9 of every year.
After manager Billy Reid vacated his managerial position at Hamilton in April 2013, Neil (who had already been involved in coaching the club’s youth teams) was appointed player-manager on an interim basis. He was made manager on a permanent basis on 24 May 2013, at the age of 31. Assisted by Frankie McAvoy, Neil led the club to promotion back to the top flight in his first full season, winning through the play-off system in May 2014. Hamilton then enjoyed a good start to the 2014–15 Scottish Premiership, defeating Celtic away for the first time in 76 years.
How tall is Alex Neil?
5′ 7″
Who managed Alex Neil?
He took Norwich City into the Premier League in 2015 but the Canaries only managed one season in the top flight and he was sacked in 2017. He then managed Preston North End for just under four seasons before leaving in March 2021. As a player, he played for Airdrie, Barnsley and Mansfield before joining Hamilton.
How tall is Lee Johnson?
5′ 6″
What formation does Alex Neil play?
Name in Home Country / Full Name:Alexander Francis Neil
Preferred formation:| 4-2-3-1
Is Lee Johnson married?
Nicola Johnson