Lucas Neill

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lucas Neill
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 9, 1978(1978-03-09)
Age	46
Birthplace	Sydney
Country	Australia
Birth City	New South Wales
Horoscope	Pisces

Lucas Neill Biography

Lucas Neill is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on March 9, 1978 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. After first joining the team in 1996, Defender was elected captain of Australia’s national soccer team in 2006. From 2001 to 2007, he made 188 appearances with the Blackburn Rovers before joining West Ham United.

He made close friends with He became close friends with fellow Australian soccer player Tim Cahill., a fellow Australian soccer player.

Neill’s father moved to Australia from Northern Ireland, where he had played for local football clubs Brantwood F.C., Linfield F.C., and Cliftonville F.C.. Neill grew up in Manly, Sydney and was a student at Wakehurst Public School in Belrose and St Augustine’s College in Brookvale, before attending the Australian Institute of Sport on a football scholarship in 1994–95.

Neill joined Millwall on a free transfer in November 1995, making his debut on 17 February against Luton Town in 1996. In almost six years at The Den, he made 174 appearances in all competitions, scoring 13 goals. In September 2001, Neill, by then the longest serving player at the club, submitted a transfer request and shortly after, signed for Blackburn Rovers for an initial fee of £600,000 plus up to £400,000 more depending on appearances.

In 2004, he married Lindsey Morris.

Lucas Neill Net Worth

Lucas Neill is one of the richest Soccer Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lucas Neill 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

From 1994-1995, he was a scholarship student at the Australian Institute of Sport.

From 2009 to 2013, he played for Everton and Galatasary as well as Al Jazira, Al Jazira, Al Wasl, and Al Jazira.

Lucas Edward Neill (born 9 March 1978) is an Australian former soccer player. Neill played as a defender, often playing as a centre back as well as a full- back. Neill spent almost 15 years of his career playing in England. He represented Australia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and also the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. On 6 October 2006 he was named the 50th captain of the Australian national team, and by the time of his retirement, had amassed a record 61 caps as captain. He played for Millwall, Blackburn Rovers, West Ham United, Everton, Galatasaray, Al Jazira, Al Wasl, Sydney FC, Omiya Ardija, Watford FC and Doncaster Rovers.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Lucas Neill height 6 ft 1 in Lucas weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Lucas Neill Dating?

According to our records, Lucas Neill married to Lindsey Morris. As of December 1, 2023, Lucas Neill’s is not dating anyone.

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Following the World Cup, on 6 October 2006 was named as the 50th player to captain Australia. On 7 October 2006 he made his debut as the Socceroos’ captain in a 1–1 friendly against Paraguay, in Brisbane. Four days later, in Sydney, he captained Australia again in an Asian Cup qualifying game against Bahrain, which Australia won 2–0. On 2 June 2007, Neill captained the Socceroos again in a friendly match against Uruguay at Sydney’s Telstra Stadium in which Australia lost 2–1.

Facts & Trivia

Lucas Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Lucas Neill celebrates birthday on March 9 of every year.

Johan Neeskens, who became assistant to Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard for the 2006–07 season, said that Neill “could play for any of the best clubs”. On 4 August 2006 he announced he would not sign a new four-year contract for Blackburn Rovers. The player’s agent, Peter Harrison, said “He has enjoyed his time [at Blackburn], he loves the club and the fans, he just feels it is time for a change.” On 30 August, Liverpool reportedly made a £2 million bid for Neill; however, this bid was rejected by Blackburn. The club wanted Stephen Warnock in part exchange for Neill, but Liverpool were not prepared to let the left back go. In late November, rumours emerged that Chelsea were also interested in his signature. Neill, once a cult hero at Blackburn, left under something of a storm and is now extremely unpopular amongst Blackburn fans. He was booed and barracked on his return to Ewood Park in March 2007.

Top Facts about Lucas Neill

1. Lucas Edward Neill was an Australian former soccer player who represented Australia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and the 2011 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
2. He had the record of 61 caps as captain for the Australian national team.
3. His first club, Millwall, was from 1995 until 2001.
4. He was part of the Australian Olympic team, “the Olyroos” in 2000 Olympics in Sydney.
5. In June 2013, he scored his first international goal with a header in a World Cup qualifying match against Jordan which finished 4–0.
6. On 6 October 2006 he was named the 50th captain of the Australian national team.
7. At the end of the 2008/09 season Neill rejected a one-year contract extension with West Ham United, becoming a free agent.
8. In October 2012 Neill signed a one-year contract with Al Wasl.
9. He made his A-League debut for Sydney FC against Melbourne Heart on 24 February 2013.
10. He joined Championship team Watford in February 2014 but made only one appearance.
11. In June 2014, Neill effectively ended his career as a player when he was released from Watford.
12. In August 2015 he signed with National Premier Leagues NSW club Hakoah Sydney City East FC.
13. Neill verbally abused the referee in the last second of the Socceroos’ 3–1 loss to Iraq in 2007 and was sent off.
14. He was declared bankrupt in the United Kingdom in May 2016.
15. He captained the Socceroos again in a friendly match against Uruguay at Sydney’s Telstra Stadium in 2007 which Australia lost 2–1.

What happened Lucas Neill?

Former Socceroos captain Lucas Neill appears to have ended his mysterious six- year exile from the game after resurfacing to take up an official role with Football Federation Australia. Lucas Neill (left), trailing new Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson and Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK, George Brandis.

Who did Lucas Neill play for?

On 6 October 2006 he was named the 50th captain of the Australian national team, and by the time of his retirement, had amassed a record 61 caps as captain. He played for Millwall, Blackburn Rovers, West Ham United, Everton, Galatasaray, Al Jazira, Al Wasl, Sydney FC, Omiya Ardija, Watford FC and Doncaster Rovers.

Is Lucas Neill married?

Lindsey Morris

Who broke carraghers leg?

Jamie Carragher has been ruled out for six months with a broken leg, Liverpool confirmed this morning. The England international was injured in a tackle by Blackburn’s Lucas Neill who was immediately red-carded in the 3-1 victory for the Anfield side yesterday.

Who broke Jim Beglins leg?

Seven months after lifting the league and cup double, his leg was badly broken following a mistimed tackle from Everton’s Gary Stevens in the League Cup fifth round game in January 1987.