Neil Simpson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Neil Simpson
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 15, 1961(1961-11-15)
Age	63
Birthplace	London
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Scorpio

Neil Simpson Biography

Neil Simpson is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on November 15, 1961 in London, England, United Kingdom. Retired midfielder, who spent most his professional career at Aberdeen and led the team in three consecutive Scottish Cups (1981-1984).

He was a player under the legendary He played under the great Alex Ferguson early in his career with Aberdeen. at Aberdeen in his early days of his career.

After breaking into the Aberdeen first team at the end of 1980, Simpson finished the season as a first-team regular. Until recurring injuries curtailed his appearances from the spring of 1986, he was a key player for the Dons. A reliable ball-winner, he won his first major honour for the team he had supported as a boy in the 1982 Scottish Cup. Between 1982 and 1986, Simpson’s Pittodrie career gained him a list of domestic winners medals that included two Scottish league championships, three Scottish Cups and a Scottish League Cup.

Simpson played in the 1981–82 UEFA Cup campaign which saw the Dons make their first-ever run of success in Europe by progressing to the Third Round at the expense of Bobby Robson’s Ipswich Town and FC Argeş Piteşti of Romania. In 1982–83, he played in every one of the matches of the Dons’ 1983 European Cup Winners Cup campaign, scoring a goal in the 3–2 victory over FC Bayern Munich in the second leg of the quarter-finals and becoming one of the “Gothenburg Greats” who lifted the trophy after beating Real Madrid in the 1983 Final. The following season, Simpson was in the team that reached the semi-finals of the 1984 European Cup Winners Cup and he scored a goal when Aberdeen won the 1983 UEFA Super Cup. In 1985–86, he helped the team to the quarter-finals of the 1986 European Champions Cup.

He was born in London but grew up in Newmachar in Scotland.

Neil Simpson Net Worth

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

He was a Middlefield Wasps player growing up before joining Aberdeen in 1980.

Between 1983 and 1988, he played five times for the Scottish National Team. He played for Motherwell and Newcastle.

Neil Alexander Simpson (born 15 November 1961) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for Aberdeen, Newcastle United, Motherwell and Scotland.

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Who is Neil Simpson Dating?

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After retiring from playing, Simpson became an SFA Community Development Officer in Moray. He returned to Aberdeen in 2001 and became their Head of Youth.

Facts & Trivia

Neil Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Neil Simpson celebrates birthday on November 15 of every year.

What is Neil Simpsons disability?

Neil was born Visually Impaired with Nystagmus which causes involuntary eye movements and he competes in the Visually Impaired B3 Category. He started skiing at the age of 4 starting in Aberdeen dry slope joining Gordon Skiers for snow training at The Lecht and Glenshee in Scotland.

What happened to Neil Simpson?

After retiring from playing, Simpson became an SFA Community Development Officer in Moray. He returned to Aberdeen in 2001 and became their Head of Youth.

Who broke Durrants leg?

In October 1988 Durrant (then aged 21) was seriously injured in a challenge by Aberdeen player Neil Simpson which tore the cruciate ligaments in his right knee.

What age is Ian Durrant?

55 years (October 29, 1966)

What does Ian Durrant do now?

East Kilbride manager Chris Aitken has confirmed first-team coach and Rangers legend Ian Durrant is taking his work at Kilby down a gear due to knee surgery. David MacGregor – a former teammate of Aitken’s – and Durrant have formed part of the EK backroom team this season.