Everything you need to know about Sunderland’s local magician, Dan Neil, from the club he supports to his links away.
Despite a miserable 2023/24 campaign, one of the bright sparks of Sunderland’s campaign was Neil.
The local lad has risen through Sunderland’s academy over the years to firmly establish himself in the Black Cats’ squad.
Despite the flurry of Sunderland managers in the 2023/24 campaign, Neil remained ever-present in the team as they secured a mid-table finish.
However, such form has attracted interest from other clubs in the UK with some of England’s giants reportedly holding interest in the midfielder.
This article explores everything you need to know about Neil, from his upbringing to what Sunderland are demanding for their talent.
What is Dan Neil’s age and height?
Neil was born on December 13, 2001. This makes the midfielder 22 years old at the time of writing. Neil also stands at 1.78 metres in height which is five foot 10 inches.
Where was Dan Neil born?
Like many in the Sunderland team, Neil is local to the area. The midfielder was born in South Shields, Tyneside.
Is Dan Neil a Sunderland fan?
After growing up locally, Neil became a fan of the Black Cats at a young age. He told the Sunderland Echo: “My father and grandad are Sunderland fans. I had season tickets with them from whenever I could go to games, but where I’m actually from, it’s Jarrow, Hebburn, and a lot of my mates are Newcastle fans, most of the lads I went to school with are Newcastle fans. I’m sure I’ll get a few messages off my mates.”
What are Dan Neil’s stats for Sunderland?
Since coming through Sunderland’s academy, Neil has gone on to become a regular at the club. At the time of writing, the midfielder has made 149 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring 10 goals.
Does Dan Neil have social media?
Neil does have social media. The midfielder owns an Instagram account which has 28.1k followers at the time of writing. His account is called _danielneil.
Are Liverpool and Arsenal interested in Dan Neil?
As a result of Neil’s form and Sunderland’s failed promotion hopes, the midfielder has been subject to plenty of interest. In January, Premier League giants Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs were all keen on the 22-year-old.
This saw former Sunderland manager Michael Beale say in the last transfer window that there were ‘a lot of eyes’ on Neil.
What is Sunderland’s asking price?
Back in January, as a result of the interest in the midfielder, Carlton Palmer spoke about Sunderland’s position on Neil. He believed that the Black Cats were in a ‘very strong’ position and that Sunderland could demand £10 million to depart ways with Neil.