Draft:Marcus Neill

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Marcus Neill
Personal information
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Sunderland
Youth career
Years Team
0000–2018 Blackburn Rovers
2018-2024 Liverpool
2024- Sunderland

Marcus Neill is an Australian footballer who plays for Sunderland. He is the son of Australian former international Lucas Neill.[1]

Career[edit]

Neill was in the youth academy at Blackburn Rovers as a striker before joining Liverpool in late 2018.[2] He stayed on Merseyside until February 2024, when he signed for Sunderland.[3]

Style of play[edit]

A forward player, he has been described as a good finisher with both feet.[4]

Personal life[edit]

He is the son of Australian former international Lucas Neill.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Marcus Neill". Soccerway. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  2. ^ Lewis, Dave (31 December 2018). "Liverpool win race to sign Lucas Neill's son". SBS.com. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  3. ^ Lewis, Dave (February 21, 2024). "THE NEILL DEAL: WHY SUNDERLAND POUNCED ON SON OF SOCCEROOS LEGEND". ftbl.com. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  4. ^ "JOEYS BOSS KEEN TO CAP LUCAS NEILL'S WHIZKID SON". ftbl.com. September 19, 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Lucas Neill's son scoring goals for fun at Liverpool". sbs.com. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2024.