Dan Neil, born on 30 November 2001 (age 24), is an English central defensive midfielder now with Rangers, where he wears the number 6 shirt.
His career to this point has been shaped overwhelmingly at Sunderland. Across four league seasons there, he made 134 appearances and scored eight goals, growing from a young midfielder into a regular first-team player. His most productive league campaign came in 2023-2024, when he scored four times in 42 appearances.
Neil’s move to Rangers has put him in more familiar Scottish headlines, though his record there is still at an early stage. In 2026-2027, he has made two league appearances, along with one in the League Cup, one in Europa League qualifying and two in Conference League qualifying – six appearances in all competitions.
For all the change of surroundings, Neil’s senior career remains rooted in Sunderland: a substantial run of games, steady midfield responsibility, and enough end product to mark him as more than a holding player alone.
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