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Neil Danns
Neil Danns (born 1982) is an English-born Guyanese former midfielder, over 500 club games, Guyana captain at the 2019 Gold Cup, later Macclesfield, Tranmere, and Southport manager, father of Jayden Danns.
Neil Etheridge
Neil Leonard Dula Etheridge (born 1990, Enfield Town, England) is a Filipino-English goalkeeper; first Filipino in the Premier League with Cardiff City, 82 caps for the Philippines, retired from international duty June 2026.
Neil Harris (footballer, born 1977)
Neil Harris (born 1977) is an English football manager and former striker, Millwall's all-time leading scorer with 138 goals in 431 appearances, now manager of Cambridge United after spells at Millwall, Cardiff, and Gillingham.
Neil Lennon
Neil Lennon, born in Lurgan, is a Northern Irish football manager and former midfielder for Crewe, Leicester City, and Celtic; five Scottish Premiership titles as manager, and a career marked by sectarian abuse.
Neil Ruddock
Neil 'Razor' Ruddock, born 1968 in Wandsworth, London, is an English former centre-back and TV personality. Clubs included Millwall, Tottenham, Southampton, Liverpool (152 apps, 1995 League Cup), West Ham; one England cap in 1994.
Neil Taylor (footballer)
Neil Taylor (born 1989, St Asaph) is a Welsh former left-back who played for Wrexham, Swansea City, Aston Villa, and Middlesbrough, won two Premier League promotions, earned 43 Wales caps, scored at Euro 2016, and retired in November 2022.
Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock, English football manager born in Sheffield, record holder with eight promotions including four to the top flight, over 1,627 games from Gainsborough Trinity to Aberdeen, retired 2024.
Néiser Villarreal
Néiser Villarreal (Neyser Villareal), Colombian striker born 2005 in Tumaco; Millonarios then Cruzeiro; top scorer of the 2025 Sudamericano Sub-20 with 8 goals and 2025 U-20 World Cup with 5, including a hat-trick against Spain.
Nelly Las
Nelly Las (born 2007) is an English full-back and wing-back who came through Leicester City's academy, played the 2025/26 second half on loan at Ipswich Town, and joined Chelsea permanently in July 2026 on a four-year contract.
Nélson Oliveira
Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira (born 1991, Barcelos), Portuguese centre-forward, Benfica academy product; 17 caps, 2 goals for Portugal, Euro 2012 semi-finalist; 13 clubs including Norwich, AEK, Vitória SC, now SC Farense.
Nelson Pierre
Nelson Pierre (Nelson Guichard Pierre), Haitian forward born 2005 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia Union homegrown, Vancouver Whitecaps FC player, on loan to Halifax Wanderers FC; Haiti U-20 international.
Nélson Semedo
Nélson Semedo, Portuguese right-back born 1993 in Lisbon; clubs Sintrense, Benfica, Barcelona (€30M, 2017), Wolves (2020), Fenerbahçe (2025); UEFA Nations League winner with Portugal in 2019 and 2025.
Nemanja Gudelj (Немања Гудељ)
Nemanja Gudelj (Немања Гудељ), Serbian midfielder born 1991 in Belgrade; NAC Breda, AZ, Ajax, China, Sporting CP, then Sevilla 2019-2026 (261 games, captain, two Europa Leagues), now Getafe CF.
Nemanja Matić (Немања Матић)
Nemanja Matić (Немања Матић), born 1988, is a Serbian defensive midfielder at Sassuolo who won two Premier League titles with Chelsea and earned 48 Serbia caps.
Nemanja Vidić (Немања Видић)
Nemanja Vidić (Немања Видић), born 1981, Serbian centre-back for Red Star, Spartak Moscow, Manchester United (2006-14, captain, five Premier League titles, 2008 Champions League) and Inter Milan; only defender to win Premier League Player of the Season twice.
Nenê (footballer, born 1981)
Nenê, born Anderson Luiz de Carvalho in 1981, is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who starred for Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain and, at age 44, joined Botafogo-PB in 2026.
Nepal national football team
Nepal national football team, the Gorkhalis, men's team of the All Nepal Football Association (founded 1951, FIFA member 1972). Debut 1972 vs China; honors: 2016 AFC Solidarity Cup, four South Asian Games golds; FIFA rank 177 (2026).
NEROCA FC
NEROCA FC (North Eastern Re-Organising Cultural Association FC), founded 1965 in Imphal, Manipur; first Manipuri club in the I-League after winning the 2016-17 second division unbeaten; runner-up in its 2017-18 debut, later relegated in 2021 and 2024.
Nestor Vidrio
Néstor Vidrio (Néstor Vicente Vidrio Serrano, El Woody), Mexican defender born 1989 in Guadalajara; 2012 Olympic football gold medalist with Mexico, long Liga MX and Expansión MX career, last club Venados FC, without a club since January 2026.
Netherlands national football team
Netherlands national football team (Oranje), the Dutch men's team run by the KNVB since 1905. Three-time World Cup runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010), Euro 1988 champions, eliminated at the 2026 World Cup round of 32 by Morocco; coach Xavi.
Netherlands women's national football team
Netherlands women's national football team (OranjeLeeuwinnen), KNVB-run senior women's side; UEFA Women's EURO 2017 winners and 2019 World Cup runners-up; first major tournament in 2009, coached since 2025 by Arjan Veurink.
Neto (footballer, born 1985)
Neto (Hélio Hermito Zampier Neto, b. 16 Aug 1985, Rio de Janeiro), Brazilian centre-back of Chapecoense, Santos and Guarani; 2016 LaMia crash survivor, Copa Sudamericana 2016 winner, retired 13 Dec 2019, later club director.
Neto (footballer, born 1989)
Neto, full name Norberto Murara Neto, is a Brazilian goalkeeper born in 1989 in Araxá who has played for Juventus, Valencia, Barcelona, and Bournemouth, returning to Juventus in 2026.
Neven Subotić (Невен Суботић)
Neven Subotić (Невен Суботић), born 1988 in Banja Luka, Serbian centre-back who won two Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund and played the 2013 Champions League final; retired 2021 and runs the well:fair water foundation.
Neville Neville
Neville Neville (1949–2015), English football agent and Bury FC commercial director, father of Gary, Phil, and Tracey Neville; namesake of the Rebel Rebel chant and the Neville Neville Stand at Gigg Lane.
Neville Southall
Neville Southall, Welsh goalkeeper born 1958 in Llandudno; Everton record 578 league appearances, two First Division titles, 1985 European Cup Winners' Cup, FWA Footballer of the Year 1985, and a then-record 92 Wales caps.
New brighton
New Brighton (Merseyside) football: New Brighton Tower FC (1896-1901), Towerites, Division Two 1898-1901, folded over low gates; successor New Brighton AFC, Football League 1923-1951.
New England Revolution
New England Revolution, MLS charter club founded 1995 by the Kraft family, play at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. Five MLS Cup finals without a win; 2021 Supporters' Shield with record 73 points; planned 25,000-seat Everett stadium.
New Trafford Stadium
New Trafford Stadium is Manchester United's planned 100,000-seat replacement for Old Trafford, announced 11 March 2025, designed by Norman Foster, costing about £2 billion, sited roughly 350 metres north-west of the current ground within the Trafford Wharfside regeneration project.
New York City FC
New York City FC is a Major League Soccer club in New York City that began play in 2015 and won the 2021 MLS Cup.