Mikey O'Neill (footballer)
Michael O'Neill (born 8 June 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club Southport, on loan from EFL Championship club Preston North End.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael O'Neill[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England[2] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Southport (on loan from Preston North End) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012-2022 | Preston North End | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Preston North End | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2023– | → Southport (loan) | 14 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:03, 7 November 2023 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
O'Neill is a youth product of Preston North End, and signed his first scholarship agreement with the club on 9 July 2020 and was awarded Scholar of the Year in 2022 as well as being included in the EFL 'The 11 '.[2] He made his professional debut with Preston North End in a 2–1 EFL Championship win over Queens Park Rangers on 9 April 2022, coming on as a late sub in the 90th minute. One month later on May 10 O'Neill signed his first professional contract. Following several appearances from the bench he made his full debut on 7 January 2023 starting in a 3–1 victory against Huddersfield in the F.A. Cup at Deepdale.[3]
On 14 January 2023, O'Neill joined EFL League Two side Grimsby Town on loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 season.[4]
On 5 September 2023, O'Neill joined National League North side Southport. on loan until 6th January 2024.[5]
Playing style edit
O'Neill is a creative midfielder who can play as an attacking midfielder, or in a more advanced attacking role. He has experience playing futsal, and is good technically and good with the ball.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Club List of Registered Players as at 21st May 2022" (PDF). English Football League. p. 16. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Ten New Scholars Sign For Preston North End". www.pnefc.net.
- ^ "Preston win dents QPR play-off chances". BBC Sport.
- ^ "O'Neill signs!". Grimsby Town FC. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Mikey O'Neill Joins Southport On Loan". www.pnefc.net. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Hodgson, George (10 February 2022). "Ryan Lowe impressed by Mikey O'Neill as first-team chance could arrive". LancsLive.
External links edit
- Mikey O'Neill at Soccerway