English footballer who won six Premier League titles with Manchester United and earned 59 England caps, playing as a versatile defender and midfielder.
Philip John Neville was born on 21 January 1977 in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, into the same sporting household that produced his older brother Gary, a fellow Manchester United and England defender, and sister Tracey, an international netball player and coach. Phil joined Manchester United's youth academy and became part of the famed "Class of '92" generation alongside his brother, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, and Paul Scholes. Neville made his United debut in 1994 and spent 11 seasons at the club, valued for his tactical versatility across left-back, right-back, and central midfield positions rather than a single specialist role. He won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and the 1999 Champions League as part of United's historic treble-winning season, becoming one of the most decorated utility players of his generation. Neville moved to Everton in 2005, where he spent eight seasons and was appointed club captain, continuing to demonstrate the positional flexibility and professionalism that had defined his time at United. He earned 59 caps for England, representing his country at the 1998 and 2002 World Cups and Euro 2000, though a mistimed tackle that gave away a penalty against Romania in 2000 became one of the more painful moments of his international career. After retiring in 2013, Neville moved into coaching, working alongside his brother Gary at Valencia before taking charge of the England women's national team from 2018 to 2021, leading the "Lionesses" to a fourth-place finish at the 2019 World Cup. He later managed Major League Soccer's Inter Miami and Portland Timbers, continuing a coaching career built on the same adaptability that characterised his playing days.
Winning the Champions League treble with Manchester United in 1999
He played in every outfield position during his professional career.
Did You Know?How They Played
Versatile defender capable of playing full-back or central midfield, known for work rate and crossing ability
Lasting Impact
Versatile defender who served as captain for club and country, later became England Women's manager
Career Honours
- Premier League 6x
- Champions League 1999
- FA Cup 3x
- Premier League 1996
- Premier League 1997
- Premier League 1999
- Premier League 2000
- Premier League 2001
- Premier League 2003
- FA Cup 1996
- FA Cup 1999
- FA Cup 2004
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 1995–2005 | 384 | 6 | #2 |
| Everton | 2005–2013 | 302 | 7 | #18 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 2013–2014 | 4 | 0 | — |
 England | — | 59 | — | — |