Philip George Neal (born 20 February 1951) is a retired English footballer who played for Northampton Town, Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers as a full back. He is one of the most successful English players of all time, having won eight First Divisions, four League Cups, five FA Charity Shields, four European Cups, one UEFA Cup and one UEFA Super Cup during his eleven years at Liverpool. He later returned to Bolton Wanderers as manager, leading them to victory in the Football League Trophy before spells managing Coventry City, Cardiff City and Manchester City. Neal also had a long career with the England national team, winning 50 caps and playing in the 1982 World Cup.Phil Neal's nickname whilst at Liverpool was Zico – a reference to the Brazilian play maker and a compliment to Neal, who was known for scoring important goals throughout the club's history.
Former soccer player who won 50 caps for England and was regarded as one of the best full backs of his generation. A legend for Liverpool football club making over 400 appearances at Anfield during their most successful period which saw them dominate the English leagues and become a force in European football. He is one of the most decorated players in terms of medals in the English game but unfortunately was never able to add an FA Cup winners medal to his collection. He has also served Northampton Town and Bolton Wanderers as a player.
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Managed Bolton Wanderers, Coventry City, Manchester City and Cardiff City, he was assistant manager to Barry Fry at Peterborough United in the 1997-1998 season.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sami YNWA
2017
Short
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Heysel: The Day Football Died
2005
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Cutting Edge
1994
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Big Match
1979
TV Series
Himself - Liverpool
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Story of Football
2002
Video documentary
Himself - 1977 European Cup Final
Match of the Eighties
1997
TV Series
Himself
Match of the Seventies
1995-1996
TV Series
Himself
Liverpool: Greavsie's Six of the Best Matches from the 80s
$950,000
