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Neil Etheridge

ニール・エザリッジ　/　にーる・えざりっじ

Association football player from United Kingdom

February 7, 1990 (age 36)　・　Enfield, United Kingdom

association football player

My Take

Neil Etheridge interests me as a goalkeeper who turned a tricky identity into a strength. Born in Enfield, he came through Chelsea and Fulham's academies but built his name representing the Philippines, becoming a genuine pioneer for that national team. I admire keepers who travel unconventional paths, and his has taken him from English youth football all the way to the Thai League. At 191 cm he has the frame for the position, but what stays with me is the willingness to embrace heritage rather than chase the obvious route. That choice gave a whole footballing nation someone to believe in, and I find that quietly impressive.

Overview

Neil Leonard Dula Etheridge (born 7 February 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Thai League 1 club Buriram United. He joined the Fulham Academy after three years as a trainee at Chelsea and made his debut for Fulham in the UEFA Europa League against Danish club Odense Boldklub, though he never played in a league match with the club.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Neil Etheridge
Name (Japanese): ニール・エザリッジ
Reading: にーる・えざりっじ
Born: February 7, 1990 (age 36)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aquarius / Horse
Origin: Enfield, United Kingdom
Blood type: Private
Height: 191 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

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