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Ipswich Town BadgeIpswich Town
England Championship (2) LogoEngland Championship (2)
England FlagEngland
73
OVR
81
POT

Player Info

NameDan Neil
PositionCDM
Alt. PositionsCM
Age24
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth14 Dec 2001
Height178cm (5' 10")
Weight65kg (143 lbs)
Body TypeAvg & Lean
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID258483

Dan Neil Career Mode rating and potential

Dan Neil is a useful CDM for Ipswich Town in England Championship (2). At 73 overall with 81 potential, he has strong potential and profiles as a squad option in Career Mode. His strongest area is physicality, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
  • High growth potential
Weaknesses
  • Passing may limit midfield control
Best For
  • Lower-budget development saves

Current Club

Loaned FromSunderland
Loan Ends1st July 2026
Value€6.5m
Wage€34k
Kit Number6
Joined2nd July 2019
Contract Expiry2029

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is slightly behind their expected development curve.

Normal
Curve Status
On Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
76.1
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
-3.1
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
90%
+8 OVR remaining

Understanding the Career Mode growth curve

CareerScout compares a player's current rating against where they would normally be expected to be based on their age, position and potential. This helps show whether a player is developing ahead of schedule, roughly as expected, or still has room to catch up.

Expected OVR

Expected OVR is the rating CareerScout estimates the player would usually have at their current age, based on their position and potential. If their current rating is higher than this, they are ahead of their curve. If it is lower, they may still have more room to grow.

Curve Gap

Curve Gap is the difference between the player's current OVR and their expected OVR. A negative number means they are below the expected curve. A positive number means they are ahead of it.

Growth Outlook

Growth Outlook estimates whether a player's development may be boosted, normal or reduced compared to their expected curve. Players below their expected curve may grow faster, while players far ahead of it may slow down.

Peak Window

Peak Window shows the age range where players in that position usually reach their highest development level. For example, wingers tend to peak earlier than goalkeepers.

These values are estimates based on Career Mode development patterns. They are designed to help compare players and identify good long-term signings, but actual growth can still be affected by playtime, training, form and injuries.

Similar Players

Players similar to Dan Neil in Career Mode, based on position, age, overall rating, potential and key attributes.

Key Attributes

Pace
73
Shooting
64
Passing
66
Dribbling
72
Defending
68
Physical
77

All Attributes

Pace
74
Acceleration
72
Sprint Speed
Shooting
66
Finishing
66
Positioning
62
Shot Power
65
Long Shots
57
Penalties
54
Volleys
Passing
70
Vision
54
Crossing
51
FK Accuracy
71
Long Passing
73
Short Passing
58
Curve
Dribbling
76
Agility
73
Balance
69
Reactions
69
Composure
73
Ball Control
71
Dribbling
Defending
68
Interceptions
62
Heading Acc..
67
Def Aware..
70
Stand Tackle
65
Sliding Tackle
Physical
74
Jumping
91
Stamina
70
Strength
78
Aggression
Goalkeeping
8
Diving
15
Handling
10
Kicking
6
Positioning
9
Reflexes

PlayStyles

Tiki Taka PlayStyleTiki Taka
Press Proven PlayStylePress Proven

Roles

CDM
Deep-Lying Playmaker+
CM
Box-to-Box+

Positional Ratings

ST
84
LW
78
RW
78
CAM
78
CM
78
LM
78
RM
78
CDM
78
CB
78
LB
78
RB
78

FAQ

What is Dan Neil's Career Mode potential?+

Dan Neil has 81 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 73.

How much can Dan Neil grow?+

Dan Neil can grow by +8 overall, from 73 to 81 potential.

What is Dan Neil's best position?+

Dan Neil's main position is CDM. He can also play CM.

Is Dan Neil good in Career Mode?+

Dan Neil is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a CDM. At 73 overall with 81 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Dan Neil's strongest attributes?+

Dan Neil's strongest areas are Physical (77) and Pace (73), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

Dan Neil Career Mode Potential, Rating & Growth