Neo Arlee Ifny Eccleston (born 11 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Hartlepool United.
Career Eccleston joined Huddersfield Town from the Chelsea Academy in 2020. He was named as an unused substitute on the final day of the 2023–24 season. He secured a contract until the summer of 2025.
Manager Michael Duff said "I've been pleased with how Neo has applied himself since we arrived at the club" after Eccleston impressed in pre-season. On 30 July 2024, he joined League Two club Barrow on a season-long loan. He made his senior debut on 10 August, after coming on as a stoppage-time substitute for Elliot Newby in a 1–0 win over Crewe Alexandra at Holker Street. On 15 January 2025, Barrow ended his loan and he returned to Huddersfield Town.
On 1 September 2025, Eccleston joined League Two side Grimsby Town on loan until the end of the season, however he returned to Huddersfield on 7 January 2026 after both parties agreed to terminate his loan.
On 8 May 2026, the club said the player would leave in the summer once his contract had expired.
Hartlepool United On 2 July 2026, he signed for National League club Hartlepool United on a deal until June 2027, with an option to extend for a further year. He made his debut on the opening match of the 2026–27 season, coming on as a second half substitute in a 2–0 home win against Barrow.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHuddersfield Town2023–24Championship00000000002024–25League One3000000030Total3000000030Barrow (loan)2024–25League Two171103030241Grimsby Town (loan)2025–26League Two2000102050Hartlepool United2026–27National League8000–1090Career total301104060411
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