Neo Eccleston

Neo Arlee Ifny Eccleston is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Huddersfield Town.

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 Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town A.F.C. season|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.