Aiden O'Neill

Midfielder #21
Age 27 years
Nationality Australia
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

Aiden O'Neill is establishing himself as New York City's platinum-tier Engine. Arriving from Standard Liège, the Australian midfielder is building his body of work in the division, bringing an aggressive, box-to-box presence that sets a combative tone in the middle of the pitch.

While his sample size of 434 minutes across five appearances is still emerging, our take is that he is a player hitting top form right when his team needs him. He operates as a certified ENFORCER, breaking up opposition attacks with relentless tackling and a knack for winning ugly physical duels. His Defense dimension is off the charts, compensating for a more modest passing game. Operating with real bite, he thrives on disrupting the opposition's rhythm rather than dictating his own team's tempo.

Holding a stable market valuation of €3M, O'Neill is proving to be a shrewd piece of business. If he maintains this intense work rate and sustains his current hot streak, he will solidify his status as an indispensable shield for the backline.

Player Rating

Aiden Connor O'Neill
49
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 25
🎯 Clutch 37
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 41
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Aiden Connor O'Neill is a above average ENFORCER for New York City FC. Evidence: 3.7 Tackles/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (91/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Physically Strong.

Aiden Connor O'Neill Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 59%
Weight 88%
Experience 64%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 38%
Weight 67%
Experience 60%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 67 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 29 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 91 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 83 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 17 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 67
Shooting 29
Defense 91
Workrate 83
Passing 17
Key Strength 91 Defense
Area to Watch 17 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Aiden Connor O'Neill this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 New York City FC 0-2 DC United Major League Soccer 36' 6.5 - - 60 Yankee Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 CF Montreal 1-0 New York City FC Major League Soccer 88' 6.9 - - 37 Saputo Stadium
Apr 22, 2026 New York City FC 4-4 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 98' 6.9 - 1 100 Yankee Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 New York City FC 1-2 Charlotte Major League Soccer 96' 7.0 0 0 63 Yankee Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 New York City FC Major League Soccer 88' 6.9 0 0 45 BC Place
Apr 04, 2026 New York City FC 1-1 St. Louis City Major League Soccer 88' 7.0 0 0 58 Yankee Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 New York City FC 2-3 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 97' 7.7 0 0 84 Yankee Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 New York City FC 3-1 Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 90' 6.7 0 0 60 Yankee Stadium
Mar 07, 2026 New York City FC 5-0 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 90' 7.7 0 0 64 Yankee Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Philadelphia Union 1-2 New York City FC Major League Soccer 83' 7.5 0 0 99 Subaru Park
Feb 23, 2026 Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 74' 6.7 0 0 66 Dignity Health Sports Park

Player Market Value

Track Aiden Connor O'Neill's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €3.0M
Peak Value €3.0M (Q4'24)
€3.0M €1.5M €0
Q2'17 Q2'18 Q1'19 Q3'19 Q2'20 Q4'20 Q1'21 Q4'21 Q2'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25