Dylan Nealis

Defender #12
Age 27 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Dylan Nealis is New York's Bronze-tier squad_player. He is steadily building his body of work at the club he joined back in late 2021. While his overall match sample remains emerging, our verdict is that his profile offers the necessary depth and defensive stability required for the long grind of a demanding campaign.

Taking to the pitch for 270 minutes across three appearances, Nealis is focused on establishing his presence this term. He operates primarily as a versatile rotation option, stepping in to plug gaps when the fixture list piles up. His underlying metrics point to a player on an upward trajectory, shaking off any early rust to find his true rhythm. Interestingly, his Dribbling dimension stands out as his most prominent asset, allowing him to carry the ball out of tight spaces and relieve pressure from the backline. Although he has yet to register a goal or an assist, his steady contributions are more about tactical discipline and maintaining structural Intensity rather than producing headline-grabbing moments in the final third.

Sitting at a €2M market valuation that shows a falling trend, the stakes are clear for the American defender. Earning a more permanent starting berth will be essential to reversing that financial trajectory and cementing his long-term future in New York.

Player Rating

Dylan J. Nealis
55
Rating
65
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 57
🎯 Clutch 47
🎨 Style 40
📊 Ability 48
💰 Fair Value
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Defender
⏳ Forming Opinion 180/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Dylan J. Nealis Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 28%
Weight 62%
Experience 55%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 38%
Weight 67%
Experience 60%

Traits

PRIME

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 74 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 59 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 69 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 6 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 74
Shooting 5
Defense 59
Workrate 69
Passing 6
Key Strength 74 Dribbling
Area to Watch 5 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Dylan J. Nealis this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 02, 2026 New York Red Bulls 0-2 FC Dallas Major League Soccer 94' 6.7 - - 41 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-0 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 93' 7.7 - - 45 TQL Stadium
Apr 22, 2026 New York Red Bulls 4-4 DC United Major League Soccer 95' 6.2 - - 100 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 CF Montreal 4-1 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 93' 6.3 0 0 68 Saputo Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Inter Miami 2-2 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 95' 6.3 0 0 93 Nu Stadium
Apr 04, 2026 New York Red Bulls 4-2 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 97' 6.7 0 0 100 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 New York Red Bulls 1-0 New England Revolution Major League Soccer 90' 7.9 0 0 32 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Feb 22, 2026 Orlando City SC 1-2 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 0 73 Inter&Co Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Dylan J. Nealis's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €1.8M (Q4'24)
€1.8M €900K €0
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