Sean Nealis

Defender #13
Age 28 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Sean Nealis is establishing his identity as a Bronze-tier Utility option this season. The 29-year-old American, standing at a commanding 1.93 meters, brings a physical edge developed over years in the North American soccer pyramid, building his body of work in a versatile squad role.

Our verdict points to an emerging profile as he calibrates to the current campaign. With 309 minutes spread across eight appearances, he is maintaining a consistent level of form. While his offensive contributions remain quiet with zero goals or assists in his recent outings, his value lies in his defensive flexibility. Recognised for his towering aerial dominance, he provides a reliable physical anchor when called upon, proving to be a highly adaptable presence in the rotation.

As he carves out his exact role in the squad, his market value currently sits at €1M with a downward trend. Earning more consistent minutes will be key to reversing that trajectory and cementing his status as a critical rotation piece for the gruelling months ahead.

Player Rating

Sean M. Nealis
32
Rating
45
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 0
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 20
📊 Ability 23
💰 Fair Value
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Defender
⏳ Forming Opinion 14/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Sean M. Nealis Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 94%
Weight 61%
Experience 67%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 95%
Weight 68%
Experience 71%

Traits

TOWER

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 0 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 0 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 0 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 0 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 0 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 0
Shooting 0
Defense 0
Workrate 0
Passing 0
Key Strength 0 Dribbling
Area to Watch 0 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Sean M. Nealis this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Aug 29, 2026 DC United 0-0 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer ' - - - 24 Audi Field
Aug 19, 2026 DC United 0-3 New England Revolution Major League Soccer 45' 6.2 - - 47 Audi Field
Aug 01, 2026 DC United 2-2 Nashville SC Major League Soccer ' - - - 80 Audi Field
Jul 25, 2026 DC United 2-1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 22' 6.6 - - 60 Audi Field
Jul 23, 2026 Houston Dynamo 1-1 DC United Major League Soccer 97' 6.6 - - 39 Shell Energy Stadium
Apr 04, 2026 DC United 0-4 FC Dallas Major League Soccer 60' 6.3 0 0 46 Audi Field
Mar 21, 2026 Atlanta United FC 0-0 DC United Major League Soccer 1' - 0 0 18 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Mar 15, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United Major League Soccer 12' 7.0 0 0 94 Soldier Field
Mar 07, 2026 DC United 1-2 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 42 M&T Bank Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Austin 1-0 DC United Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 39 Q2 Stadium
Feb 22, 2026 DC United 1-0 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 1' - 0 0 43 Audi Field

Player Market Value

Track Sean M. Nealis's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €2.5M (Q3'23)
€2.5M €1.3M €0
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