Sean Nealis

Defender #13
Age 29 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €1.5M

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 Nealis
Defender
Versatile presence finding match rhythm

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Sean 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 62%
Experience 68%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 95%
Weight 68%
Experience 72%

Traits

TOWER

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 22 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 29 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 69 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 38 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 7 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 22
Shooting 29
Defense 69
Workrate 38
Passing 7
Key Strength 69 Defense
Area to Watch 7 Passing

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 17, 2026 Orlando City SC 4-1 DC United Major League Soccer 90' 6.3 0 0 70 Exploria Stadium
Oct 14, 2026 DC United 2-1 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 20' 6.6 0 0 68 Audi Field
Oct 10, 2026 Inter Miami 4-0 DC United Major League Soccer 0' 0.0 0 0 49 Nu Stadium
Sep 27, 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps 3-3 DC United Major League Soccer 4' 5.9 0 0 100 BC Place
Sep 19, 2026 DC United 1-2 Charlotte Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 57 Audi Field
Sep 12, 2026 DC United 0-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 0' 0.0 0 0 20 Audi Field
Sep 09, 2026 DC United 2-1 Columbus Crew Major League Soccer 0' 0.0 0 0 53 Audi Field
Aug 29, 2026 DC United 0-0 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 24 Audi Field
Aug 19, 2026 DC United 0-3 New England Revolution Major League Soccer 45' 6.2 0 0 47 Audi Field
Aug 15, 2026 CF Montreal 1-1 DC United Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 0 45 Saputo Stadium
Aug 01, 2026 DC United 2-2 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 80 Audi Field
Jul 25, 2026 DC United 2-1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 22' 6.6 0 0 60 Audi Field
Jul 23, 2026 Houston Dynamo 1-1 DC United Major League Soccer 97' 6.6 0 0 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 Nealis's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €2.5M (Q3'23)
€2.5M €1.3M €0
Q1'19 Q2'19 Q4'19 Q2'20 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25 Q2'26

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