Neal Ardley
| Date of birth | 01 September 1972 |
| Place of birth | Epsom |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Ardley continued to feature regularly for Wimbledon in the 2000-01 campaign when he was mostly used in a right-sided midfield role, although he played some matches in a more central position where he proved very effective.
A set-piece specialist, he delivers powerful free kicks and accurate corners to set up chances for his colleagues.
Neil joined Cardiff City in March 2005 with a contract to the end of the season.
He joined Millwall in August 2006 in a two-year deal.
Ardley announced his retirement in August 2007.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon | 29 Jul 1991 | 30 Jun 2002 | |
| Watford | 09 Aug 2002 | 23 Mar 2005 | |
| Cardiff City | 23 Mar 2005 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Millwall | 02 Aug 2006 | 30 Aug 2007 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1992-93 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 24 | 2 |
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| 1993-94 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 14 | 2 |
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| 1994-95 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 9 | 5 |
1 |
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| 1995-96 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 1995-96 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 4 | 2 |
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| 1996-97 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 5 |
1
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| 1996-97 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 33 | 1 |
2 |
1
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| 1997-98 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 31 | 3 |
2 |
2
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| 1998-99 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 1998-99 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 5 | 3 |
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| 1998-99 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 16 | 7 |
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| 1999-00 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Wimbledon | Premier League | 10 | 7 |
2 |
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| 2000-01 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2000-01 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Wimbledon | League Division 1 | 36 | 1 |
3 |
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| 2001-02 | Wimbledon | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wimbledon | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wimbledon | League Division 1 | 27 | 2 |
3 |
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| 2002-03 | Watford | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Watford | League Division 1 | 42 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2003-04 | Watford | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Watford | League Division 1 | 35 | 3 |
1 |
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| 2004-05 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 8 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Watford | League Championship | 28 | 2 |
4 |
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| 2004-05 | Watford | League Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 22 | 8 |
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| 2005-06 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Millwall | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Millwall | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Millwall | League One | 15 | 5 |
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| 2007-08 | Millwall | League One | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2005 | Plymouth Argyle v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 05 Apr 2005 | Stoke City v Cardiff City | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 09 Apr 2005 | Cardiff City v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 16 Apr 2005 | Preston North End v Cardiff City | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | Leicester City v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Apr 2005 | Cardiff City v Reading | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Gillingham v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 May 2005 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 06 Aug 2005 | Ipswich Town v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Aug 2005 | Cardiff City v Leeds United | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Aug 2005 | Cardiff City v Watford | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 20 Aug 2005 | Derby County v Cardiff City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 27 Aug 2005 | Cardiff City v Wolverhampton Wanderers | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 13 Sep 2005 | Cardiff City v Leicester City | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 20 Sep 2005 | Cardiff City v Macclesfield Town | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 01 Oct 2005 | Cardiff City v Luton Town | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Oct 2005 | Cardiff City v Leicester City | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 01 Nov 2005 | Norwich City v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Nov 2005 | Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Preston North End v Cardiff City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Nov 2005 | Cardiff City v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Dec 2005 | Leeds United v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2005 | Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 31 Dec 2005 | Cardiff City v Southampton | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 02 Jan 2006 | Reading v Cardiff City | L | 5-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Arsenal v Cardiff City | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Cardiff City v Burnley | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Leicester City v Cardiff City | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Cardiff City v Millwall | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Feb 2006 | Crystal Palace v Cardiff City | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Cardiff City v Stoke City | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Luton Town v Cardiff City | D | 3-3 | League Championship | |
| 18 Feb 2006 | Cardiff City v Hull City | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 25 Feb 2006 | Watford v Cardiff City | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Mar 2006 | Cardiff City v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 11 Mar 2006 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Cardiff City | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 18 Mar 2006 | Plymouth Argyle v Cardiff City | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 25 Mar 2006 | Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 01 Apr 2006 | Southampton v Cardiff City | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 08 Apr 2006 | Cardiff City v Reading | L | 2-5 | League Championship | |
| 30 Apr 2006 | Coventry City v Cardiff City | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1992-93 | England | Toulon Under-21 | 5 | ||||
| 1992-93 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1993-94 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 28 May 1993 | Poland v England | W | 1-4 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 01 Jun 1993 | Norway v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 07 Jun 1993 | England v Portugal | W | 2-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 09 Jun 1993 | England v Czechoslovakia | D | 1-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 11 Jun 1993 | England v Brazil | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group A |
| 13 Jun 1993 | England v Scotland | W | 1-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Semi-final |
| 15 Jun 1993 | France v England | W | 0-1 | Toulon Under-21 | Final |
| 07 Sep 1993 | England v Poland | L | 1-2 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 12 Oct 1993 | Netherlands v England | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
| 17 Nov 1993 | San Marino v England | W | 0-4 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 2 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.