Maya Neal
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Maya Camille Neal | ||
| Date of birth | 22 December 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Naperville, Illinois, United States | ||
| Height | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2019 | Tennessee Volunteers | 79 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Le Havre | 5 | (0) |
| 2023 | UMF Afturelding | 18 | (7) |
| 2024-Present | BIIK Shymkent | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Maya Camille Neal (born 22 December 1996) is a footballer and athlete.[1] Born in the United States, she represents Liberia internationally.
Neal was born on 22 December 1996 in Naperville, Illinois.[2] She competed in her first triathlon at the age of nine.[3] Neal attended Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville.[4]
Neal attended the University of Tennessee, where she majored in political science.[5] She was a multi-sport athlete for the Lady Vols, competing for the varsity soccer and track and field teams.[6] She was regarded as one of the soccer team's most important players.[7] She tore her meniscus in her collegiate soccer debut.[8]
Neal represented Liberia at the 2016 African Championships in Athletics.[9]
Style of play
Neal has been described as having an "attack-minded defending style".[10]