Neil Farrugia, born on 19 May 1999 in France, is a well-regarded defender who currently denotes his craft at Dundee United, primarily in the left back role. Farrugia is known for his commanding presence in defence, standing tall at an impressive 6ft 1in (1.87m) and tipping the scales at 13st (83kg). He punctuates Dundee United's green and black jersey with the number 20 emblazoned on his back.
As of now, Farrugia's market value is estimated to be in the region of £105k as per the assessment by Transfermarkt.
The beginning of Farrugia's professional career can be traced back to January 2017, when he made his way to UCD, a notable club in the First Division of Republic of Ireland, for an undisclosed sum. His debut season in 2019 had him featuring in 18 first team appearances and he even managed to find the net once.
Farrugia later moved to Shamrock Rovers, a prominent team in the Premier Division of Republic of Ireland, in July 2019. During his tenure with the Rovers, he showcased his footballing prowess consistently. Across multiple seasons from 2019 to 2024, Farrugia made a total of 100 first team appearances, tallying up 11 goals.
In January 2025, Farrugia decided to seek pastures new, this time plying his trade at Barnsley in the League One in England. A year later, Farrugia's talent took him north to Dundee United in the Premiership in Scotland. The exact sum exchanged remains undisclosed, however.
In his current season of 2025 - 2026 with Dundee United, Farrugia has donned his No. 20 jersey in seven league matches. He also made a single appearance as a substitute in the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 for Dundee United. Given his ambition and talent, it looks like Neil Farrugia is set to continue making waves in Scottish football.
