Neo Arlee Ifny Eccleston (born 11 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Hartlepool United.
Early Life and Youth Career
Eccleston was born in Hammersmith and Fulham, England. He began his youth career at the Chelsea Academy before joining Huddersfield Town's youth setup in 2020.
Senior Career
Eccleston was named as an unused substitute on the final day of the 2023–24 season for Huddersfield Town. He secured a contract until the summer of 2025.
On 30 July 2024, he joined League Two club Barrow on a season-long loan. He made his senior debut on 10 August 2024, coming on as a stoppage-time substitute in a 1–0 win over Crewe Alexandra. On 15 January 2025, Barrow ended his loan and he returned to Huddersfield Town.
During the 2024–25 season, Eccleston made three appearances for Huddersfield Town in League One. On 1 September 2025, he joined League Two side Grimsby Town on loan, but returned to Huddersfield on 7 January 2026 after both parties agreed to terminate the loan.
On 8 May 2026, Huddersfield Town announced that Eccleston would leave the club upon the expiry of his contract. On 2 July 2026, he signed for National League club Hartlepool United on a one-year deal until June 2027, with an option to extend for a further year.
Career Statistics
As of 8 November 2025, Eccleston has made 32 total senior appearances across all competitions, scoring one goal. His appearances include 17 league games for Barrow (1 goal), 3 league games for Huddersfield Town, and 2 league games for Grimsby Town.
