Cardiff City 
A. Villa 
- 6 September
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CONFIRMED: Neil Etheridge signs for Birmingham.
Birmingham beats A. Villa to sign Neil Etheridge. Cardiff City accepts their €2.2M offer for the goalkeeper, ending the rumour of Neil Etheridge moving to A. Villa.
CONFIRMED: Neil Etheridge signs for Birmingham
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )A. Villa's pursuit of Neil Etheridge reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% probability of the goalkeeper making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- A. Villa has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Neil Etheridge (36).
- Neil Etheridge is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current A. Villa squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
- The absence of key players at A. Villa who play in the same position as Neil Etheridge increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in A. Villa's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Emiliano Martínez, Joe Gauci)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Emiliano Martínez, Joe Gauci)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Emiliano Martínez, Joe Gauci)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Less potential than previously attracted players
Alternatives of A. Villa
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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48.9
51.3
|
Marino Illescas | Ceuta | €0.3M |
|
48.9
49.1
|
Jaime Pinto | União de Leiria | €0.2M |
|
48.9
51.6
|
Andrey | AVS Futebol SAD | €0.4M |
|
48.9
51.8
|
Bogdan Kobzar | SK Poltava | €0.3M |
|
48.9
55.2
|
Dimitrije Petronijevic |
 Vrsac United
|
€0.2M |
|
48.9
48.9
|
Zhechao Chen |
 Wuhan Three Towns
|
€0.2M |
|
48.9
48.9
|
Tobias Warschewski |
 Cavalry
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€0.2M |
|
48.9
48.9
|
Remus Bogdan Chipirliu |
 CSA Steaua
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€0.1M |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Kofane | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Amad Diallo | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Ibrahim Mbaye | 29-08-2026 | Report | |
| Tosin Adarabioyo | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Nicolas Jackson | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Rafael Leão | 25-08-2026 | Report | |
| Taylor Harwood-Bellis | 24-08-2026 | Report | |
| Joel Ordóñez | 24-08-2026 | Report |
Neil Etheridge
GK
Skill: 47.5
Pot: 47.5
Team
Buriram
Buriram
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€91.6K
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€73.3K – €0.1M
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Who is Neil Etheridge?
Neil Etheridge (PHI) currently plays for Buriram. Neil Etheridge is 36 years old (1990/02/07) and he is 188cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 1.
Neil Etheridge's current transfer value is between €73.3K and €0.1M. His last transfer was from Birmingham to Buriram in 2024. Buriram got Neil Etheridge for free.
Neil Etheridge latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
