Michael O'Neill (born 8 June 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Northern Premier League Premier club Ashton Utd FC
O'Neill is a youth product of Preston North End, and signed his first scholarship agreement with the club on 9 July 2020 and was awarded Scholar of the Year in 2022 as well as being included in the EFL 'The 11 '. He made his professional debut with Preston North End in a 2âÂÂ1 EFL Championship win over Queens Park Rangers on 9 April 2022, coming on as a late sub in the 90th minute. One month later, on 10 May, O'Neill signed his first professional contract. Following several appearances from the bench he made his full debut on 7 January 2023 starting and assisting a goal in a 3âÂÂ1 victory against Huddersfield in the F.A. Cup at Deepdale.
On 14 January 2023, O'Neill joined EFL League Two side Grimsby Town on loan for the remainder of the 2022âÂÂ23 season.
On 5 September 2023, O'Neill joined National League North side Southport. on loan until 6 January 2024.
On 31 January 2024 O'Neill joined Premier League side Burnley for an undisclosed fee.
On 21 May 2024, the club announced the player would be leaving in the summer.
On 8 August 2024, Warrington Town announced they had signed O'Neill from Burnley. O'Neill left Warrington Town in May 2025
Ashton Utd
On 8 August 2025, O'Neill joined Northern Premier League Premier side Ashton Utd
O'Neill is a creative midfielder who can play as an attacking midfielder, or in a more advanced attacking role. He has experience playing futsal, and is technically very good with the ball.