Lewis Neilson, born on 15 May 2003 in Scotland, is quite the figure on the football pitch. At the ripe age of 21, he primarily plays as a central defender for Hearts, dons a Number 23 jersey and stands proud at 6 feet tall (approximately 1.84m). To add to his commanding presence, he weighs in at 11 stone 6 pounds (roughly 73kg).
Neilson was first spotted as a trainee at Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership in July 2018. His debut season 2020-2021 saw him grace the pitch for nine league matches while in the following season, he was spotted in six first team league matches.
A twist in his career tale saw him loaned off to Falkirk from Dundee United in March 2021. Upon completion of his loan, in June 2021, Neilson returned to Dundee United where he continued to make his presence felt in nine first team league matches during his debut season 2020-2021, and six first team appearances in the subsequent season 2021 - 2022.
July 2022 marked a significant turn as Neilson transferred to Hearts. He had ten first team appearances in league matches for the 2022 - 2023 season and five to his name in the ongoing season 2024 - 2025.
While he seemed to be settling in at Hearts, there was another surprise move in August 2023. He was loaned off to Partick Thistle where displayed his prowess in 36 first team appearances and even managed to score a league goal during the 2023 - 2024 season.
The loan ended and Neilson returned to Hearts in June 2024. He continued to bolster the squad with ten first team appearances in the 2022 - 2023 season and five in the ongoing season 2024 - 2025.
Yet another loan in July 2024 saw him playing for St Johnstone. Here, he chalked up 17 first team appearances in the ongoing season 2024 - 2025 before returning to Hearts in January 2025.
Despite his roving career, Neilson has maintained his performances at Hearts with ten first team appearances in league matches for the 2022 - 2023 season and has already had five in the current season 2024 - 2025. Furthermore, he's proving his worth in the Scottish Cup 2024 - 2025 for Hearts with two starts to his name.
In essence, Lewis Neilson continues to carve out his niche in the world of Scottish football, leaving lasting impressions at every club he graces with his sturdy presence.
