Gary Alexander Neville

Gary Neville is an English former footballer, pundit, and businessman. Best known for playing at Manchester United, he later became a Sky Sports analyst and entrepreneur. He joined Dragons’ Den as a guest investor in 2024, bringing experience from property, media, and hospitality ventures.

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Gary Alexander Neville's Profile

Gary Neville was born on 18 February 1975 in Bury, Greater Manchester, England. He comes from a sporting family; his brother Phil Neville is also a former professional footballer.

He spent his entire playing career at Manchester United (1992–2011), winning multiple Premier League and Champions League titles. He later represented England internationally, earning 85 caps over more than a decade.

After retiring in 2011, Neville transitioned into media, becoming a prominent pundit on Sky Sports. He also worked as a coach with England and briefly managed Valencia.

Neville expanded into business, building a large portfolio in property, hospitality, and media. He co-founded companies and invested in multiple ventures, including hotels and education initiatives.

In 2024, he joined Dragons’ Den (BBC) as a guest Dragon, where entrepreneurs pitch business ideas for investment. He lives in the UK with his wife and children, balancing media and business work.

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Personal Life

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  • Marriage Emma Hadfield from 2007 to (Current wife)
  • Molly Neville, a biological child with Emma Hadfield, born in 2009
  • Sophie, a biological child with Emma Hadfield, born in 2010

Education

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  • Completed secondary education at Elton High School, Bury

Net Worth & Income

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  • Income accumulated from a successful football career
  • Salary from punditry on Sky Sports
  • Revenue from Salford City FC, a club he co-owns with Sir David Beckham and other teammates
  • Earnings from his two hotel businesses under GG Hospitality
  • Revenue from property investments and media production company, Buzz 16

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