Neil Cutler

About the coach

“The best English goalkeeper coach by miles.” – Emi Martinez, Aston Villa and Argentina

Regarded as one of the best goalkeeping coaches in the game, Neil Cutler has coached and played at every level in professional football, including more than a decade in the Premier League and two years coaching with England.

While at Aston Villa, Neil - who has worked with some of the top names in world football - was pivotal in the recruitment of the then uncapped Emi Martinez to Aston Villa.

Martinez, who progressed from Arsenal’s number two to World Cup winning glory in just three years under his tenure, credits him with helping him become the player he is today and now counts him as a close personal friend and mentor.

With a fantastic attention to detail, Neil is renowned for bringing an unrivalled positive energy to all that he does.

Thanks to his close links with top sports psychologists and excellent goalkeeping-specific strength and conditioning coaches, alongside his innovative approach, his sessions constantly evolve to ensure those he coaches get the very best technical, tactical, psychological and physical development possible.

Professionals Neil has coached:
Emi Martinez - Aston Villa & Argentina
Tom Heaton – Manchester United & England
Jose Sá – Wolverhampton Wanderers & Portugal
Sam Johnson – Wolverhampton Wanderers & England
Ben Foster – West Bromwich Albion & England
Robin Olsen – Aston Villa & Sweden

“Among the most technically gifted coaches in the game,” Ben Foster, West Bromwich Albion & England