Kasey Ian McAteer (born 22 November 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Leicester City. Born in England, he represents the Republic of Ireland national team.
Club career
McAteer joined the Leicester City Academy at the age of eight.[2] He made his Premier League debut as an 88th minute substitute for James Maddison during a 4–0 win against Newcastle United on 12 December 2021.[3]
On 28 January 2022, McAteer joined League Two club Forest Green Rovers on loan until the end of the 2021–22 season.[4] He made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Port Vale on 1 February 2022.[5]
On 31 January 2023, McAteer joined AFC Wimbledon on a six-month loan.[6] On 10 April, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 loss against Salford City.[7]
Following Leicester's relegation to the Championship for 2023–24 season, new manager Enzo Maresca handed McAteer his first start for the senior team in the opening game of the season on 6 August 2023, a 2–1 home win against Coventry City in the Championship.[8] On 26 August, he scored his first goal in Championship for Leicester, in a 2–1 away win against Rotherham United. He scored both goals for the club to win the game.[9]
International career
Born in England, McAteer's maternal grandmother was from Offaly, Ireland and his maternal grandfather was from Belfast, Northern Ireland.[10] He was called up to the Ireland squad on 29 August for 2024 for their upcoming England and Greece games, after completing paperwork and receiving FIFA clearance.[11] He debuted on 7 September 2024 in a Nations League game against England at the Aviva Stadium. He was a substitute coming on for Adam Idah in the 75th minute as England won 2–0.[12]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 7 February 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leicester City U23 | 2020–21 | — | — | — | 4[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 2021–22 | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| 2022–23 | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Total | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |||||
| Leicester City | 2021–22[13] | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022–23[14] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24[15] | Championship | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | 26 | 7 | ||
| 2024–25[16] | Premier League | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | ||
| Total | 35 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 7 | ||
| Forest Green Rovers (loan) | 2021–22 | League Two | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| AFC Wimbledon (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 62 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 82 | 8 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearances in EFL Trophy
International
- As of match played 17 November 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | |
Honours
Forest Green Rovers
Leicester City
References
- ^ a b c "Player Details: Kasey McAteer". English National Football Archive. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Blackwell, Jordan (14 December 2021). "How one match three years ago started Kasey McAteer on path to Leicester City debut". Leicestershire Live. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ "Leicester City vs. Newcastle United". BBC Sport. 12 December 2021.
- ^ "McAteer checks in at Rovers". www.fgr.co.uk. 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Port Vale 1-1 Forest Green Rovers". BBC Sport. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "AFC Wimbledon sign Aaron Pierre, Diallang Jaiyesimi and Kasey McAteer". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Wimbledon 2-3 Salford". BBC Sport. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ "Leicester City 2-1 Coventry - Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scores two late goals to snatch victory". BBC Sport. 6 August 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "McAteer's Rotherham Double Sends Leicester Top". Leicester City F.C. 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Kasey McAteer: 'My late uncle Joe was a massive follower of Ireland. Everywhere he went he wore a little Irish badge'". Irish Independent. 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Kasey McAteer receives Irish Call Up". Ireland Football. 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Republic of Ireland v England game report". ESPN. 7 September 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Kasey McAteer in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Kasey McAteer in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Kasey McAteer in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Kasey McAteer in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Forest Green's title win 'surreal' - Edwards". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Championship: 2023/24: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
"Leicester: Squad details: 2023/24". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
External links
- Profile at the Leicester City F.C. website
