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Kasey McAteer

Kasey Ian McAteer (born 22 November 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Premier League club Leicester City.

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]

Personal life

Born in England, McAteer is of Irish descent. He is rumoured to be declaring for the Republic of Ireland.[10]

Career statistics

As of match played 4 May 2024
  1. ^ a b c Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Forest Green Rovers

Leicester City

References

  1. ^ a b c "Player Details: Kasey McAteer". English National Football Archive. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Leicester City vs. Newcastle United". BBC Sport. 12 December 2021.
  4. ^ "McAteer checks in at Rovers". www.fgr.co.uk. 28 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Port Vale 1-1 Forest Green Rovers". BBC Sport. 1 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  6. ^ "AFC Wimbledon sign Aaron Pierre, Diallang Jaiyesimi and Kasey McAteer". BBC Sport.
  7. ^ "Wimbledon 2-3 Salford". BBC Sport. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Leicester City 2-1 Coventry - Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scores two late goals to snatch victory". BBC Sport. 6 August 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  9. ^ "McAteer's Rotherham Double Sends Leicester Top". Leicester City F.C. 26 August 2023.
  10. ^ Wilson, Amie (18 October 2023). "Kasey McAteer 'set to commit international future to Ireland'". Leicestershire Live.
  11. ^ "Games played by Kasey McAteer in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  12. ^ "Games played by Kasey McAteer in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  13. ^ "Games played by Kasey McAteer in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  14. ^ "Forest Green's title win 'surreal' - Edwards". BBC Sport.
  15. ^ "Championship: 2023/24: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
    "Leicester: Squad details: 2023/24". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2024.


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