# Kasey McAteer

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. 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.
On 28 January 2022, McAteer joined League Two club Forest Green Rovers on loan until the end of the 2021–22 season. He made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Port Vale on 1 February 2022.
On 31 January 2023, McAteer joined AFC Wimbledon on a six-month loan. On 10 April, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 loss against Salford City.
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. 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.

## International career

Born in England, McAteer's maternal grandmother was from Offaly, Ireland and his maternal grandfather was from Belfast, Northern Ireland. 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. 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.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of match played 16 March 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Leicester City U23 | 2020–21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Leicester City U23 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Leicester City U23 | 2022–23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Leicester City U23 | Total | Total | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Leicester City | 2021–22 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Leicester City | 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| Leicester City | 2023–24 | Championship | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 26 | 7 |
| Leicester City | 2024–25 | Premier League | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 0 |
| Leicester City | Total | Total | 36 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 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 | Career total | Career total | 63 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 83 | 8 |
* 1 2 3 Appearances in EFL Trophy

### International

    As of match played 17 November 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year :
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| Republic of Ireland | 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | Total | 4 | 0 |

## Honours

Forest Green Rovers
* EFL League Two: 2021–22
Leicester City
* EFL Championship: 2023–24