Kasey Ian Robert McAteer (born 22 November 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for club Ipswich Town. 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, with director of football Rich Hughes stating McAteer was "too good to turn down". He made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Port Vale on 1 February. He finished his loan with 9 appearances.
On 31 January 2023, McAteer joined AFC Wimbledon on a six-month loan. He made his Wimbledon debut on 11 February in a 0–0 draw to Carlisle United. On 10 April, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 loss against Salford City. He finished his loan with 18 appearances and 1 goal.
Following Leicester's relegation to the Championship for the 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 and his maternal grandfather was from Belfast. He was called up to the Republic of 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. McAteer scored his first international goal on 6 June 2025, opening the scoring in a 1–1 draw with Senegal at the Aviva Stadium.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeicester City U232020–21———40402021–22———30302022–23———2020Total———9090Leicester City2021–22Premier League10100000202022–23Premier League001010—202023–24Championship2361021—2672024–25Premier League1812030—2312025–26Championship200010—30Total447507100568Ipswich Town2025–26Championship29320——313Forest Green Rovers (loan)2021–22League Two90———90AFC Wimbledon (loan)2022–23League Two181———181Career total1001170719012312
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsRepublic of Ireland202440202541Total81
Scores and results list Ireland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each McAteer goal. + List of international goals scored by Kasey McAteer No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition1 6 June 2025 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland 1–0 1–1 Friendly
Honours Forest Green Rovers EFL League Two: 2021–22
Leicester City EFL Championship: 2023–24
Ipswich Town EFL Championship runner-up: 2025–26
References
External links
Profile at the Leicester City F.C. website