Kasey Ian Robert McAteer (born 22 November 2001) is an Irish 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.
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 4âÂÂ0 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 2021âÂÂ22 season, with director of football Rich Hughes stating McAteer was "too good to turn down". He made his debut in a 1âÂÂ1 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 0âÂÂ0 draw to Carlisle United. On 10 April, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3âÂÂ2 loss against Salford City. He finished his loan with 18 appearances and 1 goal.
Following Leicester's relegation to the Championship for the 2023âÂÂ24 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 2âÂÂ1 home win against Coventry City in the Championship. On 26 August, he scored his first goal in Championship for Leicester, in a 2âÂÂ1 away win against Rotherham United. He scored both goals for the club to win the game.
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 2âÂÂ0. McAteer scored his first international goal on 6 June 2025, opening the scoring in a 1âÂÂ1 draw with Senegal at the Aviva Stadium.
Forest Green Rovers
Leicester City