Kasey McAteer

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

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.

Personal life
Born in England, McAteer is of Irish descent. He is rumoured to be declaring for the Republic of Ireland.

Honours
Forest Green Rovers
 * EFL League Two: 2021–22

Leicester City
 * EFL Championship: 2023–24