James John McAtee (born 18 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national under-21 team.
.jpg) McAtee training with Manchester City in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James John McAtee[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 October 2002[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Salford, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester City | ||
| Number | 87 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2021 | Manchester City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Manchester City | 4 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Sheffield United (loan) | 37 | (9) |
| 2023–2024 | → Sheffield United (loan) | 30 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019 | England U18 | 3 | (2) |
| 2021–2022 | England U20 | 5 | (2) |
| 2022– | England U21 | 15 | (6) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:23, 24 August 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:11, 17 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editEarly career
editMcAtee made his first appearance against a senior team for Manchester City's EDS squad in the EFL Trophy defeat against Bolton Wanderers on 29 October 2019.[3] During the 2020–21 season McAtee also played in the EFL Trophy victories over Scunthorpe United,[4] in which he played against his older brother John and Mansfield Town[5] as well as the defeat against Tranmere Rovers.[6] On 24 August 2021 he scored in a 3–0 victory over Scunthorpe United.[7]
In November 2020 McAtee scored in a 3–2 victory against Chelsea in the final of the FA Youth Cup[8] and subsequently scored eight goals with nine assists in twenty-three appearances as City were champions of 2020–21 Premier League 2.[9]
On 21 September 2021, McAtee made his senior debut as a substitute for Josh Wilson-Esbrand in City's 6–1 home win over Wycombe Wanderers in the EFL Cup.[10] On 21 November 2021, McAtee made his Premier League debut as a substitute for Cole Palmer in a 3–0 home win over Everton.[11]
Loans to Sheffield United
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On 4 July 2022, McAtee joined Championship club Sheffield United on a season-long loan alongside Manchester City teammate Tommy Doyle. Sheffield United would progress to the FA Cup semi-final to face Manchester City, alongside Doyle, he was unable to play in the semi-final against his parent club due to FA competition rules forbidding loan players from facing their parent clubs.[12] He was part of the team that won promotion from the Championship, finishing second behind Burnley.[citation needed]
During pre-season, McAtee returned to City and was part of the first team's squad that travelled to Asia. On 11 August 2023 he came on as an 89th-minute substitute for Kyle Walker in City's opening day Premier League victory at Burnley. On 27 August he was an unused substitute in the 2–1 win away at Sheffield United. Five days later on 1 September, he re-joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan.[13][14][15] On 9 December 2023, McAtee scored his first Premier League goal against Brentford, the solo goal in Sheffield United's 1-0 win.[16]
Return to Manchester City
editIn the 2024–2025 season, McAtee rejoined City and featured in their USA pre-season tour.[17]
On 1 October 2024, McAtee scored his first City goal in the UEFA Champions League in a 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava after coming on as a substitute.[18]
International career
editIn November 2019, McAtee made his international debut for England U18 and scored twice in a 4–4 draw with Norway.[19]
On 6 September 2021, he scored one of England U20's goals in a 6–1 win over Romania.[20]
On 6 June 2022, McAtee received his first call up to the England U21s.[21] On 10 June 2022, McAtee made his U21 debut during a 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification 5–0 victory away to Kosovo.[22]
Personal life
editMcAtee is the younger brother of Bolton Wanderers striker John McAtee.[23] They are from Walkden.[24] Their father, paternal grandfather and great-uncles played rugby league professionally,[25] and the football players and managers Alan Ball Sr. and Alan Ball Jr. are their maternal great-grandfather and great-uncle respectively.[26]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 30 October 2024[27]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester City | 2021–22 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2024–25 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 1[b] | 0 | 6 | 1 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
| Sheffield United (loan) | 2022–23 | Championship | 37 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 43 | 9 | ||
| 2023–24 | Premier League | 30 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 5 | |||
| Total | 67 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 75 | 14 | ||||
| Career total | 71 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 88 | 15 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
- ^ Appearance in FA Community Shield
Honours
editManchester City Youth
Manchester City
Individual
- Manchester City EDS Players' Player of the Year: 2021–22[31]
- Premier League 2 Player of the Month: August 2021[32]
- Premier League 2 Player of the Season: 2021–22[33]
- Sheffield United Young Player of the Year: 2022–23[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ a b "James McAtee". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Report: Bolton Wanderers 3–1 Manchester City U21s". Bolton Wanderers F.C. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Report: Iron 0–4 Manchester City U21s". Scunthorpe United F.C. 29 September 2020. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ Curry, Aaron (8 September 2020). "Report: Stags 0–3 Manchester City U21". Mansfield Town F.C. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Report: Tranmere 2–1 Man City U21s". Tranmere Rovers F.C. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ O'Regan, Luke (24 August 2021). "Report: Iron 0–3 Manchester City U21s". Scunthorpe United F.C. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ Bajkowski, Simon (2 November 2020). "Man City 3–2 Chelsea RECAP and highlights from FA Youth Cup final as McAtee, Rogers and Palmer score". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ Smith, Jonathan (21 September 2021). "James McAtee: Man City's 'Salford Silva' who turned his back on Man Utd". Goal. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Manchester City 6–1 Wycombe: Holders come from behind to reach last 16". BBC Sport. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
- ^ Sutcliffe, Steve (21 November 2021). "Manchester City 3-0 Everton: Raheem Sterling on target in routine win for champions". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Sheffield United: Rules prevent Blades fielding Manchester City loan pair in FA Cup semi-final". BBC Sport. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Burnley 0-3 Manchester City". bbc.co.uk/sport. BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Sheffield United 1-2 Man City: Rodri's late rocket sends City top despite Erling Haaland's penalty miss". skysports.com. Sky Sports. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "MCATEE REJOINS SHEFFIELD UNITED ON LOAN". mancity.com. Manchester City. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Sheffield Utd 1-0 Brentford (Dec 9, 2023) Final Score". ESPN. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ Lee, Sam. "Manchester City 3 Celtic 4 – McAtee impresses, Phillips struggles, Haaland scores". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ "Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester City live: Score and latest updates from Champions League". The Telegraph. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (16 November 2019). "A thrilling Game in Pinatar, as the young Lions come back from behind to draw 4–4". The Football Association. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "England's Men's Under-20s in impressive form at St. George's Park against Romania". The Football Association. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ "Squad Updates: White withdraws as McAtee joins the MU21s". England Football. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ "Match report: Kosovo 0-5 England MU21s". EnglandFootball.com. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Bajkowski, Simon (14 October 2020). "James McAtee is growing into Man City role as he follows Phil Foden path". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ Bajkowski, James. "Meet the McAtees". Manchester Evening News. MEN. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ James McAtee, son of former Saint, in Manchester City Champions League squad, Mike Critchley, St Helens Star, 29 September 2021
- ^ John & James McAtee on FA Cup runs, sibling rivalry and Mother's Day, Kelly Somers / Ian Woodcock, BBC Sport, 17 March 2023
- ^ James McAtee at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ Veevers, Nicholas (2 November 2020). "MANCHESTER CITY WIN THE 2020 FA YOUTH CUP AFTER THRILLING WIN OVER CHELSEA AT SGP". thefa.com. The Football Association.
- ^ "Manchester City 1–1 Manchester United: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ "Manchester City 1–1(5-4p) Sevilla". 17 August 2023.
- ^ Leigh, Neil (12 May 2022). "QUINTET RECOGNISED AT ACADEMY PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS". mancity.com. Manchester City.
- ^ "Man City's McAtee wins August 2021 PL2 Player of the Month". premierleague.com. Premier League. 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Man City's McAtee named PL2 Player of the Season". premierleague.com. Premier League. 23 May 2022.
External links
edit
- Profile at the Manchester City F.C. website
- James McAtee – UEFA competition record (archive)
