Mary Grace McAteer is a professional football forward who plays for Sunderland.[2][3][4] Born in England without relation to former Liverpool midfielder and Irish international Jason McAteer, she represents Wales at international level.

Mary McAteer
Personal information
Birth name Mary Grace McAteer
Date of birth (2004-01-02) 2 January 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Ledbury, England[1]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Aston Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–2022 Aston Villa
2022–2023 Coventry United 15 (3)
2023– Sunderland 23 (6)
International career
2023– Wales 5 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 August 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 August 2024

International career

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McAteer made her debut for Wales in a 5–1 defeat to Germany on 27 October 2023[1] and scored her first goal against Kosovo on 16 July 2024.[5]

International goals

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No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 16 July 2024 Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Wales   Kosovo 2–0 2–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying

Career statistics

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As of match played 28 January 2024

Some entries may be missing or incomplete due to lack of historical statistics.

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aston Villa 2023
Total
Coventry United 2022-23
Total
Sunderland 2023-24
2024-25 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total
Career Total

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ledbury footballer makes senior debut for Wales". Ledbury Reporter. November 9, 2023.
  2. ^ Frith, Wilf (July 5, 2023). "Sunderland Women sign Welsh international Mary McAteer - SheKicks".
  3. ^ "Mary McAteer: New Wales call-up joins Sunderland after Coventry exit". July 5, 2023 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Sunderland complete the signing of highly-rated forward McAteer". OneFootball. July 16, 2024.
  5. ^ "Wales 2-0 Kosovo: Jess Fishlock makes history as Wales beat Kosovo to seal top spot". BBC Sport.