James McAtee

Not to be confused with James McAteer or Jason McAteer.

James McAtee

McAtee with Manchester City in 2023
Personal information
Full name	James John McAtee [1]
Date of birth	(2002-10-18) 18 October 2002 (age 21) [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	3	(0)
2022–2024	→ Sheffield United (loan)	67	(12)
International career‡
2019	England U18	3	(2)
2021–2022	England U20	5	(2)
2022–	England U21	10	(2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:35, 22 May 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:04, 27 March 2024 (UTC)

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.

Club career

Early career

McAtee 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

McAtee playing for Manchester City in 2023

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 this, 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]}

International career

In November 2019, McAtee made his international debut for England U18 and scored twice in a 4–4 draw with Norway. ^[16]

On 6 September 2021, he scored one of England U20's goals in a 6–1 win over Romania. ^[17]

On 6 June 2022, McAtee received his first call up to the England U21s. ^[18] On 10 June 2022, McAtee made his U21 debut during a 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification 5–0 victory away to Kosovo. ^[19]

Personal life

McAtee is the younger brother of Bolton Wanderers striker John McAtee. ^[20] They are from Walkden. ^[21] Their father, paternal grandfather and great-uncles played rugby league professionally, ^[22] and the football players and managers Alan Ball Sr. and Alan Ball Jr. are their maternal great-grandfather and great-uncle respectively. ^[23]

Career statistics

As of match played 10 August 2024 ^[24]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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 [lower-alpha 1]	0	0	0	6	0
	2023–24	Premier League	1	0	—		—		—		0	0	1	0
	2024–25	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1 [lower-alpha 2]	0	1	0
	Total		3	0	2	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	8	0
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			70	12	9	2	2	0	1	0	1	0	83	14

1. Appearance in UEFA Champions League
2. Appearance in FA Community Shield

Honours

Manchester City Youth

• FA Youth Cup: 2019–20 ^[25]

Manchester City

• FA Community Shield: 2024 ^[26]
• UEFA Super Cup: 2023 ^[27]

Individual

• Manchester City EDS Players' Player of the Year: 2021–22 ^[28]
• Premier League 2 Player of the Month: August 2021 ^[29]
• Premier League 2 Player of the Season: 2021–22 ^[30]
• Sheffield United Young Player of the Year: 2022–23 ^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1. "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
2. "James McAtee". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
3. "Report: Bolton Wanderers 3–1 Manchester City U21s". Bolton Wanderers F.C. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
4. "Report: Iron 0–4 Manchester City U21s". Scunthorpe United F.C. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
5. Curry, Aaron (8 September 2020). "Report: Stags 0–3 Manchester City U21". Mansfield Town F.C. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
6. "Report: Tranmere 2–1 Man City U21s". Tranmere Rovers F.C. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
7. O'Regan, Luke (24 August 2021). "Report: Iron 0–3 Manchester City U21s". Scunthorpe United F.C. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
8. 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.
9. Smith, Jonathan (21 September 2021). "James McAtee: Man City's 'Salford Silva' who turned his back on Man Utd". Goal . Retrieved 22 September 2021.
10. "Manchester City 6–1 Wycombe: Holders come from behind to reach last 16". BBC Sport. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
11. 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.
12. "Sheffield United: Rules prevent Blades fielding Manchester City loan pair in FA Cup semi-final". BBC Sport. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
13. "Burnley 0-3 Manchester City". bbc.co.uk/sport. BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
14. "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.
15. "MCATEE REJOINS SHEFFIELD UNITED ON LOAN". mancity.com. Manchester City. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
16. 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.
17. "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.
18. "Squad Updates: White withdraws as McAtee joins the MU21s". England Football. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
19. "Match report: Kosovo 0-5 England MU21s". EnglandFootball.com. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
20. 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.
21. Bajkowski, James. "Meet the McAtees". Manchester Evening News. MEN. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
22. James McAtee, son of former Saint, in Manchester City Champions League squad, Mike Critchley, St Helens Star, 29 September 2021
23. John & James McAtee on FA Cup runs, sibling rivalry and Mother's Day, Kelly Somers / Ian Woodcock, BBC Sport, 17 March 2023
24. James McAtee at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
25. 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.
26. "Manchester City 1–1 Manchester United: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
27. "Manchester City 1–1(5-4p) Sevilla". 17 August 2023.
28. Leigh, Neil (12 May 2022). "QUINTET RECOGNISED AT ACADEMY PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS". mancity.com. Manchester City.
29. "Man City's McAtee wins August 2021 PL2 Player of the Month". premierleague.com. Premier League. 13 September 2021.
30. "Man City's McAtee named PL2 Player of the Season". premierleague.com. Premier League. 23 May 2022.

External links

• Profile at the Manchester City F.C. website
• James McAtee – UEFA competition record ( archive )