Kaelan Casey

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Kaelan Casey
Personal information
Full name Kaelan Michael Casey [1]
Date of birth (2004-10-28) 28 October 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Brentwood, England [2]
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) [3]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 West Ham United
Number 42
Youth career
2009–2022 West Ham United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022– West Ham United 2 (0)
International career‡
2024– England U20 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:57, 16 December 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:33, 12 December 2024 (UTC)

Kaelan Michael Casey (born 28 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club West Ham United. [4]

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Club career

Growing up in Thurrock, [5] Casey joined West Ham's football academy when he was five years-old. In the 2020-21 season, Casey made his debut appearances for the under-18s and played for West Ham in the EFL Trophy. By September 2022, Casey was playing regularly at the under-21 level with West Ham. [6] On 31 May 2022 Casey had signed a professional contract with the club. [7] Casey made his senior debut for West Ham United on 3 November 2022 in the UEFA Europa Conference League against FCSB, appearing as a second-half substitute for Ben Johnson, in a 3–0 West Ham win. [8] [9] [10] Casey was a member of the team which won the 2023 FA Youth Cup defeating Arsenal 5–1 at the Emirates Stadium in April 2023. [11] He scored West Ham's fourth goal with a header at the back post from an Oliver Scarles corner kick. He signed a new four-year contract with West Ham in August 2023. [12]

Casey made his Premier League debut on 11 May 2024, as a late substitute for Angelo Ogbonna in a 3–1 home win against Luton Town. [13] [14]

International career

On 7 June 2024, Casey made his England U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete. [15]

Style of play

Casey cites Declan Rice as his role model. His father, Paul, told The Athletic that whilst he has always played as a centre-back he can also contribute in midfield. [16]

Personal life

Casey attended Shaw Primary Academy in South Ockendon in the borough of Thurrock in Essex. [17] He is a West Ham United supporter and former season ticket holder. [18]

Career statistics

As of match played 16 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup EuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Ham United 2022–23 Premier League 0000001 [a] 02 [b] 030
2023–24 Premier League100000005 [b] 060
2024–25 Premier League100000—2 [b] 030
Career total2000001090120

Honours

West Ham United U18

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References

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  2. ↑ "Squads - English Premier League 2022/2023". FootballSquads. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  3. ↑ "Player Summary: Kaelan Casey". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
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  5. ↑ "Thurrock Primary Schools team one of the best four districts in the UK". Thurrock Gazette.
  6. ↑ "Next Generation 2021: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian.
  7. ↑ "Seven Academy scholars pen professional deals". WHUFC.com.
  8. ↑ "Oliver Scarles revels in 'surreal' debut after West Ham teenager stars at FCSB". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
  9. ↑ "Moyes: We Really Did Play Exceptionally Well".
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  13. ↑ "West Ham 3-1 Luton: Key stats". BBC Sport. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  14. ↑ "Earthy's first senior goal helps West Ham see off Luton". West Ham United F.C. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  15. ↑ "Report: Sweden 1-2 England Elite League Squad". www.englandfootball.com. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  16. ↑ "Casey, Mubama, Kodua, Earthy, West Ham's future is in good hands with Keen's under-18s riding high". The Athletic.
  17. ↑ Lambert, Luke (27 July 2016). "Thurrock Primary Schools team one of the best four districts in the UK". Thurrock Gazette. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  18. ↑ "Casey: Premier League debut was a dream come true". West Ham United F.C. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  19. ↑ "West Ham United outgun Arsenal to win 2023 FA Youth Cup | West Ham United F.C." www.whufc.com.
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