James McAtee

James John McAtee (born 18 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City.[2] He is also a current England under-20 international, having previously earned caps for the England under-18s.

James McAtee
Personal information
Full name James John McAtee
Date of birth (2002-10-18) 18 October 2002[1]
Place of birth Salford, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Manchester City
Number 87
Youth career
2013– Manchester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Manchester City 2 (0)
National team‡
2019 England U18 3 (2)
2021– England U20 5 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:38, 12 February 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10:45, 30 March 2022 (UTC)

Club career

McAtee made his first appearance against a senior team for 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 22 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]

International career

In November 2019, McAtee made his international debut for England U18 and scored twice in a 4–4 draw with Norway.[12]

On 6 September 2021, he scored one of England U20's goals in a 6–1 win over Romania.[13]

Personal life

McAtee is the younger brother of Grimsby Town striker John McAtee.[14]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 9 March 2022[15]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Europe Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City 2021–22 Premier League 2020101[lower-alpha 1]060
Career total 2020101060
  1. Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League

References
  1. "James McAtee". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  2. "Manchester City v Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 September 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. 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.
  13. "England's Mens's Under-20s in impressive form at St. George's Park against Romania". The Football Association. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  14. 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.
  15. James McAtee at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 January 2022.


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