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]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kaelan Michael Casey[1] | ||
Date of birth | 28 October 2004 | ||
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* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (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) |
Club career
editGrowing 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
editOn 7 June 2024, Casey made his England U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete.[15]
Style of play
editCasey 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
editCasey 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
edit- As of match played 16 December 2024
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
West Ham United | 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 2[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 |
2023–24 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5[b] | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
2024–25 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[b] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
- ^ Appearance in UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ a b c Appearances in EFL Trophy
Honours
editWest Ham United U18
References
edit- ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "Squads - English Premier League 2022/2023". FootballSquads. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Player Summary: Kaelan Casey". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Kaelan Casey". Soccerway.
- ^ "Thurrock Primary Schools team one of the best four districts in the UK". Thurrock Gazette.
- ^ "Next Generation 2021: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian.
- ^ "Seven Academy scholars pen professional deals". WHUFC.com.
- ^ "Oliver Scarles revels in 'surreal' debut after West Ham teenager stars at FCSB". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Moyes: We Really Did Play Exceptionally Well".
- ^ "FCSB 0-3 West Ham: Historic Hammers stay perfect in Europa Conference League". Sky Sports.
- ^ "West Ham thrash Arsenal to win FA Youth Cup". BBC Sport. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "New Contract For West Ham Youngster". thewesthamway. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "West Ham 3-1 Luton: Key stats". BBC Sport. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Earthy's first senior goal helps West Ham see off Luton". West Ham United F.C. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Report: Sweden 1-2 England Elite League Squad". www.englandfootball.com. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ "Casey, Mubama, Kodua, Earthy, West Ham's future is in good hands with Keen's under-18s riding high". The Athletic.
- ^ Lambert, Luke (27 July 2016). "Thurrock Primary Schools team one of the best four districts in the UK". Thurrock Gazette. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Casey: Premier League debut was a dream come true". West Ham United F.C. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "West Ham United outgun Arsenal to win 2023 FA Youth Cup | West Ham United F.C." www.whufc.com.
- ^ "West Ham United - U18 Premier League South champions!". West Ham United F.C. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.