Kaelan Casey (born 28 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for West Ham United.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 October 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Brentwood, England[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | West Ham United | ||
| Number | 70 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | West Ham United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | West Ham United | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15, 04 February 2023 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Growing up in Thurrock,[3] 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.[4] On 31 May, 2022 Casey had signed a professional contract with the club.[5] 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.[6][7][8] 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.[9] 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.[10]
Style of play edit
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.[11]
Personal life edit
The child of Paul and Jill Casey, he has a sister called Lois. Kaelan Casey attended Shaw Primary Academy in South Ockendon in the borough of Thurrock in Essex.[12]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 21 May 2023
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
Honours edit
West Ham United U18
References edit
- ^ "Squads - English Premier League 2022/2023". FootballSquads. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Casey, Mubama, Kodua, Earthy, West Ham's future is in good hands with Keen's under-18s riding high". The Athletic.
- ^ "Jill loves working at Shaw Primary Academy, which has brought out the best in her children, and in others, too" (PDF). Stoneworkscommunications.co.uk.
- ^ "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.