Kaelan Casey

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*
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)

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]

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

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	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

1. Appearance in UEFA Europa Conference League
2. Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

West Ham United U18

• FA Youth Cup: 2022–23[19]
• U18 Premier League South: 2023[20]

References

1. "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
2. "Squads - English Premier League 2022/2023". FootballSquads. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
3. "Player Summary: Kaelan Casey". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
4. "Kaelan Casey". Soccerway.
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".
10. "FCSB 0-3 West Ham: Historic Hammers stay perfect in Europa Conference League". Sky Sports.
11. "West Ham thrash Arsenal to win FA Youth Cup". BBC Sport. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
12. "New Contract For West Ham Youngster". thewesthamway. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
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.
20. "West Ham United - U18 Premier League South champions!". West Ham United F.C. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.