Jason McAteer

Jason McAteer
McAteer in 2013
Personal information
Full name Jason Wynne McAteer
Date of birth (1971-06-18) 18 June 1971 (age 53)
Place of birth Birkenhead, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1990–1992 Marine
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1992–1995 Bolton Wanderers 114 (8)
1995–1999 Liverpool 100 (3)
1999–2001 Blackburn Rovers 72 (4)
2001–2004 Sunderland 53 (5)
2004–2007 Tranmere Rovers 81 (4)
Total 420 (24)
International career
1994 Republic of Ireland B 1 (0)
1994–2004 Republic of Ireland 52 (3)
Managerial career
2009 Tranmere Rovers (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jason Wynne McAteer (born 18 June 1971) is a former professional footballer. His primary position was in centre midfield, though he was also an able right winger and full-back.

During his professional career from 1992 to 2007, McAteer played for five clubs, Bolton Wanderers, Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland and finally Tranmere Rovers. His transfer fees added up to £9.5 million. Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland national team at international level, winning 52 international caps and playing at the World Cup in 1994 and 2002.