Jason Wynne McAteer, also known as Jason McAteer, is an Irish former professional footballer.
His main position is central midfielder, although he also plays well as a right winger and full-back.
McAteer had a successful career playing for a number of clubs in England, including Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland.
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- Full Name: Jason Wynne McAteer
- Stage Name: Jason McAteer
- Date of birth: June 18, 1971.
- Age: 53 years old
- Place of birth: Birkenhead, United Kingdom
- Nationality: British-Irish
- Occupation: Former football player
- Height: 1.8m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jason
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Kristina Delaney (divorced) Lucy Edwards
- Children: Kasey McAteer, Harry and Logan.
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: Unknown
Early life and education
Jason Wynne McAteer was born in Birkenhead, United Kingdom, on June 18, 1971. He was raised by his parents, although their names are not publicly known, and may be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Jason.
He may have grown up with siblings, but their names have not been released to the media. Jason attended Rock Ferry High School.
Career
McAteer began his professional career at non-league club Marine. He then played in the United States before a brief spell with Bolton Wanderers. At Bolton, McAteer helped the club gain promotion to the Premier League.
McAteer then made a high-profile £4.5 million move to Liverpool FC. A midfielder and winger, he played a key role for Liverpool, known for his energy, work rate and dangerous crosses. He featured in the 1996 FA Cup final, which Liverpool lost to Manchester United.
Although born in England, McAteer chose to represent the Republic of Ireland on the international stage because of his ancestry. He has won over 50 caps for Ireland and played at the 1994 and 2002 World Cups.
He scored a crucial goal against the Netherlands to help Ireland qualify for the 2002 World Cup. Since retiring, McAteer has worked as a television football commentator, appearing on channels such as ESPN and Liverpool FC TV.
Social Media
- Instagram name: @trigs4.
- Twitter Username: @MCATEER4.
Personal life
Jason McAteer married his first wife, Kristina Delaney, at Slane Castle in 2001. They have one child together, Kasey McAteer.
In 2013, McAteer married his current wife, Lucy Edwards. They have two children together – a son named Harry and a younger son named Logan.
Net asset value
Jason McAteer’s net worth is private information, but it’s clear that he has amassed a significant fortune from his successful career as a former professional soccer player.
Throughout his career, McAteer has been involved in transfer deals worth a total of £9.5 million, demonstrating significant earning potential in the football industry.
