Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional footballer, TV pundit |
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| Nationality | British (Republic of Ireland international) |
| Date of Birth | 18/06/1971 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Birkenhead, England |
Latest News about Jason McAteer
18/06/2025
Jason McAteer celebrated his 54th birthday on 18 June 2025, with tributes from former teammates and fans highlighting his legacy as a key figure in Republic of Ireland football history. The occasion was marked by retrospectives on his 52 international caps and his pivotal role in qualifying for the 2002 World Cup.
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Bio/Wiki
| Jason Wynne McAteer is a former Republic of Ireland international footballer who played as a central midfielder and was also capable of playing on the right wing and as an outside defender. | |
| Born in Birkenhead, England, he chose to represent the Republic of Ireland at the international level despite his English birthplace. | |
| He is widely known for his vocal opposition to Roy Keane during the controversial Saipan incident in 2002, which led to Keane's exclusion from the Irish squad for the 2002 World Cup. | |
| McATEER underwent a FUE hair transplant in 2015 to address hair loss. |
Personal Life
| McATEER is a motivational speaker and currently works as a TV pundit for ESPN and Liverpool FC TV. | |
| He is a vocal supporter of Liverpool FC, having been a boyhood fan of the club. |
Career
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| International | Republic of Ireland, 52 caps, 3 goals, 1994 & 2002 World Cups |
| Retirement | Retired from active football on 12 June 2007 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Boyhood Liverpool fan | |
| 2. Scored winner vs Netherlands (2001) for Ireland's 2002 World Cup qualification | |
| 3. Featured on FIFA game cover (1996) with Frank de Boer | |
| 4. Underwent FUE hair transplant (2015) | |
| 5. Vocal opponent of Roy Keane in Saipan incident (2002) | |
| 6. Now TV pundit for ESPN and Liverpool FC TV, motivational speaker |