Premier League
2×
2023/2024
#24
James McAtee is a midfielder from England who plays for Nottingham Forest, wearing shirt number 24. This season he has scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist in 10 appearances. Born in 2002, he stands 1.80 m tall.
Player information
Full name
James Mcatee
Known as
J. Mcatee
Position
Midfielder
Team
Nottingham Forest
Nationality
England
Date of birth
18 October 2002
Age
23 years
Height
1.80 m
Weight
72 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
24
Season statistics
10
Matches
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
W
W
D
L
D
Trophy cabinet · 5 won
FA Cup
1×
2024/2025
UEFA Super Cup
1×
2023/2024
Championship
1×
Clubs and national teams · 2
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England U21 National team -
The career of James McAtee so far
James McAtee's career began at Manchester City U21. He moved to Sheffield United in 2022 and then to Nottingham Forest in 2025 for €26m, among 6 recorded transfers in total. He has won 10 trophies, including FA Cup, Premier League, UEFA Super Cup. He currently plays for Nottingham Forest, with 1 goal in 10 appearances this season.
Career history · 6 transfers
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2025
Manchester City Nottingham Forest
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2024
Sheffield United Manchester City
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2023
Manchester City Sheffield United
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2023
Manchester City U21 Manchester City
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2023
Sheffield United Manchester City U21
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2022
Manchester City U21 Sheffield United
Frequently asked questions about James McAtee
What team does James McAtee play for?
James McAtee plays for Nottingham Forest.
What position does James McAtee play?
James McAtee plays as a midfielder, usually as an attacking midfield.
How old is James McAtee?
James McAtee is 23 years old, born on 18 October 2002.
How tall is James McAtee?
James McAtee is 1.80 m (5′11″) tall.
How many goals has James McAtee scored this season?
James McAtee has scored 1 goal in 10 appearances this season.
Where is James McAtee from?
James McAtee is from England.
Which teams has James McAtee played for?
James McAtee has played for Manchester City U21, Sheffield United, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.
What shirt number does James McAtee wear?
James McAtee wears shirt number 24 for Nottingham Forest.
When did James McAtee join Nottingham Forest?
James McAtee joined Nottingham Forest from Manchester City on 16 August 2025 for a fee of €25.5m.