Mary Grace McAteer is a professional

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who plays for

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club

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. She has previously played for

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. Born in England without relation to former

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and

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Jason McAteer Jason Wynne McAteer (born 18 June 1971) is a former professional footballer. His primary position was in midfield either in the centre or on the right flank, though he was also an able full-back. Born in England, he represented the Republic o ...

, she represents Wales at international level.

Club career

Beginning her career in the Aton Villa youth academy, McAteer played the 2022-23 season with Coventry United. She spent the following two seasons with

, scoring seven goals in 38 appearances during her time at the club. On 24 July 2025, it was announced that McAteer had signed a two-year contract with Women's Super League 2 side

International career

McAteer made her debut for Wales in a 5–1 defeat to

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on 27 October 2023 and scored her first goal against

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on 16 July 2024.

International goals

Career statistics

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McAteer, Mary 2004 births Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Welsh women's footballers 21st-century Welsh sportswomen Wales women's international footballers Women's association football forwards Women's Super League 2 players Coventry United W.F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. Women players People from Ledbury Charlton Athletic W.F.C. players