Kaelan Casey
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.jpg) Casey in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kaelan Michael Casey[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 28 October 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Brentwood, England[2] | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[3] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leyton Orient (on loan from West Ham United) | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2022 | West Ham United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | West Ham United | 2 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | → Swansea City (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2026– | → Leyton Orient (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | England U20 | 8 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:34, 7 March 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 19:12, 24 March 2025 (UTC) | |||
Kaelan Michael Casey (born 28 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Leyton Orient on loan from Premier League club West Ham United.[4]
Growing up in Thurrock,[5] Casey joined West Ham's football academy when he was five years-old. In the 2020–21 season, Casey made his debut appearances for the under-18s and played for West Ham in the EFL Trophy. By September 2022, Casey was playing regularly at the under-21 level with West Ham.[6] On 31 May 2022 Casey had signed a professional contract with the club.[7] Casey made his senior debut for West Ham United on 3 November 2022 in the UEFA Europa Conference League against FCSB, appearing as a second-half substitute for Ben Johnson, in a 3–0 West Ham win.[8][9][10] Casey was a member of the team which won the 2023 FA Youth Cup defeating Arsenal 5–1 at the Emirates Stadium in April 2023.[11] He scored West Ham's fourth goal with a header at the back post from an Oliver Scarles corner kick. He signed a new four-year contract with West Ham in August 2023.[12]
Casey made his Premier League debut on 11 May 2024, as a late substitute for Angelo Ogbonna in a 3–1 home win against Luton Town.[13][14]
On 4 August 2025, Casey joined Championship club Swansea City on loan for the 2025–26 season.[15]
International career
On 7 June 2024, Casey made his England U20 debut during a 2–1 win over Sweden at Stadion ŠRC Sesvete.[16]
Style of play
Casey cites Declan Rice as his role model. His father, Paul, told The Athletic that whilst he has always played as a centre-back he can also contribute in midfield.[17]
Personal life
Casey attended Shaw Primary Academy in South Ockendon in the borough of Thurrock in Essex.[18] He is a West Ham United supporter and former season ticket holder.[19]