Jason McAteer

A 4.5 million purchase from Bolton Wanderers, McAteer found himself out of the starting 11 at the early this season. With the injury to Rob Jones, however, the Eire international has regained his place and has been playing well recently. Usually plays as a right wing back in the 5-3-2 formation but the reversal to 4-4-2 has him playing now as a more defensive right back.
A midfield player for his country, McAteer does show some good touches of the ball. He is often criticised for lack of tenacity and aggression in his tackles. I believe this has improved slightly, but there is still space for improvement in his crossing. Though there's not much need for this on his part nowadays. back to main.