Kaelan Casey

Kaelan Casey (born 28 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as adefender for West Ham United.

Growing up in Thurrock, 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. On 31 May, 2022 Casey had signed a professional contract with the club. 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. 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. 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.

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.

The child of Paul and Jill Casey, he has a sister called Lois. Kaelan Casey attended Shaw Primary Academy in South Ockendon in the borough of Thurrock in Essex.

As of match played 21 May 2023

West Ham United U18

• FA Youth Cup: 2022–23
• U18 Premier League South: 2023