Education
McAleer comes from Strabane, and attended Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh.
McAleer comes from Strabane, and attended Christian Brothers Grammar School, Omagh.
McAleer moved from Linfield to Scottish club Partick Thistle in January 2012. After making his debut for them in May 2012, McAleer signed a new two-year contract in July 2012, before going on loan to Arthurlie. Later that month, McAleer participated in the 2012 Milk Cup.
On 2 October 2013, Partick Thistle announced that McAleer would join Scottish League Two side Albion Rovers on loan until 6 January 2014.
However, the loan deal broke down two days later, and he moved on loan to Airdrieonians on 21 November 2013. On 5 June 2014, McAleer signed for East Fife.
After one season with The Fifers, McAleer returned to Airdrieonians, signing a contract with the club in June 2015. In January 2016, McAleer moved on loan to Kilbirnie Ladeside until the end of the season.