SUMMARY
- Kobbie Mainoo is18 years old and is currently a midfielder at Manchester United's.
- Kobbie Made his debut for Manchester United in both Premier league and Champions League.
Manchester United have produced some fine young talents over the years. The Red Devils hierarchy often saw some of the promising talents making their name on the big stage by stepping up and delivering terrific performances for them when it mattered. One such fine young player who has recently been in the headlines is United’s midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.
Kobbie Mainoo is 18 years old. He was born in Stockport, England in 2005. The teenager has spent most of his years in the United Kingdom so far. Kobbie recently made his debut for Manchester United both in the Champions League and in the Premier League.
Kobbie Mainoo made his debut in the Champions League for Man United aged 18 years and 7 months.
A special talent. 👏 #mufc pic.twitter.com/TSDn3gKf0X
— Man United News (@ManUtdMEN) November 30, 2023
The 18-year-old holds the English nationality. He has played for England’s Under-19, Under-17, and Under-18 teams on the international stage. However, as per the reports, the youngster is also eligible to play for Ghana on the international stage.
His parents are from a Ghanaian background and his heritage allows him to represent the country in soccer if he chooses to do so. However, he is from England and holds the citizenship of the country. On the other hand, Ghana is the home country of his parents.
Gareth Southgate reportedly convinced Kobbie Mainoo to stay in England
As per the reports, England’s senior team manager Gareth Southgate convinced the young midfielder to stay in England and progress his career forward. Having to decide to choose between Ghana and England as his international team at a young age, Southgate’s advice must have come as a useful and supportive one for Mainoo.
The player seemed to have taken the road suggested by the England manager. He is currently one of the most prominent players for the England Under-19 squad. The performances at the youth level for the English team, helped him to break into Manchester United’s playing eleven.
Kobbie Mainoo’s religion
Holding a heritage background from Ghana due to his parent’s relation with the country, there were certain speculations regarding the religious background of the young player. However, recent reports term that Kobbie Mainoo is a Christian by religion.
Passed The Anfield Test With Ease #LIVMUN pic.twitter.com/oUqoqOzRF1
— Kobbie Mainoo Fans (@KobbeMainoo) December 17, 2023
There is not much information available regarding the midfielder’s childhood days. However, the teenage sensation is termed to have joined the Manchester United youth setup at the tender age of nine. The midfielder ventured into a soccer career when he joined the Cheadle and Gatley Junior Soccer team.
With his recent solid performances in the Premier League for the Red Devils against Everton and Liverpool, United fans would hope that there is more to come from him. The Old Trafford-based club is having a tough season. If young players like him would be able to step up and perform like he has, it would certainly help the team going forward.