Who is Kobbie Mainoo, his age, height, parents, position, style of play, stats, videos

May 2024 · 3 minute read

An English professional footballer, Kobbie Mainoo, who plays midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United is making headlines after the teenager made his full debut for the club against Charlton, know his age, height and parents

For those who are unversed, let us tell you, the 17-year-old made his full debut for Manchester United in the League Cup quarter-finals which were being held at Old Trafford.

Who is Kobbie Mainoo, his age, height, parents, position, style of play, football career stats, videos

17 year-old Kobbie Mainoo featured for Manchester United in their EFL Cup victory over Charlton Athletic

The British-Ghanaian is eligible to play for Ghana and is definitely one for the future 🇬🇭✨ pic.twitter.com/QdQZx8hrCo

— Bortey 🇬🇭 (@joelbortey) January 11, 2023

Let us remind you, earlier in this season, the youngster was named on the bench against Newcastle and was given a nod for the club’s Carabao Cup tie against Charlton.

Who’s Kobbie Mainoo?

For those who are unfamiliar with the younger player, let us tell you, the midfielder, whose full name is Kobbie Boateng Mainoo, is expected to be the heartbeat of the club’s midfield for years to come.

The Stockport native who was born on April 19, 2005, was a key member of last season’s successful FA Youth Cup victory and was even rewarded with his first professional contract in May, last year.

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Since the start of this season, Mainoo has continued to show progress for the Red Devils. He first started against Brighton for the under 21’s and following that he showed an impressive display against League Two Carlisle in the EFL Trophy.

Due to his impressive performance, he was rewarded as his first full team debut.

Kobbie Mainoo is a footballer and has a height of 1.75m, who plays as a central midfielder for Manchester United. Kobbie Mainoo was born to his Ghanaian Parents on the 19th of April, who moved to England.

Nationality: England, Ghana
Date of Birth: 19 April, 2005
Salary: Undisclosed
Place of Birth: Stockport, England

Career

If you’re unsure, let us clear for you, Mainoo began his career with the Cheadle & Gatley junior football club. After witnessing his outstanding performance, United scouted him at the age of 9.

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Ever since then, the player had worked his way through the youth ranks to establish himself as one of the biggest prospects of Manchester United.

Earlier, during pre-season, fans caught a glimpse of his playstyle in a game against Altrincham. At the time, BBC commentator, Jonny Crowther, called him as someone who is of a “different class.”

For those who are curious about his scorecard, let us tell you, earlier this season, the teenager scored twice in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Brighton for the under 21 team.

After witnessing Mainoo in action fans of United are going gaga over him as they share the previous matches clips of him.

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