Kobbie
Biography
Creatively outstanding Stockport-born midfielder.
Mainoo joined Travis Binnion’s Under-18s squad in 2021 and excelled throughout the season, showing off excellent vision and technical ability in the middle of the park. A graduate of Cheadle & Gatley junior football club, Mainoo scored twice in United’s run to the 2022 FA Youth Cup final, heading home at Old Trafford against Everton after a smart finish away at Reading in the fourth round. He then helped the team beat Nottingham Forest in the showpiece game as we lifted the trophy for the first time in a decade. He was part of the U17s team that travelled to Dallas, Texas to take part in the Adidas Generation Cup in April 2022 and has gained experience in Premier League 2 and also the EFL Trophy, producing a fine display in the opening 2022 group campaign win at Carlisle United. After more sterling work for the Under-21s, he was named on the senior bench for the first time when United drew 0-0 with Newcastle on 16 October 2022. He scored in the friendly against Cadiz as part of the winter training camp and, at the tender age of 17, was thrust into the limelight when making his senior bow in the Carabao Cup quarter-final with Charlton Athletic in January 2023.
- Position
Midfielder
- Country
England
- Date of birth
19 Apr 2005
- Joined
1 Jul 2021
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Amrabat and Mainoo train separately
ArticleErik ten Hag could be on the way to getting more options for the engine room.
- 1wpublished time 1 week agoNews
Ten Hag issues Mainoo update
ArticleErik expects Kobbie to play a big part this season for the Reds, when he recovers from injury.
- Aug '23published time Aug 23News
Mainoo plaque on display
ArticleKobbie Mainoo won the Jimmy Murphy Player of the Year award for the 2022/23 season.
- Aug '23published time Aug 23News
Early team news for Wolves opener
ArticleFind out the latest on the two squads in advance of Monday's Old Trafford encounter.
- Aug '23published time Aug 23News
United issue Mainoo update
ArticleKobbie suffered an injury during our Tour 2023 clash against Real Madrid.
- Jul '23published time Jul 23News
Mainoo injury update
ArticleErik ten Hag has made a promise to the youngster after he was forced off early on against Real Madrid.
- Jul '23published time Jul 23News
Ten Hag's plans for Mainoo
ArticleErik outlines how Kobbie could fit into United's team moving forward.
- Jul '23published time Jul 23News
Cole: What Mount can bring to this team
ArticleEx-Reds striker Andy identifies a key attribute in our new signing, and reveals which young Reds impressed him in Oslo.
- Jul '23published time Jul 23News
New squad numbers for four players
ArticleThe changes for 2023/24 have been confirmed ahead of our first pre-season friendly, against Leeds in Oslo.
- Jul '23published time Jul 23News
Ten Hag: The pathway is there
ArticleErik issues a message to our Academy players, after Dan Gore and Kobbie Mainoo were awarded for their 2022/23 campaigns.
- May '23published time May 23Interviews
Mainoo wins Young Player of the Year
ArticleKobbie has added his name to a prestigious club award, presented in honour of the late, great Jimmy Murphy.
- May '23published time May 23News
Academy awards to be presented tonight
ArticleA small pitchside ceremony will take place at half-time during this evening's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
- May '23published time May 23News
International Reds return to the fold
ArticleAfter playing for their countries, the likes of Lindelof, Maguire and Fernandes took part in a recovery session.
- Mar '23published time Mar 23News
Which young Reds have received call-ups?
ArticleNine of our Academy players will represent their countries during the international break.
- Mar '23published time Mar 23News
Training highlights: Next up, Anfield
VideoWatch the players prepare for one of Erik ten Hag's biggest tests so far - Liverpool away...
- Mar '23published time Mar 23Full Episode