
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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ArticleKobbie Mainoo has committed his long-term future to the club, after making his first-team debut earlier this season.
- Feb '23published time Feb 23News
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- Jan '23published time Jan 23News
Mainoo: It's an unbelievable feeling
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- Jan '23published time Jan 23Match Highlights
Ten Hag explains Mainoo debut decision
ArticleKobbie Mainoo was included in the Reds' line-up for the Carabao Cup tie with Charlton Athletic.
- Jan '23published time Jan 23News
Team news update before Charlton clash
ArticleOur exclusive training video may provide more clues to Erik ten Hag's selection plans for the Carabao Cup tie.
- Jan '23published time Jan 23News
Watch Mainoo's goal v Cadiz
VideoKobbie Mainoo makes his competitive debut against Charlton. Watch his goal from the friendly with Cadiz...
- Dec '22published time Dec 22Match Highlights
U21s highlights: United v Brighton
VideoSix goals were shared in an entertaining Premier League 2 encounter with Brighton - watch the highlights here...
- Oct '22published time Oct 22Match Highlights
Academy update: Call-ups and date changes
ArticleFour England youngsters receive good news while the Sunderland clash is rearranged.
- Sep '22published time Sep 22News
Six players added to UEFA squad
ArticleSome of our youngsters are named on the club's Europa League B list.
- Sep '22published time Sep 22News
Martinez trains as Reds prepare for La Real
ArticleFind out who was in the group spotted training at Carrington ahead of our Group E opener.
- Sep '22published time Sep 22News
Youth Cup Reds preview the final
VideoUnited's FA Youth Cup finalists preview the big Old Trafford occasion...
- May '22published time May 22Interviews
Goal of the Day: Mainoo v Everton
VideoKobbie Mainoo's fine header gave us the lead in our eventual 4-1 win over Everton, in round five of the FA Youth Cup...
- May '22published time May 22Video
FA Youth Cup: The story so far
VideoMust-see | The Under-18s squad talk us through the highlights of our journey to the FA Youth Cup final...
- May '22published time May 22Video