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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. The midfielder then made a substitute appearance in our 3-1 FA Cup win against Reading before being handed his Premier League debut off the bench against Leicester in February.
Midfielder
England
19 Apr 2005
1 Jul 2021
Erik gave a detailed answer when asked about Kobbie's form, during his pre-match press conference.
Former United youth-team players scored for Luton, Forest and the Reds in the latest round of Premier League fixtures.
Erik says he has no concerns about starting Kobbie in Turkey, but cautions that Everton was 'just one game'.
Player highlights | Watch the best moments from Kobbie Mainoo’s full Premier League debut…
After a proud day for the club's youth system, the Reds lead the way in the 2023/24 Premier League.
The aim of our new game is simple: just move the balls between the boxes, using only one hand...
Luton duo returned to Old Trafford at the weekend and youngsters head off on international duty.
Erik has suggested Kobbie is likely to make his first appearance of the season next week.
Erik ten Hag is asked if Antony could feature on Tuesday night.
Erik ten Hag could be on the way to getting more options for the engine room.
Erik expects Kobbie to play a big part this season for the Reds, when he recovers from injury.
Kobbie Mainoo won the Jimmy Murphy Player of the Year award for the 2022/23 season.
Find out the latest on the two squads in advance of Monday's Old Trafford encounter.
Kobbie suffered an injury during our Tour 2023 clash against Real Madrid.
Erik ten Hag has made a promise to the youngster after he was forced off early on against Real Madrid.