Kobbie Mainoo

Kobbie Boateng Mainoo (born 19 April 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United. Born in Stockport, Mainoo started his youth career at Cheadle & Gatley Junior Football Club, before joining Manchester United at the age of nine. Mainoo signed his first professional contract in May 2022. His performances, including a good midfield display against Carlisle United in the EFL Trophy, earned him a callup to the senior squad for training in October 2022. He was named on the bench for the first time on 16 October, ahead of a Premier League match against Newcastle United. Mainoo made his competitive debut for United on 10 January 2023, starting in a 3–0 EFL Cup win over Charlton Athletic, and made his league debut on 19 February by coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 win against Leicester City. Mainoo travelled with the Manchester United squad on their 2023–24 pre-season tour in the United States. However, he picked up an injury keeping him out-of-play for the start of the upcoming season. Mainoo has represented England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 levels. He is also eligible to represent Ghana.