Kobbie Mainoo, a talented young English player with Ghanaian heritage, has reportedly been awarded the Young Player of the Year title at Manchester United. According to Tru News Report, Mainoo’s exceptional performance throughout the season earned him the prestigious Jimmy Murphy Award.
In January, Mainoo made his debut for the first team during the Carabao Cup match against Charlton Athletic. Since then, he has played two more games for the senior squad. As a crucial midfielder, he has made significant contributions to Manchester United’s U21 team in the Premier League 2, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
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“It’s an unbelievable feeling. I have been at this club all my life and it’s all been building to tonight. And to have my family here watching me, surrounding me, it is just amazing,” he said.
“I’ve been in training with the lads quite a few times. They all made me feel welcome and all gave me words of advice and encouragement. So I felt at home.
“To stay around it and to keep on getting more games is the ultimate goal. I want to stay at this club; I’ve been here my whole life.”
Hailing from Stockport, England, Mainoo initially started playing football at a young age with Cheadle & Gatley Junior Football Club before joining Manchester United at the age of nine. In May 2022, he signed his first professional contract.
Mainoo’s remarkable performance, especially his strong display in the midfield against Carlisle United in the EFL Trophy, led to his call-up for senior squad training in October 2022. On October 16, he was named on the bench for a Premier League match against Newcastle United.
