Kobbie Mainoo Biography, Parents, Age, Nationality, Position, Salary and more

Kobbie Mainoo is a footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Manchester United. Kobbie Mainoo was born to his Ghanaian Parents on the 19th of April, 2005 in Stockport, England.

Full Name	Kobbie Mainoo
Date of Birth	19 April, 2005
Place of Birth	Stockport, England
Gender	Male
Nationality	England, Ghana
Profession	Footballer
Youth Team	Manchester United
Current Team	Manchester United
Contract length	Expires 2027
Position	Central Midfielder
Stronger foot	Right
Jersey number	37
Height	1.75 m
Playing style	Holding Midfielder
Salary	Undisclosed
Networth	Undisclosed

Youth team

Manchester United

He started his football career at the tender age of five before joining Manchester United’s U-15 side. Kobbie Mainoo started his career playing as a striker before switching positions as he dropped into central midfield although he could also easily operate in the attacking midfield position.

Kobbie Mainoo’s talent made him a standout player amongst the U-15’s and he was quickly promoted to United’s U-18 side at the age of 15 where he became a vital player alongside the likes Alejandro Garnacho and Charlie McNeil. He played a key role in Manchester United’s 2021/2022 FA Youth cup triumph for the U18 side as he was a main stay in midfield for Travis Binnion team with the 17 year old scoring twice in his side’s run to the title.

Such form has also seen him made a handful of appearances for the U-23 side while he has also featured in the Uefa Youth league for the club. On the 17th of May 2022, it was announced that Kobbie Mainoo had signed his first professional contract with Manchester United although the length of the deal was not revealed. Mainoo made his first team senior debut for the club on the 10th of January 2023 against Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup. In less than a month later, he made his Premier league debut specifically on 19th of February by coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 home win against Leicester City.

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Playing style

Kobbie Mainoo is a highly gifted technical player with a mesmerising passing ability, strength and stamina on & off the ball. The midfielder can also step in and break up opposition play in the middle of the park when his side do not possses the ball.

Kobbie Mainoo imposing physicality and ability has often seen him compared to French midfielder Paul Pogba although it is worthy to note that Kobbie tends to take a more simpler style of play and approach to his game.

International career

While Kobbie Mainoo is yet to be capped at the senior international level, he has been capped several times by the England U-17 side. In March 2024, Mainoo earned a call up to Gareth Southgate’s National team squad friendlies against Brazil and Belguim. He made his debut aged 18 on 23rd of March 2024, coming on as a sub for Connor Gallagher. He made his first ever England start only three days later against Belgium and put in such an impressive display in midfield that he was handed the man of the match award.

Our verdict

While Kobbie Mainoo is undoubtedly talented, he is still has alot to improve on if he is to become a world class player someday. However, with the kind of raw talent and technique he possess, he is surely one to keep an eye on.

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