Kobbie Mainoo is an English professional footballer represents the England national team and plays for Manchester United in the Premier League. The Stockport-born protégé rose through the ranks of the Manchester United youth system as one of its finest young central midfielders after Paul Pogba. He has also played for the England U-17 through to U-19 before having his senior call-up and making his debut against Brazil in a friendlies.
Who is Kobbie Mainoo?
Kobbie Boateng Mainoo is the last of four children birthed to Abena Herold and Felix Mainoo. He first opened his eyes on April 19, 2005 in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England where his Ghanaian parents lived and had him and his older siblings; Jordan, Ama and Efia.
Mainoo spent his childhood in Cheadle Hulme, a suburb of Stockport where he began his footballing career. He joined the Cheadle & Gatley Junior Football Club where he was nurtured until age nine when he moved to Manchester United’s academy.
His development took shape at Manchester United’s youth ranks. He joined the fold of other young and talented footballers and began showcasing their raw and unfiltered skills as a attacking midfielder who could also step in as a defensive midfielder.
Mainoo rose through the England youth ranks to the national team. He played in the England U17, U18, U19 before receiving a call up for his national team debut in friendly matches against Brazil and Belgium.
At age 18, he was substituted on in place for Conor Gallagher in the 1-0 defeat to Brazil on 23 March 2024. Just three days after his debut, he started against Belgium and won the Man of the Match award for his stellar performance.
In the EPL, Mainoo made his senior Manchester United debut against Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup on 10 January 2023. Prior to that, he had had a good display for the team against Carlisle United in the EFL Trophy which earned him the first team squad call-up.
After the 2022-23 season, Mainoo was named among the United team squad for their pre-season in the United States. The youngest played the first two matches before picking an injury against Real Madrid which sidelined him for several months after the new season began.
On 26 Novmeber 2023, he made a return from injury, starting in an away match against Everton. The game under 3-0 in favor of Manchester United, and although his teammate Alejandro Garnacho stole the headline for his bicycle kick goal, Mainoo won the Man of the Match.
Since his return, he has became an integral part of the team. He came off the bench and made his UEFA Champions League debut on 29 November 2023 against Galatasaray, a match which ended 3-3. He scored his first senior goal against Newport County in the FA Cup.
A couple of days later, he made a Premier League away start against Wolverhampton Wanderers and scored a 97th minute goal, which is his first EPL goal. His first Old Trafford goal came against bitter rivals Liverpool in a 2-2 draw in the Premier League.
What is Kobbie Mainoo’s age, height and weight?
Kobbie Mainoo was born on 19 April 2005 in Stockport, England. He is currently 18 years old, just 6 days shy of his 19th birthday. He stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.75 m) and has a weight of 70 kilograms (154 lbs).
What is Kobbie Mainoo’s Nationality and Ethnicity?
Kobbie Mainoo was born and bred in Stockport, England to Ghanaian parents. By virtue of his birth place, he is a British national, although he could decide to switch nationalities if he so wishes to become a Ghanaian. Were he a Ghanaian, he would have been of the Akan ethnicity predominantly of the Ashanti region in Ghana.
What is Kobbie Mainoo’s profession?
Kobbie Mainoo is an English international professional footballer who plays for the England national team and Manchester United in the EPL.
Who are Kobbie Mainoo’s Parents?
According to our research, Kobbie Mainoo’s parents are Abena Herold and Felix Mainoo. Both his parents are Ghanaian who moved to Stockport, United Kingdom.
Does Kobbie Mainoo have siblings?
Kobbie Mainoo has three siblings, elder sisters Ama Mainoo and Efia Mainoo and older brother Jordan Kwadwo Osei Mainoo-Hames. His brother is a runway model and a fashionista. Reports have it that, he was a part of the reality televison show “Love Island”.
Who is Kobbie Mainoo married to?
Kobbie Mainoo is not yet married and so single at this time. As of now, the soccer player is enjoying the beginning of his career in the English Premier League and with the England national team. There has not been information about any past relationships he had been involved in as well.
Does Kobbie Mainoo have children?
Kobbie Mainoo has not fathered any children at the moment. The young talented midfielder is more focused on his career than any other thing at this time in his career. At just 18 years, he has drawn comparison with some of the best central midfielders such as Clarence Seedorf and Thiago Alcantara.
What is Kobbie Mainoo’s Net Worth?
As of 2024, England international central midfielder, Kobbie Mainoo has an estimated net worth between US$100,000 to US$1 million. He penned a 5 year contract with his club team Manchester United in 2022 worth £2,600,000 (US$3,238,817.40), with an annual salary of £520,000 (US$647,763.48).
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