Kobbie Mainoo is an English midfielder currently active in the Premier League with Manchester United and representing the England national team.
Early life
Kobbie Boateng Mainoo, was born on April 19, 2005, in Stockport, Greater Manchester. He grew up in Cheadle Hulme, a suburb of Stockport, and began his youth football journey at Cheadle & Gatley Junior Football Club. At the age of nine, he transitioned to Manchester United.
Career
Mainoo put pen to paper on his inaugural professional contract with Manchester United in May of 2022. Catching the eye with impressive performances, notably a standout midfield showcase against Carlisle United in the EFL Trophy, he earned a call-up to train with the first-team squad in October of the same year. Making his presence felt, he found himself named on the bench for the first time on October 16 in a Premier League clash against Newcastle United. The moment arrived for Mainoo on January 10, 2023, when he made his senior debut in a 3-0 home triumph over Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup. His league debut followed on February 19, when he came on as a substitute in another 3-0 home victory, this time against Leicester City in the Premier League.
In the 2023-24 season, Mainoo embarked on the pre-season tour with Manchester United in the United States but faced setback due to injury, delaying his start to the season. Upon his return, he seized the opportunity, making his first league start on November 26, 2023, in a commanding 3-0 Premier League win away to Everton, where he was crowned Man of the Match. This was followed by his UEFA Champions League debut on November 29, coming off the bench in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Galatasaray in the group stage.
January 28, 2024, marked a memorable moment for Mainoo as he notched his inaugural goal for Manchester United in a 4-2 victory away to Newport County in the FA Cup fourth round. Just days later, on February 1, he etched his name in Premier League history, securing his first league goal in dramatic fashion in a 4-3 away win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the winning strike arriving in the seventh minute of stoppage time. This remarkable goal earned him the coveted Premier League Goal of the Month award for February 2024.
April 7, 2024, witnessed Mainoo’s maiden professional goal at the iconic Old Trafford, as he found the back of the net at the Stretford End in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League. Mainoo’s prowess also extended to the international stage, where he represented England at various youth levels. His impressive performances led to his call-up to the senior squad in March 2024 for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Making his debut on March 23, 2024, as a 75th-minute substitute in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Brazil at Wembley Stadium, Mainoo then earned his first start against Belgium at Wembley, delivering a stellar performance and ultimately clinching the Man of the Match accolade.
Personal life
Kobbie hails from Ghanaian Descent.
Net Worth
Undisclosed