Biography
Who is Kobbie Mainoo?
Early life and education
Kobbie Mainoo was born in Stockport, England. His parents are from Ghana. He spent his childhood in Cheadle Hulme, which is a suburb of Stockport. He went to Ashton-on-Mersey School for his education. His early football path began at Cheadle & Gatley Junior Football Club. He later moved to Failsworth Dynamos to play as a forward.
Manchester United career
Kobbie was scouted for Manchester United when he was six years old. He signed with them at seven and entered the academy at nine. He signed his first professional contract in May 2022. His first-team debut came on 10 January 2023 in an EFL Cup match against Charlton Athletic. He earned the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award in 2023.
In the FA Cup final against Manchester City, he scored the winning goal to secure a 2-1 victory. He was the first English teen since 1981 to score in a final. He has made more than 100 appearances for the club. In April 2026, he signed a contract extension that lasts until 2031.
International football
He represented England at the under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels. He made his senior international debut on 23 March 2024 in a game against Brazil at Wembley Stadium. He was selected for the 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024. Kobbie Mainoo played in the opening match against Serbia and the final against Spain.
He played in the semi-final against Netherlands and became the youngest England player to do so in a major tournament. He was also part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. England won a bronze medal against France in that tournament.
Goals and milestones
Kobbie scored his first Premier League goal on 1 February 2024 against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The league awarded this goal as the Goal of the Month for February 2024. He scored his first professional goal at Old Trafford on 7 April against Liverpool. In January 2025, he scored his first European goal during a match against FCSB.
In April 2025, he scored an extra-time equaliser against Olympique Lyon in the Europa League. He also scored the winning goal against Liverpool on 3 May 2026 to help his team reach the Champions League.
Personal details and style
He is 175 centimeters tall. His older brother is Jordan Mainoo-Hames, who appeared on the fifth series of Love Island. He plays as a central midfielder but can operate in defensive or attacking roles. Rio Ferdinand compared his style to Clarence Seedorf. Paul Scholes praised his awareness and calmness on the ball.
Birthday and age
Kobbie Mainoo was born on April 19, 2005, which makes Kobbie 21 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Kobbie shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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