ALMOST freakishly mature for his age. Absurdly gifted. A player who uses his mind and heart when he steps onto the field.
Praise like this has been lauded over one of the brightest newbies in football this season – and he’s just a teenager. If Kobbie Mainoo carries on playing the way he is, experts say he could be one of the greatest finds in a game studded with superstars.
The rise of the Manchester United wonderboy has been nothing short of supersonic. He progressed from the Red Devils’ under-16 side and joined the under-18 squad in 2021 before being drafted into the main team a year later.
He became the youngest player