Coming from Fabrizio Romano, BREAKING NEWS: “I said it. FIFA has finally confirmed it!!. He is actually better than Jude Bellingham and Musiala and they have finally confirmed it. Kobbie Mainoo ranked one of the best wonderkid in football, along side Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala with Man United target close behind.
Kobbie Mainoo’s exceptional skills have garnered him a coveted spot on the prestigious NXGN 2024 list, celebrating the top 50 up-and-coming football talents globally. Despite being only 18, Mainoo has shone brightly for Manchester United, becoming a linchpin in Erik ten Hag’s midfield at Old Trafford.
With an impressive tally of 20 appearances for The Reds this season, Mainoo’s stellar performance hasn’t gone unnoticed, catching the eye of England’s national team manager, Gareth Southgate. There’s anticipation surrounding his potential debut for the Three Lions, possibly in the upcoming clash against Brazil.
Mainoo’s meteoric ascent places him among the finest young talents in the game, as acknowledged by GOAL’s annual NXGN rankings, which have previously lauded stars like Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho. This year, Mainoo holds the 7th position among players born on or after January 1, 2005, with Barcelona’s prodigy Lamine Yamal leading the cohort.
Interestingly, Mainoo’s ranking sees him in the company of other rising stars like Endrick, Warren Zaire-Emery, and Mathys Tel, who are positioned higher in the list. Notably, the rankings also feature Roony Bardghji, a player linked with a potential move to Manchester United, sitting closely behind Mainoo in 13th place. Bardghji, known for his prowess as a forward for FC Copenhagen, has attracted interest from various European clubs, including Manchester United.
Speculation about Bardghji’s future intensified, especially with Manchester United reportedly among the interested parties. FC Copenhagen’s sporting director, Peter Christiansen, fueled the rumors by acknowledging Bardghji’s strong candidacy for a summer transfer, hinting at exciting developments on the horizon.
