Kobbie Mainoo enjoyed a superb breakthrough season at Old Trafford after establishing himself in the Manchester United first team in the 2023-24 campaign.
The Manchester United player missed the opening of the club’s campaign after he suffered an ankle injury in the pre-season tour in the United States in 2023.
However, Kobbie Mainoo returned from his injury and made his first Premier League start for United in a 3-0 away win against Everton in November 2023.
The United youngster, who came through the club’s academy, produced a stunning display at Goodison Park and earned rave reviews from Red Devils fans.
Mainoo has become an important member of the United first team and has been a regular starter under manager Erik ten Hag in the 2023-24 season.
The United star scored for the first time for the senior team in his side’s 4-2 victory against Newport County in the FA Cup fourth round in January.
Mainoo found the back of the net for the first time in the Premier League in a thrilling 4-3 win over Wolves at the Molineux in February. He also scored for the first time at Old Trafford in United’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool in April.
But who is Mainoo? What is the life of United’s fastest-rising star like on the pitch and off it?
Let’s take a look at everything United fans need to know about Mainoo, including his ‘famous’ brother, parents, social media presence, football position and more.
What position does Kobbie Mainoo play?
Mainoo plays for Manchester United and his position is a midfielder. He has played in the role for both the first team and during his days in the youth academy.
Is Mainoo a defensive midfielder?
Mainoo mainly functions as a central midfielder for Manchester United.
However, the United midfielder has both defensive and attacking qualities in his style of play.
During the 2023-24 campaign, Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag often deployed Mainoo with a partner in midfield.
Casemiro has been among the United midfielders who have played alongside Mainoo, with the former Real Madrid star more of a defensive midfielder in their partnership setup.
Mainoo opened up on his position as a central midfielder and how he developed his role as a kid.
“Like I say, futsal really helped,” he said during a United fan Q&A in April 2024.
“I mean, just having the ball at the feet as much as possible and always having to be checking your shoulders for players coming and stuff like that. So that definitely helped.”
Has Kobbie Mainoo received an England call-up?
Mainoo, who played for England Under-17s, England Under-18s and England Under-19s, has been called up for the senior England squad.
According to Manchester United’s official website, Mainoo was called up to the England Under-21s squad for the first time in March 2024.
It was later confirmed that Mainoo was promoted to the senior England squad and featured during the March international break.
When did Mainoo make his England debut?
As of March 2024, Mainoo received his senior England debut under Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.
The Manchester United player’s first appearance as an England international came in the Three Lions’ 1-0 defeat to Brazil at Wembley.
Mainoo came off the bench and replaced Chelsea star Conor Gallagher in the international friendly match for England.
The United midfielder made his first England start in the 2-2 draw against Belgium at Wembley and impressed with his performance for the Three Lions.
What is the market value of Kobbie Mainoo?
According to Transfermarkt, Mainoo is valued at €35m (around £30m) as of March 2024.
Transfermarkt valued the Manchester United midfielder at €800,000 (roughly £684,000) in June 2023.
How tall is Mainoo?
Mainoo has revealed his ‘true’ height after claiming that “everyone” has been wrong about it.
According to the Premier League’s official website, Mainoo is believed to be 1.75m tall (175cm), which would make the Manchester United star 5ft 9in.
However, Mainoo confirmed that 5ft 9in is wrong and his correct height is 6ft 4in.
“Everyone thinks I’m five foot nine. I’m six foot four. Everyone needs to stop thinking I’m five foot nine,” he told Chinese outlet iQiyi Sports.
Mainoo added: “I’m even [five foot nine] on FIFA [now known as EA Sports FC] as well […].”
How do you pronounce Kobbie Mainoo?
During a fan Q&A in April 2024, Mainoo was asked by one Manchester United supporter about the best way to pronounce his full name.
“Kobbie [Kob-ee] Mainoo [May-new],” he said, as per Manchester United’s official website.
When was Mainoo born?
Kobbie Mainoo was born on 19th April 2005.
Where is Kobbie Mainoo from?
Mainoo is a Manchester native. The Manchester United player was born in Stockport, which is part of Greater Manchester.
What is Kobbie Mainoo’s salary?
Mainoo’s current salary on his Manchester United contract is £520,000. The United man is among the top 30 highest-earning players in the first-team squad for the 2023-24 season.
How much does Mainoo earn per week?
Mainoo’s current wages at Manchester United are £10,000 per week.
Who are Kobbie Mainoo’s parents?
Mainoo’s mother is Abena Herold and his father is Felix Mainoo.
Both of his parents are Ghanaian, which means that Mainoo is eligible to represent Ghana at senior level in his international career.
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has hailed the influence of Kobbie Mainoo’s father on the Red Devils player.
Speaking to The Daily Telegraph in April 2024, Bryan Robson said: “I love the lad’s temperament.
“I see him at the training ground and he is always polite to everyone. That is a great start. I’ve heard his dad is helpful and keeps his feet on the ground.”
Who is Mainoo’s brother?
Kobbie Mainoo’s younger brother is Jordan Hames. According to The Times, Mainoo’s sibling is his half-brother.
The Manchester United star’s brother was a contestant on the fifth series of ITV’s TV show Love Island.
Mainoo has two other siblings and both of them are sisters. One sister is Ama Mainoo and the other is Efia Mainoo.
Which school did Kobbie Mainoo attend?
Mainoo attended the Cheadle Catholic Junior School, which is based in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
The Manchester United midfielder was part of Cheadle and Gatley Junior Football Club before he became a member of the Red Devils’ youth academy.
“I played for Cheadle and Gatley, and Failsworth Dynamos,” he told Manchester United’s official website in 2024.
Cheadle Catholic is currently on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, and has confirmed Mainoo was a pupil of the school.
When did Mainoo join Man Utd’s academy?
Mainoo was nine years old when he became a member of Manchester United’s academy.
The United player was promoted to the Under-18s in 2021 and worked under the tutelage of Travis Binnion, who is head of player development and coaching at Old Trafford.
What boots does Kobbie Mainoo wear?
According to the Football Boots Database, Manchester United player Mainoo wore Nike Phantom GX 2 boots in the 2022-23 season.
It has not been officially confirmed what boots Mainoo wore for the 2023-24 season at Old Trafford.
How many languages does Mainoo speak?
Manchester United player Mainoo can speak English fluently.
Mainoo has revealed that he has been learning Spanish and picked up the language during his ankle injury in the 2023 pre-season tour.
“I started Spanish lessons on Zoom just to pass the time a bit,” he told The Guardian in May 2024.
“It’s tough to keep doing them now with the schedule being so busy but now it’s into summer I’ll try to pick it up again because I enjoyed it.”
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Is Kobbie Mainoo in EA Sports FC 24?
Kobbie Mainoo is playable in EA Sports FC 24. The Manchester United player can be used in offline mode and online modes.
EA Sports FC 24 is Mainoo’s first time appearing in the popular Ultimate Team mode, with the midfielder receiving a bronze-rated card and a 62 overall.
Mainoo’s position on Ultimate Team is a CDM and his Ultimate Team card has 74 pace, 55 shooting, 57 passing, 66 dribbling, 58 defending and 67 physical.
He has two-star weak foot and three-star skills moves on EA Sports’ title.
Is Mainoo on Football Manager 2024?
Mainoo is on Football Manager 2024 and currently has a rating of 63.
The Manchester United player’s positions are DM, MC and AMC on Football Manager 2024.
What is Kobbie Mainoo’s religion?
Mainoo has not publicly spoken about his religion at the time of writing.
Other online sources have claimed that the Manchester United teenager is a Christian by religion, but this information remains unverified.
What is Mainoo’s shirt number?
Mainoo currently wears the No 37 shirt for Manchester United.
He wore the number for the current campaign for the first team, Manchester United Under-21s and Manchester United Under-19s.
Mainoo revealed why he wore the No 37 shirt in the 2023-24 Premier League season after previously wearing No 73 at the club.
“It’s the number I was given, Kevin! [laughs],” he said during a fan Q&A in April 2024.
“I didn’t really have a choice! I mean, last season, I was 73 and, to be honest, I didn’t really mind what number I changed to this season. Just give me 37.”
How long is Kobbie Mainoo’s contract length?
Mainoo’s contract with Manchester United runs until 2027, which includes the option to trigger an extension for a further year.
The United youth academy product signed his first professional deal with the Premier League club in 2022.
Mainoo signed a new long-term contract at Old Trafford in February 2023.
Who is Mainoo’s agent?
Transfermarkt claims that football agency CAA Stellar represents Mainoo.
CAA Stellar represents other first-team Manchester United players, including Luke Shaw.
Is Kobbie Mainoo on Instagram?
Mainoo is on Instagram and his handle on the Meta-owned social media platform is ‘@kobbie.’
The Manchester United star currently has 1.3m followers on Instagram at the time of writing.
Mainoo is active on the platform and will share United-related posts, including messages to fans after matches.
Is Mainoo on X/Twitter?
Mainoo is not on X, formerly Twitter, at the time of writing.
Other accounts pretending to be Mainoo exist, but the Manchester United player does not have a presence on the Elon Musk-owned X.
Is Kobbie Mainoo on TikTok?
Mainoo is on TikTok and his handle on the social media platform is ‘@kobbie.’
The Manchester United player’s account uploaded its first video after the Red Devils’ FA Cup win over Manchester City.
As of May 2024, Mainoo has amassed over 400,000 followers on the ByteDance-owned social media platform.