Kobbie Mainoo: height, age, parents, origin, salary

Kobbie Mainoo: height, age, parents, origin, salary

Kevin Omuya
updated at January 15, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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Kobbie Mainoo is one of Manchester United's best professional footballers. Mainoo is a current member of the academy teams. His impressive recent play has gained the attention of manager Erik ten Hag, who has offered him two opportunities to play for the first team. Kobbie maintains his position with his acute dribbling, wide array of passing and phenomenal link-up play.

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Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United during the EPL match against Everton FC at Goodison Park on November 26, 2023, in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Photo: by Robbie Jay Barratt
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Kobbie Boateng Mainoo's teammates and coaches have described him as having a "special talent" since he joined the club when he was only 9 years of age. After a stellar showing in juvenile competitions, he was named the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year in 2023 and FA Juvenile Cup champion in 2022. Discover more about one of the youngest and most successful footballers in the 21st century.

Profile summary

Title

Details

Full name

Kobbie Boateng Mainoo

Age

18 years as of 2023

Date of birth

April 19, 2005

Place of birth

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Nationality

English and Ghanaian

Ethnicity

Mixed

Height

1.75m (5'9")

Weight

70kg (154lbs)

Marital status

Single

Parents

Felix Mainoo(father), Abena Herold (mother)

Siblings

Jordan (brother), Ama and Efia(sisters)

Club

Manchester United (joined 1 July 2021)

Position

Central midfield

Agent

CAA Stellar

Social media

Instagram, Twitter

How old is Kobbie Mainoo, and where is he from?

Born on the 19th of April 2005, Mainoo is just 18 years old as of 2023 and is English with African origins. He was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester and has lived in the area his entire life.

Ghana is a West African country from where Mainoo's parents are allegedly from. Kobbie can represent Ghana at the international level because both of his parents are Ghanaians, states GhanaWeb.

Who is Kobbie Mainoo's brother?

The Mainoo-Hames brothers are Kobbie Mainoo and Jordan Hames. According to tabloids, the 28-year-old, Jordan made an appearance on season 5 of Love Island, a popular reality TV program. Jordan's IMDb profile states he also appeared in MTV's Living the Dream in 2021.

Who is Kobbie Mainoo?
Kobbie Mainoo (L) and United teammates with the FA Youth Cup in May 2022. Photos: Ash Donelon (Modified by editor)
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Kobbie Mainoo's height and weight

Kobbie's official ESPN profile states the youngster stands at 1.75 meters (5 feet 9 inches) tall. As of December 2023, Mainoo's estimated weight is 70 kilograms (154 pounds).

Position and playing style

Mainoo is a central midfielder with box-to-box capabilities, earning praise from scouts for his athleticism, vision, and technical skills. He is adept at playing a few numbers in the midfield. His diverse skill set and adaptability have led to comparisons with Paul Pogba.

Kobbie utilizes his dribbling abilities to navigate through opponents in the midfield, followed by precise passes that not only advance the ball but also contribute to creating attacking plays for his team.

Kobbie Mainoo's career stats

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Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United blocks a shot from James Maddison of Leicester City at Old Trafford on February 19, 2023, in Manchester, United Kingdom. Photo: Simon Stacpoole
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The coaches and staff at Manchester United's youth system were impressed by Mainoo's technical skill, vision, inventiveness, and work ethic as he rose. In 2021–22, he was a member of the under-18 and under-23 squads that won the FA Youth Cup.

In 2022, Kobbie was a part of the EFL Trophy and had a solid performance against Carlisle United. After receiving the number 37 jersey in May 2022, he inked his first professional deal with the club.

In a 3-0 EFL Cup victory over Charlton Athletic on January 10, 2023, Mainoo started for the first team for the first time. On February 19, 2023, he replaced an injured Harry Kane in a 3-0 victory over Leicester City, marking his Premier League debut.

Unfortunately, Kobbie could not participate at the beginning of the 2023 season due to an injury he sustained while on the team's preseason tour of the United States. After missing 26 November 2023 with an injury, Mainoo returned to the squad on 26 November and started in a 3-0 away victory against Everton.

International career

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Kobbie Mainoo of England shoots during the UEFA U19 European Championship Elite Qualifying Round match against Turkey on March 28, 2023, in Chesterfield, England. Photo: Alex Livesey
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The 18-year-old has served as an England youth representative on multiple occasions. He made his Under-17 debut in the 2021–22 season, appearing in five games and netting a goal.

But Mainoo climbed the ranks swiftly, appearing twice for the Under-18 squad in 2022 and six times for the England Under-19 squad in 2023. In the English setup, Mainoo is supremely esteemed.

Kobbie Mainoo's salary

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Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United poses after signing a new contract with the club at Carrington Training Ground on February 09, 2023, in Manchester, England. Photo: Matthew Peters
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Kobbie is one of the world's highest-paid young players. He is contracted with Manchester United until 2027 and allegedly earns £520,000 annually. Additional sources of income for him include endorsement partnerships with well-known brands like Pepsi, Nike, and Adidas.

Kobbie Mainoo's contract

The present deal that Kobbie is under does not expire until the summer of 2027 and is for £10,000 ($12,600) weekly. Shortly after making his professional debut against Charlton, Kobbie extended his contract with Manchester United in February 2023.

Kobbie Mainoo and Garnacho

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A. Garnacho (left) and K. Mainoo (right) of Manchester United in action during a training session at Carrington Training Ground on October 23, 2023, in Manchester, England. Photo: Ash Donelon
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United youngsters Kobbie and Garnachoo are the latest additions to the elite club of Red Devils players to receive the Jimmy Murphy Award. The two youngsters are the newest award recipients, which has been bestowed upon the club's finest academy product each season. Previous recipients include Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes.

Who is Garnacho?

Argentine youth international and Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is a promising young footballer. Not only has he earned his first-team debut, but he is also one of the most promising academy prospects for the club. After scoring a brace in Manchester United's FA Youth Cup triumph over Everton, he shot to fame.

Final word

The future seems bright for Kobbie Mainoo, a Manchester United and England rising star. Kobbie Mainoo's height enables him to play various positions on the field, making him a talented midfielder. He is creative, has excellent passing and shooting abilities, is diligent, and has a strong work ethic. Fans and analysts have noticed him, and he has already made an impression on the senior squad.

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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.