The SCARY Truth about Kobbie Mainoo Nobody is Noticing

Kobbie Mainoo is one of the most promising English Talents right now, but does he have the ability to be world class?
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[@mattfuttie]

What videos would you like to see next 👀

[@Fc90_1]

I’m mean u listened to me last time but maybe this time u should do someone like Endrick or Yamal

[@bkassir3240]

Make a video about Bayer Leverkusen/Xabi Alonso performance this season

[@ALifeOfWine]

Lewis Miley would be another good young English player to do a video on. He's a year younger than Mainoo and already has a goal and 4 (I think) assists for Newcastle United. He initially got more play time due to injuries but now starts every match and is often one of the best players on the pitch.

[@AM_Devilz]

rasmus hojlund - rudd van nistelrooy 😂 tbh they're actually insanely similar

[@chrisharryjr8168]

Rasmus! Rasmus! Rasmus!

[@paulwood5803]

This afternoon against Luton Mainoo was the most composed and committed player on the pitch. There were 2 or 3 occasions when I just shook my head on awe at what he did. He will, I believe become World Class, but he's not the next Paul Scholes, he's the first Kobbie Mainoo. They are, apart from both being midfielders and for the moment at least, 2 quite different types of player.

[@Jabba2702]

Paul Scholes maybee better in long passes tc etc. But Mainoo is faster, better tacler, better in air, better dribler :)

[@valikhan]

The way he handles pressure reminds me Alexander Hleb

[@kofiken840]

Exactly. Paul scholes best attribute is passing. Let’s wait and see if he can split defence with passing

[@Jabba2702]

@@kofiken840 but he can drible trough players. So he i a different player:) But seems like good passer, but doesnt need that when near technique is 10x better

[@lungamazeka2465]

That was me too😳😳

[@OneDigitalSoul]

Mainoo retired Amrabat's career at 27yo

[@Ligmaballzallthetime]

Bruh,when Amrabat was subbed on I forgot he was there😂

[@gangstapikachu7305]

Ong 😭

[@berta8924]

Exactly

[@sp33dybozohi86]

@@Ligmaballzallthetimeafter his transfer to Man U I forgot he even existed 💀💀

[@jigglebiggle2799]

Bros still a beast just didnt get the time at united.

[@bkassir3240]

Man U has got exciting young talent. Mainoo, Garnacho looking good they have huge potential imo, and with Hojlund becoming the youngest player to score in 6 consecutive prem games. It feels like a breath of fresh air. Future looking bright for Man U.

[@Raaazzle]

Garnacho is one of the most overrated players in football 😂 guy cannot find or see a pass to save his life 😂 & no that isn’t something he’ll “learn eventually” you should already have that aspect of your game down at a fairly young age. It isn’t something that can be coached or improved upon, you either have it or you don’t.

[@paulwalsh6734]

His style of play seems effective. The one that annoys me is Antony. 360 spins. Bleached blond hair tattos etc get rid of him. Too much money. Too many watches etc. I've fully fallen out of love with football. Cut all the money and get them to do a few shifts flipping burgers.

[@savaugee7322]

real@@Raaazzle

[@TheJReZone]

​@@RaaazzleTalking about a player you obviously don't watch week in and week out is embarrassing 😂 garnacho literally has top 5 chances created for attackers under 25 in the PL. You're an idiot. He also scored one of the best bicycle kicks ever seen as a youngster.

[@JoshuaGuevara7]

@@Raaazzle every skill in this world is coach able . it just comes down to having the required hours needed . Almost every player is not the same skill level as they were at 18 .

[@btlgaming3376]

The perfect analogy I’ve heard about him is “Mainoo is the guy employers ask for when they say they want a uni graduate with 13 years experience”. The guy has played maybe 15 games, had a bad injury up until October-November but plays effortlessly. He should not be this good at 18 😂😂 Garnacho gets the hype because he’s a winger but this guy is generational

[@ragecandy]

they're both generational, Garnacho will probably win the puskas at 19 and benched two 100mill players

[@zinedinezidane4771]

Where is all this generational stuff coming from. I think I'm from a different era. But generational is a big thing to say about someone who has played 15 games.

[@thebizness5596]

Garnacho is crap, take away the marketing and PR, watch the game with your eyes and you will see he won't be world class. He has no stand out qualities. The difference with Mainoo and Garnacho is that Mainoo is playing like he's 28 and he doesn't warrant the excuse of needing ''time'' whereas Garnacho gets the excuse of needing time. That's the difference. @@ragecandy

[@linkash4167]

​@@zinedinezidane4771 Hojlund said in an interview about how people at the club call Kobbie generational, so beyond the 15 games, he must be showing so much behind the scenes as well

[@zinedinezidane4771]

@@linkash4167 they said that about Ravel Morrison too apparently.

[@khaliboy07]

You missed the most important trait. He is fearleas composed and doesnt bulge under pressure

[@SalfordSoldier-lv4su]

He literally said all of those things though😂

[@Eudovique]

💯💯

[@yutehube4468]

Yep. I think even if he was thrown into a Champions League final he would just play the same way he always has - brilliantly.

[@khairulzhafri2774]

His Gameplay remind me of AC Milan Legend, Clarence Seedorf. Strong, very good balance on the ball and good control of the ball.

[@politicalscientist8880]

He was booked for the best tackle of the weekend today

[@Griseboy]

He was booked for a 100% legit tackle on the ball, Nonsense refereeing.

[@Juicewrldlover9994L]

i was really fuming about that decision,what was the ref thinking lol

[@ritchiebaxter627]

Fkking piss take ref

[@juniorclarke6805]

And it wasn't even a bloody foul

[@Fr_Edits-r7f]

This kids got pure talent,What a player he will turn out be,he'll be class against Luton this evening CMON MAINOO❤

[@fusion2128]

He was so good today

[@iainnicholson4399]

Nailed it!

[@Anarkey]

As long as Kobbie's keeping himself out of the media spotlight much like how Scholes did, quietly doing his business on the pitch and in training, he can be one of the best in the PL in the years to come.

[@fred1169]

Just watched the Utd vs luton match, this guy is really special. Just world class.

[@jr5034]

not world class, but he has talent, and can be special, cause its really a feat to be the best in the midfield while Case and Bruno are their, and that too being 18

[@Raaazzle]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’ll come back to this in a few seasons 😂

[@Siavh]

​@@Raaazzlewhy are you hating on a 18 year old.thats sad

[@trouperkelvin]

​@@Raaazzlefew seasons right? In the mean time go and buy painkillers😂😂😂

[@Raaazzle]

@@Siavh it’s not hating you just interpret as that cause you’re an insecure on guard peanut brain when people start to talk facts about the club you protect at all costs, you overrate your players so badly cause your clinging onto anything in a shit season where you scraping wins against 50% of the teams you play 🤣

[@johanwalther4960]

One thing also worth noting is that he seems really mature off the pitch, something many footballers lack, which also is incredible for his age

[@shaima.alkaie]

This Creator is Mad underrated 100% subbing Mainoo will be a huge talent

[@devontheron]

This kid is special for sure! A HUGE talent, but his work ethic and humility will also gain him huge respect from the fans!!!

[@darthvader1402]

He is so good under pressure which is not easy to do. And he seems to make the right decision most times. He seems mature way ahead of his age. I too thought he could be our next Paul Scholes. But of course he will be different but maybe just as effective

[@ritchiebaxter627]

I'm a huge fan of him. It's a bonus that we both come from Stockport. Hopefully as he becomes more famous the media don't put pressure on him. I still feel he needs a little taking care of to become a legend.

[@jamesglaaaa]

What I like is he always looks to play forward and on the half turn, something that we have missed from central midfield for a while, only seeing odd glimpses from Pogba in recent years. Hopefully he can stay fit and gets an extended run in the team. He defo deserves it and seems mature beyond his age in interview

[@heya_ger]

Agree 100%, I have been slated for comparing him to Scholes but I watched Scholes' career and I have had an eye on this kid for 2 years, his movement, his passing, his composure, he is ahead of where Scholes was at that age. He is a player for now though, he is good enough to be starting week in and week out.

[@bpsolutionsltd209]

Sure but ppl said that about Anderson, Cleverly & Ravel Morrison at one point

[@AMIRULASYRAF-gm4vo]

@@bpsolutionsltd209 yeah pressure is not good. but maintaining 91% accuracy at 18? in epl? 91% alone is already crazy. to do it at 18 is much crazier. He's not a 'bright prospect' at this point. He's already united's best player.

[@heya_ger]

@@bpsolutionsltd209 I never did 😂 Anderson had ability, never maturity, never composure. Cleverley was never going to be a great player, Morrison had everything but the temperament. Mainoo is exhibiting all of these things at 18 and producing on the pitch, long may it last.

[@zinedinezidane4771]

I think the point was. Lets calm down. I remember Aimar and Saviola being the next greatest things.

[@zinedinezidane4771]

Players like Quaresma too. Lets see where Mainoo is in the next 3-4 years. Even Dele Ali was doing great stuff for a while now dropped massively off.

[@blackconduit_fpv7099]

His wisdom of the game is just like jude Bellinghams

[@zonefinderx6723]

He's already an outstanding player, such balance and he is difficult to shake off the ball. Love watching the kid.

[@nathanniguse6338]

HOW does this guy have Only 5.6k subs 100% subbing

[@SuicidaL10dencY]

His excellent traits are his quick footwork, passing ability covering every range and, most importantly, his composure under the pressure, which is very crucial in a modern football era when u face pressing everywhere!

[@dichaelovic]

im 38 years old and been watching football my whole life. When i see Mainoo play im just in awe. The kid was born to play the game, and is an outrageous talent in my mind. Watching this talent i will make a crazy prediction and say he will become one of the greatest players of all time.

[@CloudzieGamer]

I became a Man United fan at the 2014 season and this is the first time I watched in awe at any united youngster's sheer ability and composure on the ball. After 20 seasons I'm gonna be talking about Mainoo to my kids like how the older fans are talking about the class of '92 to theirs

[@deeptanshubhardwaj6449]

Hey Matt. I find your channel extremely underrated and its a good thing youve started to diverge into this variance of content apart from fc24. Waiting for your part 2 of history of man utd, any updates on that?

[@mattfuttie]

Thanks man, currently working on part 2 but its over 40 mins long 😅, it'll take a bit of time but it should hopefully be out in a few weeks time!

[@Yusuf-87]

He’s a generational talent🤩

[@roystonteo8108]

He will be the HEART of our team in years to come.😄

[@jf8085]

He has the composure and creates space for himself just like Scholes, he’s very good

[@MinuanoSam]

He is more like Seerdorf in the style he plays. Im older so I remember Seerdorf games. Scholes is one of kind midfielder, this kid is very similar to Seerdorf, in composure, stature, passing, flair on the ball.

[@Mossbergg]

You just know Southgate will pick Henderson and Kalvin Phillips over him at the euros lol

[@dhexian1230]

He's an absolute gem! 🎉

[@flynndean]

A "Young Paul Scholes" was almost exclusively playing as a Forward. And I don't even mean a Number 10...he was a Striker until a good few years into his career.

[@downrodeo]

TBH, he gives me more of a Carrick with a dash of Pogba flair vibe. Scholes was my fave player and Kobbie does have his air of coolness and that extra time on the ball. That is special.

[@Michaelkaydee]

I'm so glad that he's finally being seen for who he is... I "spotted" him three years ago and kept singing his praises and now he's showing it. Ibragimov, the next gem coming through that should be a guaranteed sensation, is already turning heads... our Academy is turning out some real future stars. (Pity about Greenwood)

[@robertstewart7913]

Mainoo has the potential to become a great player. He is calm under pressure and has excellent technical skills.

[@Giof230]

My brother this is such a good video essay that you've made. We don't want to put too much pressure on him but lets be honest. We haven't seen a talent like him in midfield for a very long time. I can actually say with confidence that I believe we have the best teenage centre midfielder in the world. If he was at Dortmund or a team where they focus on developing young talent to move on, he would be playing for Real Madrid in the future alongside Bellingham, Camavinga and Touchenmeni. We just have to get the right manager and players around him that can enable him to reach his potential. We don't want to exhaust him. I am confident that he will be one of the best midfileders we have seen in the premiership if he reaches his full potential. He will be alongside the Viera's, Yaya Toure's, Gerrard's and De Bryune's. He has everything and has demonstrated everything you need in terms of qualities at this young age consistently. He will need winners around him and the right manager and players. We didn't play well against Luton and won however, for our manager to say we did play well tells me one thing. He is not the right man to lead the club and we need to get the right person in so that we can ensure the development of young Gems like Mainoo and Gnancho.

[@IonutBasarab]

Man i love your videos,keep up the good work.Mainoo is a rising star,he may not be the new Paulie but he ll be up there,amongst the biggest legends of the club if he is trained well by the staff and the other players play what they have to,how they must to.It s a whole huge process in the making,ManUtd should stick with EtH cuz he a good coach,only thing he lacks a constant 1st eleven due to injuries but there are better days coming,i feel it.

[@MonkeBrain07]

Technical abilities with all the maturity to know when and where to use them. I fucking love this kid. He's insanely good.

[@riichobamin7612]

I just hope that this doesn't wear down his body by the time he is in his late 20's or early 30's. Playing every game so young harmed many players like Michael Owen.

[@DaveElcock]

Limit the partying and he'll be fine. Look at cr7.

[@Rayofhope012]

United would be on title contention by now if all players played passionately like Kobbie. This player is gem for United. His passion for the club and desire to play is immaculate. He should stay fit at all cost.

[@omarthearab81]

Reminds me of Michael Essien at Chelsea combined with a De Brutne passing ability, certainly a world-class young player, and I see Barcelona putting a bid in for him in the 2 years.

[@raisinrecordings]

Barcelona wont be able to afford him

[@omarthearab81]

@@raisinrecordings He will stay at United all his career but I see 100m euro offer from them, I said it first

[@Jza-GZa40k]

@@omarthearab81 He won’t leave and utd are a massive club arguably bigger fan base wise than barca

[@u-Dramatic_avocado5867]

I wouldn’t say De Bryne passing ability at this stage.

[@jmanno8487]

I feel like Mainoo is super underrated haven’t seen a midfielder as composed as him for United since Carrick but Mainoo has dribbling in his bag.

[@wycliffenjoroge8863]

Never seen a player so unfazed on the field at only 18yrs of age, what a talent he is Mainoo❤

[@rockwild737]

I mean, there's been lots... but he looks pretty special for sure.

[@Djsonley]

@@rockwild737 In deep midfield I can only think of Bellingham, Mainoo, Marco Verratti & Seedorf in my lifetime at just turned 17-18 who were this accomplished. Mainoo is already in amazing company. Seedorf was perhaps the most impressive though out of all those at 17-18. He was a beast for Ajax and won a champions league super young.

[@george.hart.morris]

Kobbie Mainoo could become one of the best players that we have ever seen in the Premier League in a few years if he could keep up what he is doing. No offence to Manchester United but a squad who can pass the ball around the park like a tiki taka would be perfect for him and would benefit him. If I was Ten Hag I would be trying to build a squad around the midfield area as this would definitely improve the results on match days and would also benefit the whole squad. It is amazing how such a talent could be this young. This kid could be running rings around class teams like Barca effortlessly in 2-3 years if Ten Hag continues to play him. Well done Kobbie 👏

[@robfcum]

Seen him play at salford for united under 21's in the efl trophy. He stood out then. Cool under pressure.

[@gjm7952]

The time he appears to have on the ball, his awareness, calm under pressure, his confidence, strength and touch all reminds me of Scholesy. If he turns out to be half the player Scholes was he’ll be an asset. Important we don’t rush him as he’s so young and allow him to develop his all round game at the top level. Very exciting!

[@bobnab1570]

he is one of the best 18 year olds i have ever seen and im almost 50 , it doesn't make sense the ability and composure he has at that age its like a cheat code . southgate doesn't have the balls to do it but rice , mainoo , bellingham and england probably win the euros

[@Oldheadontheblock]

Mainoo, Savage and Zidane Iqball would have been the best trio on the planet if allowed to develop together.

[@oscarjenkins7505]

Why do people have to keep comparing our talents to previous, or even current players? Not only does it put massive pressure on them, but it takes away from their uniqueness. Garnacho isn’t the new Ronaldo, he’s Garnacho. Mainoo isn’t the new Scholes/Pogba, he’s Mainoo. Hojlund isn’t our Haaland, he’s Hojlund. They’re all extremely talented players in their own rights, and they should only be compared to themselves, no one else. Let them make their own names for themselves.

[@IMattIsntCool]

Really seems like a once in a generation kind of player (beautifully edited btw Matt)

[@primepresents4994]

Even my dad said he reminds him of Paul Scholes, noticing even when Kobbie gets the ball it’s like the whole game slows down around him “Scholesesque” he said. I agree, what a player. A Rice, Mainoo, Bellingham England midfield also sounds incredible.

[@jamesbarry9477]

If he was doing this at another prem club and we wanted to sign him, it'd be 100 mil please

[@NotCalum]

absolute baller cant wait to see how far he progresses as a player 👹 🇾🇪

[@josepholdham1159]

I watched Mainoo in the game against Luton yesterday and he stood out a mile from the rest of the united players on the pitch with his composure on the ball

[@Lyeveraxau]

As a Manchester United fan, let's not hype the boy yet, I'm not satisfied yet. I just want to see more and more good performance from him. I love the boy.

[@jonranger451]

There's one trait that great midfielders have over merely good ones. They know what their options are before they receive the ball. A good player will get the ball, look up and then make a decision on a pass/run etc. This split second "gather/look up/assess" reaction allows opponents to close space and reduce the options. The great players know the field of play and their options before and as they are receiving the ball. This appears to give them more "time on the ball". Scholes, Xavi, Messi and being joined by Bellingham. Just watch Mainoo before he gets the ball. He is in this group with this skill. Temperament, injuries and outside distractions are the only things stopping him from joining the great names.

[@samitmishra627]

United need some new midfielders alongside mainoo for him to fulfill his potential. If we get De Jong then i believe that partnership will be special

[@goatclips2222]

Imagine we had mainoo, Greenwood, hojlund and garnacho. I’m still in shock with Greenwood. He honestly was such a natural born goal scorer

[@KertoBrand]

Subbed from Toronto, Canada. Hope Mainoo can become a great. My club will benefit greatly! Go Man U

[@petrovski1948]

Marino is without doubt a very special talent. You don’t have to be a football guru to predict that this lad will become a world class midfielder. He is an out and out gem!

[@funkytiger6967]

the most shocking thing about the kid is the composure, especially at 18. Pogba had the talent but he has the same disease Bruno has, that is to try hero-ball at every single opportunity and never playing the safe pass, Bruno could get away with it as he was normally inthe final third but Pogba was in the midfield and losing the ball was a bigger risk. Mainoo is capable of the extraordinary but more importantly he seems to have the instinct to know WHEN to do it and when to just keep it for a second, beat the press and play a simple pass to the fullback. That's un-teachable and he will only get better with age. We might have just unearthed a gem.

[@conradblack779]

He’s one of the most composed players iv seen on the ball for such a young age, he never panics and always sees the pass hopefully that will rub off on some of our other players as half of them can’t hold up the ball to save their lives

[@mcmayhem9624]

The way that he plays through pressure is honestly breathtaking. In the match against Luton today there was a point when he dribbled the ball out from the 18-yard box, laid a pass off to Hojlund, received the ball again under pressure from two Luton defenders, and calmly dribbled through them to pass the ball out to Garnacho on the wing. I don't think I've seen a United midfielder with this much composure in years.

[@imaristotle]

i always felt like martinez could of played the 6 but this guy is perfect for any team. if we had someone like him while we still had pogba we would be top 3🤫

[@luispiros]

He first mastered close quarter combat playing futsal/indoor area footy, then Man United threw him in a champion fitness routine so he can play in the EPL. I am noticing this as a new trend or style of play, so to speak.

[@itaishu8065]

And now he's been called up to the senior england national team while yamal is coming on the 72nd minute for spain

[@Mambwe-g2z]

The young man is trumendoulsy an exceptional talent, sometimes I loose words for this young lad,his confidence both on and off the ball is unbelievable,am really excited to see the reminder of our games how he performs and the goals yet to come from him,this young lad is more than the future,"he is the trophy lad"😁

[@ohhdanielson]

He plays like he is watching himself from a birds eye view perspective. Sometimes he has 2 men sprinting towards him, and he is just so aware he knows where to go. That is some serious talent not many players possess. He is our future.

[@anantvarmanprasad881]

watched him the first time when utd played betis during the world cup break. he's improved so quickly, skys the limit for him

[@jan_07]

He’s not like Paul Scholes at all. The only similarities they have is they both play in the centre midfield. BUT different type of player profile. Scholes was a goal scoring attack minded schemer at the tender age of 18, who can score screamers or arrive at the box late to score goals plus his lobbed ball passing was better than Mainoo at this same age. Mainoo is more like Seedorf, which is not a downgrade to Paul Scholes at all. His physicality and calmness is so much like Seedorf than Paul Scholes. And his link up play and shooting style is like Seedorf’s too.

[@Jza-GZa40k]

@@jaredloveys9617 Of course they won’t ? We can already see he’s a class player.

[@rcBorneo]

Mainoo has great talent, hope he stays humble and will be a legend.

[@soha7271]

He reminds me of Seedorf

[@darrenbennett7945]

Good video. I agree with your assessment at the end, you mentioned all his attributes except one…. The one ability that will make him world class and without it, a player wouldn’t get there……..Awareness, his ability to scan the positional play of his own teammates and opposition is scary. What’s even more frightening is he is more athletic than Scholes yet I believe his awareness is/will be just as high. They called Scholes “SatNav” I’m calling Mainoo “GoogleEarth”. He sees absolutely everything, mix that with hard work and he will be Elite

[@dextermisao]

I mean what's the point in pressing someone who is that fearless and composed. More than his fotballiing ability I'm impressed by his mental fortitude. So mature for his age.

[@guytaylor4238]

Damn right everything you said about koobi mainoo is bang on,, imagine the pressure on his shoulders coming on that pitch at old Trafford in front of all them fans, it didn’t faze him at all, my guys got ice running through his veins, he’s left a lot of people speechless and he’s made a few of these so called pundits eat their words, this is what Manchester United need, these young players that have come up through the ranks are unbelievable, they play for the club their honoured to be playing for man united, they’ve got a lot to prove, look at the difference with the young lads running rampant, nobody can keep up, I’ve been watching the under 21’s and the under 18’s and we’ve definitely got some absolute class coming up like Danial Gore, him and koobi in midfield could be very tight, yo and these young players know each other inside out, they wouldn’t even need to look up to see where there passing the ball cos they’d know who’d be running to get on the end of it and with shaw being injured so much we’ve got Marc Jurado,, very fast and strong also with the like of Shea Lacey and Charlie McNeil things could very well be on the up, we don’t need these players that are on stupid amounts of money a week that think they are bigger than the club cos there not bothered in the slightest cos win lose or draw or ever ringing up pulling a sickie their still getting that humongous pay at the end of the week, start playing these that care about that badge on the shirt they wear, Manchester United till I die…

[@nmeri2935]

He's a special talent no doubt. Definitely has what it takes to be world class. 🙌🏾

[@lukef1586]

The comparison is not fair by any stretch of the imagination

[@aberamagold7509]

5:14 "on the pitch it looks like he's got infinite stanima." I'm not a pedantic person, in fact I'm usually quite the opposite, but for some reason, when he said that it really made me laugh, so I thought I'd share it with the class.

[@abhijeettarange4092]

Biggest virtue of Mainoo is composure in possession, which right now many players lack in the squad.

[@SD-yd6tb]

Scholes is my favourite player ever kobbie is exeptional especially for his age lets hope he can have a career like scholes

[@Lusius-Lee]

Every single one praised the player, super talent, this and that... But no one give a credit how Ten Hag raise him, give him a chance, maintaint his game time, protect him from the unnecassary pressures same like Rasmus Hojlund and Garnacho, you can make hundreds of videos rising stars, but still no one talk about how good Ten Hag and his staff handle those talents

[@linkash4167]

Those passimg accuracy stats are sre similar to what I saw for Paul Scholes and Roy Keane when I used to read Manchester United magazine growing up

[@jasonvanderloew3078]

Ngl when he played against Aston Villa,his long pass from the right side of the pitch was just oozing like Pogba. This kid is special!

[@Mr-Nose-It-All]

Mainoo is a class act. This is the new breed of midfielder and to play at 18 in Prem at that level and doing what he is doing is unbelievable

[@willm7994]

When it comes to passing the closest player I have seen in a united shirt was Pogba that’s how elite scholes was

[@TrapsterJ]

I think the best thing about Mainoo is that amongst the other players, even the older and experienced ones, his work rate and effort shows. Maybe it's just his youth and eagerness to keep his spot etc but considering there are so many times the likes of Rashford and Fernandes have questionable work ethic and the allegations that the changing room seems to lack order and a leader, it's good that there are still players willing to put the work in especially with the position United have been under recently.

[@michaelpitchford2870]

We need Maty Tels too. K.Mainoo is a beast at 18, imagine him in 3 years 🔥🔥🔥

[@jdredshift]

He's not the 'new' anything. He's kobbie maninoo, and he has the enough talent and potential to go as far as he wants. Superb player, will be great to see how he develops.

[@HanguzKhan]

he moves like water with the ball at his feet thats his biggest trait to me also the excellent passing, but traits pairing together well

[@NoTrophyAbby]

His world-class

[@neilmoore5387]

Someone posted “ who taught Kobbie Mainoo”? I responded right away with Scholesy. Same calmness in tight spots , top drawer one and two touch player, head on a swivel, knows the pitch and where his teammates are before he receives the ball. Low centre of gravity. Strong due to that. Add more goals and he’s a Scholes clone. Passing range will come with time. Different gravy. As was Paul.

[@aaronwilliamgeorgemurphy1063]

I think the fact at his current level he is easily out most composed, consistent player says alot. His decision making and football iq is years ahead of where it should be for a young player. And I've noticed he isn't trying to do it all at once it's like he is adding bits to his game piece by piece ensuring he is doing each part properly before adding another piece. I think providing he doesn't get a career defining injury he is world class potential for sure

[@martynclay7748]

Hes more of a pogba than Scholes. He's got more about him. He can dribble like you've not even seen yet. Hes got every to go to the very top. Love that it we fail to get top 4 this season... I'm happy we have brought this lad through!

[@YomasNorway]

Seedorf in the making

[@dazzrods]

Paul Scholes you say??? He got that tenacity like Wayne Rooney

[@Unpopular_Truth]

Scholes couldn't tackle and lacked pace. Mainoo has the potential to be even better and more well rounded player than Scholes in my opinion, due to having much better defensive qualities as well as better physicality.

[@Ghost-of-a-man]

He’s talented and I see a comparison about being comfortable on the ball but Scholes had many more strings to his bow than that.

[@coupaa2693]

This kid is special. Cant wait to see what the future holds for him.

[@haatpraat2993]

Already, I think he is a much better option than Kalvin Phillips for the Euro 2024 squad.

[@-_-DatDude]

Hes our most press resistant player bar none. The frightening thing with the comparison is people forget Scholesy started off as a striker! Scholesy only became a midfielder in 1997/1998 season which would have made him 23/24 at the time. Kobbie is only 18 and is playing with the composure of a 28 year old midfield veteran! If Kobbie doesn't get called up for the national team for Euros. He needs to declare for Ghana. Our players dont get appreciated by the media and the country.