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At a historic moment for one of the most famous football clubs in the world, Chido Obi-Martin forged his name to the history of Manchester United on May 4, 2025, when he became the youngest player to start a Premier League match for the Red Devils with only 17 years and 156 days.
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The Danish-Nigerian striker received a place in the initial XI by the Manager Ruben Amorim in the exciting defeat of United 4-3 against Brentford. Despite the narrow defeat of the team, all the eyes were in the adolescent prodigy whose inclusion indicated a new bold chapter in the club’s youth development philosophy.
Obi-Martin’s trip to this record debut is unique and impressive. Born in Denmark of Nigerian parents, he began his football education with KB Copenhagen before being collected by the Arsenal Academy in 2022.
After rejecting a professional contract with the Gunners, he made a surprising movement to Manchester United in October 2024. He did not waste time causing his presence to feel, scoring a quick trick in just 14 minutes during his debut in U18 against Nottingham Forest.
Since then, the striker has been prolific, which promulgated 12 goals in 10 Premier League games under 18 and broke the score record of a league season with 37 goals in just 23 appearances. His physical presence, technical sharpness and instinctive finish have made comparisons with some of United’s great pass.
The manager Ruben Amorim, who has emphasized a mixture of young people and experience since he took the helm, praised the maturity of Obi-Martin. “It’s very intelligent in the box and has a lot of potential,” said Amorim. “But we have to protect it. It’s still growing, still learning.”
Obi-Martin had already made his senior debut at the beginning of the season as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur, but his complete beginning against Brentford marked a significant milestone, not only for the player, but by a club that is proud to foster young talent.
The future is brilliant for cool Obi-Martin, and with Manchester United in a phase of reconstruction and renewal, fans hope to be a cornerstone of the next great generation of United
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