Speaker 1: Manchester United academy prodigy Joseph Junior JJ Gabriel has created
history by becoming the youngest player to ever represent the
Red Devils in a senior fixture at just fifteen years
and two hundred ninety nine days old, The highly rated
attacker came off the bench in the eighty second minute
to replace two goal hero Brian Bumo during Manchester United's
two to one victory over Spanish side at Letty Co
Madrid at the Strawberry Arena in Saulna, Sweden. Despite his
young age, Gabriel looked instantly comfortable on the ball during
his cameo, showcasing the technical skill and composure that have
drawn widespread acclaim across youth football. Because the match took
place in a pre season friendly setting for the snap
Dragon Cup, Gabriel's appearance will be classified as an unofficial debut,
meaning the competitive record remains open for him to break
when the domestic season commences. However, number fifteen year old
in Manchester united storied history has ever stepped on to
the pitch for the senior squad in any fixture until now.
The London born forward, who joined Carrington in twenty twenty two,
and earned the nickname kid Messi during his early youth development,
has enjoyed a meteoric rise through United's rank. Last season,
Gabriel netted twenty six goals in twenty six appearances for
Manchester United's under eighteen side, earning the Under eighteen Premier
League Player of the Season award. Manager Michael Carrick has
taken a structured approach to his development, incorporating him into
senior training sessions while shielding him from premature pressure. Gabriel,
who does not celebrate his sixteenth birthday until October twenty
twenty six, could now target becoming Manchester United's youngest ever
player in an official competitive match when domestic cup competitions
kick off later this autumn.