Highlights from the Manchester United Academy 2024–25 season showcasing progress along the EPPP development pathway for youth players.
Based in the North West, Manchester United FC runs a category 1 academy
Manchester United Academy U18 have won the Premier League National Final for the 2023/24 season with a 2 – 1 win over Chelsea.
Manchester United Scholars 2024/25
Ten players have received scholarships and will aim to follow the success of last season’s U18 team, who became Premier League National champions.
- Cameron Byrne-Hughes (Goalkeeper)
- Fred Heath (Goalkeeper)
- Albert Mills (Defender)
- Daniel Armer (Defender)
- Dante Plunkett (Defender)
- Godwill Kukonki (Defender)
- Amir Ibragimov (Midfielder)
- James Bailey (Midfielder)
- Jim Thwaites (Midfielder)
- Bendito Mantato (Forward)
Manchester United Academy International Players 2024/25
- Douka Nkoto Abdoulaye (Forward) England U15
- Bassirou Abdoulaye – England U15 Camp
- Darlington Osuchukwu (Goalkeeper) England U16
- Jacob Watson (Forward) England U16
- Harlem Mclaughlin (Midfielder) Scotland U16
- Edward Ibrovic-Fletcher (Midfielder) Serbia U17
- Luca Scanlon (Midfielder) Gibraltar U17
- Louie Bradbury (Forward) Wales U17
- Connor Thorley (Forward) Wales U17
- Jayden Ngwashi (Defender) England U17
- Bendito Mantato (Defender) England U17
- Godwill Kukonki (Defender) England U17
- Jack Fletcher (Midfielder) England U17; U18
- Harry Amass (Defender) England U17; U18
- Samuel Lusale (Forward) Slovakia U18
- Chido Obi-Martin (Forward) Denmark U18
- Elyh Harrison (Goalkeeper) England U18; U19; U20
- Ethan Wheatley (Forward) England U18; U19
- Tyler Fletcher (Midfielder) Scotland U19
- Daniel Armer (Defender) Scotland U19
- Gabriele Biancheri (Forward) Wales U19; Canada First Team
- Jacob Devaney (Midfielder) Ireland U19
- Zach Baumann (Midfielder) Ukraine U19
- Tobias Collyer (Midfielder) England U20
- Sekou Kone (Midfielder) Mali U20
- James Scanlon (Forward) Gibraltar First Team
Young full-back Harry Amass and midfielder Jack Fletcher have been named in Under-17 European Championship in Cyprus.
Elyh Harrison and Ethan Wheatley are in the U18s England squad for the Tri-Nations Trophy at St George’s Park.
Manchester United Academy Players Loan Watch 2024/25
- Joe Hugill (Forward) Wigan Athletic
- Tom Wooster (Goalkeeper) Farsley Athletic
- Elyh Harrison (Goalkeeper) Chester
- Radek Vitek (Goalkeeper) Blau Weiss Linz
- Rhys Bennett (Defender) Fleetwood Town
- Sonny Aljofree (Defender) Accrington Stanley
- James Nolan (Defender) Inverness Caledonian Thistle
- Tom Myles (Goalkeeper) Runcorn Linnets
- Ethan Williams (Forward) Cheltenham Town
- Ethan Ennis (Forward) Doncaster
- Ethan Wheatley (Forward) Walsall
- Jack Kingdom (Defender) Rochdale
- Dan Gore (Midfielder) Rotherham United
Manchester United Academy Products in 1st team 2024/25
- Ayden Heaven (Defender) #26
- Harry Amass (Defender) #41
- Sekou Kone (Midfielder) #42
- Toby Collyer (Midfielder) #43
- Kobbie Mainoo (Midfielder) #37
- Elyh Harrison (Goalkeeper) #50
- Tyler Fredricson (Defender) #55
- Chido Obi-Martin (Forward) #56
- Jack Fletcher (Midfielder) #57
- Jack Lee Moorhouse (Midfielder) #64
- Jayce Fitzgerald (Midfielder) #75
Academy Competitions For 2024/25
U17 and U18 Premier League Cup
In 2017, the Premier League introduced the U18 Premier League Cup and the U16 Premier League Cup, renaming the latter to the U17 Premier League Cup in 2020 for their respective age groups.
The seven group winners, along with the best runner-up determined by total points, goal difference, and then head-to-head record, will progress to the quarterfinals.
U17 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Manchester United U17 are drawn in Group G against under-17 teams from Stoke City, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.
- Won away against Liverpool U17 (5 – 2)
- Won at home against Nottingham Forest U17 (6 – 1)
- Won away against Stoke City U17 (2 – 0)
U17 Premier League Cup Quarter-Finals
- Won at home against Newcastle United U17 (2 – 1)
U17 Premier League Cup Semi-Finals
- Lost away against Charlton Athletic U17 (2 – 1)
U18 Premier League Cup Group Stage
Manchester United U18 are drawn in Group B against under-18 teams from Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City.
- Won away at Leicester U18 (2 – 1)
- Lost away at Tottenham Hotspur U18 (4 – 3)
- Won at home against Leeds U18 (3 – 0)
U18 Premier League Cup Quarter-Finals
- Lost away against Wet Ham U18 (2 – 2) (5 – 4 on pens)
- Tyler Fletcher
- James Scanlon
Premier League 2
Starting from the 2023 season, all 26 Category 1 teams compete in a single league using the Swiss-style format.
Entry into or removal from this league depends on meeting the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) accreditation criteria.
Premier League 2 Round of 16
- Won at home against Everton U21 (4 – 2)
- Ethan Wheatley (2)
- Tyler Fletcher
- Sékou Koné
The Premier League 2 Playoff Quarter-Final
- Won at home against West Ham U21 (4 – 1)
- James Scanlon
- Ethan Wheatley
- Sam Murray
- Sam Mather
Premier League 2 Playoff Semi-Final
- Lost away against Manchester City U21 (2 – 0)
National League Cup
The National League Cup is a 32-team midweek competition, comprising of 16 Under-21s teams participating in Premier League 2 and 16 National League club first teams.
Manchester United U21s have been placed in Group B of the new National League Cup competition.
They will face Altrincham, Forest Green Rovers, Oldham Athletic, and Rochdale, with all matches being played away from home.
National League Cup Group Stage
- Won against Forest Green (3 – 2)
- Malachi Sharpe
- Ethan Ennis
- Victor Musa
- Won against Altrincham (4 – 0)
- Ethan Ennis (3)
- Amir Ibragimov
- Won against Rochdale (1 – 0)
- Amir Ibragimov
- Won against Oldham Athletic (5 – 0)
- Jack Lee Moorhouse
- Chido Obi-Martin
- Malachi Sharpe
- Sam Mather
- Victor Musa
National League Cup Quarter-Finals
- Lost against Sutton United (3 – 0)
Manchester United U21 are out of the National League Cup competition.
Premier League International Cup
The participating teams are split into four groups of eight, each comprising four UK-based Under-21 teams and four invited overseas clubs represented by their development squads.
Each UK team will host all four overseas clubs in their group. The results will determine the standings in each group, with the top two teams advancing to the knockout stages.
Manchester United will face Hertha BSC, FC Nordsjaelland, PSV and AC Sparta Praha in the initial phase of the tournament.
Liverpool, Fulham and Norwich City are the other UK-based teams in their group.
Manchester United U21 Premier League International Cup Group Stage
- Drew against Hertha II (1 – 1)
- Zach Baumann
- Drew against Jong PSV (1 – 1)
- Gabriele Biancheri
- Lost against Sparta Praha (3 – 1)
- Ethan Wheatley
- Lost against FC Nordsjaelland (3 – 1)
- Chido Obi-Martin
Manchester United Academy News
Louie Bradbury scores a hat trick for Wales U17 vs Gibralter
Jack Fletcher has been nominated for Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for August 2024
10th September 2024
Malian international defensive midfielder Sékou Koné has joined the Manchester United academy after his transfer from Guidars FC.
17th September 2024
Rhys Bennett scored his first ever senior goal for Fleetwood Town.
25th of September 2024
Manchester United’s transfer of Samuel Lusale from Crystal Palace is completed after receiving FA approval.
James Overy, a 17-year-old former right-back for Perth Glory, has joined the Manchester United Academy.
27th September 2024
Chidi Obi-Martin has completed his Manchester United transfer
12th October 2024
Nineteen-year-old Maxi Oyedele made his debut for Poland’s senior national team in a match against Portugal, following his recent transfer from Manchester United to Legia Warszawa.
13th October 2024
Manchester United U16 claimed the 2024/25 Premier League National Shield, defeating Fulham in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regular time.
14th October 2024
Three young players—Habeeb Ogunneye, Jack Kingdon, and Ethan Williams—will train with the Ratcliffe-owned Swiss club Lausanne-Sport this week.
11th November 2024
15th November 2024
In the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup, Manchester United have been drawn at home to Coventry City.
24th November 2024
Manchester United are through to the quarter finals of the U18 Premier League Cup.
30th November 2024
Chido Obi-Martin has signed his first professional contract with Manchester United after turning 17.
He also found the net against Stoke City today, setting a new record as the all-time leading scorer in Premier League U18 history.
18th December 2024
Manchester United under-18s advanced to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup with a commanding 5-0 victory over Coventry City. They will face Preston North End in the next round.
24th December 2024
Manchester United have secured midfielder Jim Thwaites on a long-term contract. The 17-year-old celebrated his birthday earlier this month.
Thwaites has been a standout performer for the Under-18s team this season, making 12 appearances and contributing four goals and two assists to support United’s unbeaten run.
8th January 2025
Joe Hugill has returned to Manchester United after spending the first half of the season with the Latics.
During his time at the Brick Community Stadium, Hugill made 18 appearances across all competitions.
10th January 2025
FA Youth Cup Fifth Round Draw
17th January 2025
Manchester United U18s secured their place in the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup with a 5-2 home victory over Preston North End.
The goals came from Jack Fletcher, Reece Munro, a brace by Chido Obi-Martin, and Amir Ibragimov.
20th January 2025
Every Manchester United men’s academy team, from the U15s to the U21s, secured victories over the weekend.
28th January 2025
Manchester United U17s overturned a 1-0 deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Newcastle in the PL Cup quarter-finals.
The goals were scored by Duoka Nkoto and Jim Thwaites.
4th February 2025
Sam Mather has been shortlisted for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for January 2025.
12th February 2025
Manchester United U18s have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup with a dominant 5-1 home victory over Chelsea U18s. Chido Obi-Martin netted a hat-trick, while James Scanlon added a brace.
The young Reds will take on Arsenal away in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals.
28th February 2025
Manchester United U18s are through to the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup following a 3 – 2 win in extra time away at Arsenal. Goal scorers are Jack Fletcher, Jaydan Kamason and Bendito Mantato.
17th March 2025
Harry Amass made his Manchester United debut on Sunday night against Leicester City, coming on as a second-half substitute.
The former Watford youngster had been named in the matchday squad 16 times before finally making his first appearance.
19th March 2025
Manchester United under-18s will play Aston Villa under-18s in the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup at Villa Park on Monday 31st March at Villa Park.
31st March 2025
United Under-18s have exited the FA Youth Cup after a 3-1 defeat on penalties to Aston Villa in the semi-finals.
The match ended 1-1 in normal time, with James Scanlon scoring for Manchester United.
3rd April 2025
Amir Ibragimov has signed his first professional contract for Manchester United.
22nd April 2025
In the Premier League 2 Round of 16, Manchester United U21s will take on Everton U21s. The match is scheduled for April 25th.
25th April 2025
Manchester United U21s have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Premier League 2 knockout stage with a 4-2 win over Everton U21.
Ethan Wheatley scored a brace, while Tyler Fletcher and Sékou Koné also found the net.
28th April 2025
Manchester United Under-21s are set to host West Ham Under-21s in the Premier League 2 knockout stage quarter-finals on Monday, May 5th.
5th May 2025
Manchester United U21s have secured a place in the Premier League 2 play-off semi-finals with a convincing 4–1 win over West Ham U21.
The goals came from James Scanlon, Ethan Wheatley, Sam Murray, and Sam Mather.
9th May 2025
Manchester United Under-21s have been knocked out of the Premier League 2 play-offs after a 2-0 defeat away to Manchester City in the semi-finals.
26th May 2025
12 academy players are part of the first team squad heading to the Asian end of season Tour 2025.
Representing the young Reds are defenders Harry Amass, Dan Armer, Tyler Fredricson, Jaydan Kamason, and Godwill Kukonki; midfielders Toby Collyer, Tyler Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Jack Moorhouse, and Jim Thwaites; and forwards Shea Lacey and Chido.
10th June 2025
James Scanlon netted his second international goal for Gibraltar in a World Cup qualifying Group L match against the Faroe Islands.
Released Players
- Sam Murray (Carlisle United)
- Tom Myles (Joins Rochdale)