He's just 15 years old, yet he's already captured the attention of Manchester United fans and beyond. We're talking about J.J. Gabriel, also known as "Little Messi." This young forward has already become a social media sensation and is considered one of the biggest talents in the Red Devils' academy.
Michael Carrick welcomed the 15-year-old to the senior squad, where he trained with them on both Tuesday and Wednesday, February 4th, ahead of Saturday's match against Tottenham. Initially, he participated in training to cover for absences, but his involvement for a second day demonstrates the trust the United coach has in him. Other young academy talents also joined the training sessions.
Gabriel stood out from a very young age, with videos going viral on YouTube, and today he already has a deal with Nike. This season, he's been scoring relentlessly for United's U18 team, netting 11 goals in 16 games, including significant strikes like a hat-trick in the 7-0 thrashing of Liverpool, and other goals at Old Trafford.
However, the young forward cannot make his senior debut for United this season due to Premier League rules, but he was eligible to play in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup this season.