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Manchester United are one of England's greatest clubs to have played in the modern era of football. Their glorious footballing heritage, values and traditions have all played a big part in the success they have achieved. A major part of the credit belongs to the world-class talents their academy has produced.
The Red Devils have always been proud of their belief in young prospects to bring them success over the years. It was through their academy that United produced stars as iconic as David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Paul Pogba.
As is their motto, "Youth. Courage. Success."
On that note, let's take a quick look at top 5 youth prospects at Manchester United right now (2021)
#5 Shola Shoretire - 17 years
Shola Shoretire is one of Manchester United's leading prospects from their current under-23 side.
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It was under the stewardship of current manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær that he made his debut for the United first team. During the fixture against Newcastle United in August, Shoretire was brought on as a substitute for Marcus Rashford.
He became the club's youngest player to make a debut in European competition after replacing Mason Greenwood in a fixture against Real Sociedad.
The explosive forward's super form in front of goal saw him score 10 goals and secure six assists for his team the season before. Shoretire ended the season as the winner of United's prestigious 2020/21 Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award.
#4 Hannibal Mejbri - 18 years
During mid-2019, Manchester United announced the academy signing of the Tunisian youth player, Hannibal Mejbri. The player is one of the most expensive additions United have made to their academy in a while.
Eighteen-year-old Mejbri is a player gifted with an amazing skillset and an extraordinary vision that enables him to be an astute playmaker. The player's exquisite touch could be seen in videos as he linked up with United's other young starlet Amad during an under 23 fixture.
Hannibal is a player who United expect to make the step up to their impressive first team. He could prove to be a refreshing option for the club's playmaker, Bruno Fernandes, and essentially ease his workload.
The Tunisian made his Premier League debut for the Red Devils against Wolves in the league as he came on to replace Juan Mata in the 82nd minute of the game.
#3 Amad Diallo - 19 years
In the summer of 2020, after Manchester United failed to land their target Jadon Sancho. United went all-out to sign one of the best talents to be playing in the Italian competition by signing Amad in an estimated €40 million deal.
The Ivorian joined the club in 2021 from Italian side Atalanta. He made his first-team debut for United in the Europa League fixture against Real Sociedad. In their next fixture in the same knockout competition, Amad scored an amazing headed goal against AC Milan. It secured their progression to the next round.
United will surely expect big things from the Ivory Coast international after such a promising start.
#2 Jadon Sancho - 21 years
Manchester United had been involved in a long battle with German side Borussia Dortmund over the transfer of English sensation Jadon Sancho. In the summer of 2021, the club finally announced his signing for a deal worth over £73m.
Jadon Sancho, having moved to Germany in 2017 has made himself a standout as one of England's most appealing exports. The player's outrageous performances abroad made him one of the world's most highly rated attacking youngsters.
During United's season-opener against Leeds United at Old Trafford. Sancho made his first appearance for his new team. However, he finds himself off to a rocky start to the season. But United have no doubts about the attacking quality he will provide to their teams moving forward.
#1 Mason Greenwood - 20 years
Mason Greenwood is surely one of the most talented players, having moved up the ranks of United's youth academy rapidly. He is a player with sensational talent when it comes to scoring goals. With fans already drawing references to United's goalscoring legends such as Robin Van Persie. Greenwood is set for a bright future at the club.
He has also started the season in explosive form having scored four goals in nine appearances in the league.
Greenwood made his debut during the end-of-season game against Cardiff City in 2019. So far in over 117 professional appearances for the club he has scored 33 goals and managed over 10 assists.
With Greenwood looking to continue his hot goalscoring form. Manchester United are certain that they possess a generational talent and are sure of him becoming the club's best finisher.
