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JJ Gabriel 'more than capable' of step up to Man Utd senior team - Fletcher

Manchester United U18s boss Darren Fletcher has hailed academy sensation JJ Gabriel as a talent “more than capable” of making the jump to senior football. The 15-year-old has taken the youth ranks by storm this season, sparking internal discussions about a potential first-team breakthrough in 2026-27.

Manchester United v Crystal Palace - FA Youth Cup

Man Utd wonderkid JJ Gabriel named PL Under-18s Player of the Season

Manchester United sensation JJ Gabriel has been officially crowned the Premier League Under-18s Player of the Season following a stunning 21-goal campaign. The 15-year-old forward has taken the youth ranks by storm, proving to be the standout performer in English academy football this term.

Carrick and Rooney watch Man Utd U18s reach FA Youth Cup semis

Manchester United legends Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick were in the stands at Old Trafford to witness the Under-18s edge past Sunderland in a five-goal thriller. While all eyes were on the stars of tomorrow, one rising talent stole the spotlight to secure a semi-final spot.

📽️ | Man Utd wonderkid Gabriel scores Ronaldo-esque screamer

Manchester United have a long and storied history of developing world-class talent, but the latest sensation emerging from Carrington is generating a level of excitement rarely seen in recent years. JJ Gabriel, the 15-year-old wonderkid who has already made history at the club, left spectators speechless during an Under-18 Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest with a performance that evoked memories of a young Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kai Rooney inspires Man Utd U18s to cup final

Manchester United's Under-18s secured a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory over West Ham in extra-time to reach the Premier League Cup final. Watched by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, 16-year-old Kai Rooney mirrored his father's big-game legacy, coming off the bench to seal the win alongside standout talent JJ Gabriel. The young Red Devils now prepare to face Crystal Palace.

Wayne Rooney watches son Kai comes on as sub for Man Utd U18s

Wayne Rooney was in attendance as his son Kai came on as a substitute for Manchester United's Under-18s in the 6-1 thrashing of Derby County at Carrington on Wednesday afternoon. However, the 16-year-old's appearance was overshadowed as another Red Devils wonderkid impressed with two goals in the Under-18 Premier League.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Chelsea U18	28	21	4	3	88	24	64	67	W W W W W
2	Manchester City U18	26	19	3	4	96	39	57	60	L D W W W
3	Manchester United U18	26	18	2	6	65	24	41	56	W L W L W
4	Tottenham Hotspur U18	28	16	6	6	70	36	34	54	W D L L L
5	Aston Villa U18	28	16	4	8	81	55	26	52	W W W W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Chelsea U18

W
W
W
W
W

Manchester City U18

L
D
W
W
W

Manchester United U18

W
L
W
L
W

Tottenham Hotspur U18

W
D
L
L
L

Aston Villa U18

W
W
W
W
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Conference League titles?

Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.

How many teams are in the Conference League?

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.

Who has made the most Conference League appearances ever?

Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Conference League?

As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Conference League?

Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Conference League and how old was he?

Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Conference League and how old was he?

Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.

Which famous players have played in the Conference League?

Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.

Which famous managers have managed in the Conference League?

Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.