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Who is JJ Gabriel, 15-yr-old Manchester United prodigy nicknamed 'Kid Messi'?

short by Neeraja Nath / on Wednesday, 16 September, 2026
Manchester United's 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel earned his nickname "Kid Messi" at age nine after a viral video. Born in London, he joined United at age 11 and played for United's Under-18s aged 14. Gabriel won Premier League Under-18 Player of the Season in May and was on verge of becoming United's youngest-ever player before submitting request to leave club.
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