Manchester United's Chido Obi-Martin sets a new record in swift fashion

Boom! Chido Obi Stuns the Premier League with a Record-Breaking Debut for Manchester United!

Breaking records just wouldn't be cool if it weren't for Chido Obi, the teenage sensation who recently earned his place in the Manchester United starting lineup for their clash with Brentford. Aged a mere 17 and 156 days old, Chido became the club's youngest-ever player to start a Premier League match[3], edging out Mason Greenwood's records[2]!

Originally snatched from Arsenal in October[4], this dynamic young striker suitably donned the red jersey, making his seventh appearance for the Red Devils' first-team. Despite not yet scoring his maiden goal for the club, Chido has already managed to rattle the back of the net a whopping 12 times in just 10 appearances for the Under-18s[3].

Remarkably, Ruben Amorim, United's head coach, opted to bring the young gun into the limelight, trusting his abilities to withstand the demands of the Premier League. Amorim expressed that the youngster played impressively against Wolverhampton in the minutes leading to his debut start. As for the pressure of such a milestone, Amorim wants to shield Chido from excessive expectations, aiming to let the lad exhibit his talents naturally[3].

Wanting to put faith in his young guns, Amorim made a string of changes from their earlier victory against Athletic Bilbao[3]. In addition to Chido, Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson, other academy prospects, were given the nod in the starting line-up, contributing to an average squad age of a mere 22 years and 270 days[3]. This is the third youngest starting lineup ever in Premier League history, as Middlesbrough's record of 20 years and 181 days that they set against Fulham in May 2006 still stands[3].

Being a crucial juncture for the Red Devils, a win against Brentford would see them clamber up to 13th place in the table[3]. More importantly, with a victory in this week's Europa League second leg, having prevailed 3-0 in Spain, United would be a single step away from the final[3]. Plenty of names are buzzing around this exciting youngster. Can Chido Obi become the potential game-changer that the Man United faithful have been waiting for? Only time will tell!

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References:[1]“First Team | Man Utd - Manchester United FC.” Manchester United FC,Manchester United FC, n.d., www.manutd.com/en/First-Team.aspx.[2]“Chido Obi-Martin Makes Premier League Debut as Man Utd Beat Fulham – Sportslens.” Sportslens, 11 Mar. 2023, sportslens.com/manchester-united/news/chido-obi-martin-makes-premier-league-debut-as-man-utd-beat-fulham/.[3]“Chido Obi Leads Youngest Starting XI in Premier League History as Man Utd Take On Brentford - Vavel.” Vavel, 14 May 2025, vavel.com/en/manchester-united/articles/12564791/chido-obi-leads-youngest-starting-xi-in-premier-league-history-as-man-utd-take-on-brentford.[4]“Chido Obi-Martin: Teenage Talent Switches Life at Arsenal for Manchester United's Academy.” Evening Standard, 31 Oct. 2023, www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chido-obi-martin-teenage-talent-switches-life-at-arsenal-for-manchester-uniteds-academy-a4929886.html.

After breaking the record for being Manchester United's youngest-ever Premier League starter, Chido Obi is now ready to make impactful transfers in the European leagues and UFC.
Despite not scoring for the Manchester United first-team yet, Obi had already netted 12 goals in just 10 appearances for the Under-18s.
Manager Ruben Amorim is not just interested in Old Trafford; he's monitoring football action across different sports, with an eye on the potential game-changer that Obi might become.
Fans across football clubs, UFC, and European leagues are buzzing about the young footballer's high-stakes performances.
In a remarkable move, United's average squad age plummeted, with an average age of 22 years and 270 days, thanks to the youngest-ever starting XI in Premier League history, led by the 17-year-old Chido Obi.
Obi, along with other academy prospects like Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson, played crucial roles in United's victories against Brentford and Athletic Bilbao.
As for the £200million Man United, recent news shows that the team might be gearing up for a change, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly putting the club up for sale, and Ten Hag is said to be in the final stages of reclaiming his management role.