Manchester United starlet Chido Obi has been named in GOAL’s latest NXGN list of the 50 best young footballers in the world, making him the only Red Devils player to feature.
The 17-year-old forward was named 50th in the annual ranking of the most promising teenage wonderkids, whose previous winners include Rodrygo, Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham.
This year's list features the top 50 players born on or after 1 January 2006, with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal taking the top spot, followed by Chelsea forward Estevao Willian.
Last year, two current Man United players made the list, as Kobbie Mainoo ranked 7th, while Leny Yoro, then still at Lille, placed 10th.
Chido Obi Named Among Best Wonderkids
Ranked 50th on the NXGN list
Chido Obi-Martin in action for Manchester United
Obi has emerged as one of England’s most promising young forwards after a remarkable year at Arsenal, where he scored 38 goals in just 18 league matches for the U18s.
Man United managed to lure the 17-year-old away from North London last summer, and within months of his arrival in October, he was promoted to the senior squad amid the club’s struggles up front.
Obi made his senior debut in United’s 1-0 loss to Tottenham in February and has featured in three more games since, including their 3-0 win at Leicester last weekend.
The teenager has yet to score or assist for Ruben Amorim’s side but has shown glimpses of promise and impressive physicality when facing much older opposition.
Man United are 13th in the Premier League and next face Nottingham Forest away after the international break.
Chido Obi's Man Utd Stats (2024/25)
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Statistics courtesy ofTransfermarkt. Correct as of 18-03-25.