Chido Obi has become a member of Manchester United's senior squad in recent weeks under Ruben Amorim
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Chido Obi-Martin of Manchester United gestures during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on March 2, 2025 in Manchester, England
Chido Obi-Martin has been turning heads in the Manchester United youth ranks
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Manchester United wonderkid Chido Obi has continued his breakthrough season with fresh international recognition.
The young striker has broken into the United first team picture in recent weeks. He has made four appearances off the bench for Ruben Amorim's side and is a fixture in the senior set-up at the moment.
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That rise saw him earn a first call up to the Denmark Under-21 side for this international window despite still being just 17. Obi has been capped at youth level by the Danes and England.
He made two appearances for the Three Lions Under-16s in 2022 having already played at that age-group for the country of his birth. He subsequently scored 12 goals in 19 games for Denmark's Under-17s and two in four for the Under-18s before being promoted up an age-group.
And in a season of milestones for the teenage star, he made his debut for Denmark Under-21s in their friendly with Poland on Thursday. Obi came off the bench for the final 15 minutes of the match, which was being played in Turkey, in a 3-3 draw.
He will hope for more minutes or even a first start, when Denmark travel to Italy on Monday for their second friendly of the international window. Obi could feature for the Danes this summer in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. The tournament in Slovakia runs from June 11-28 and also features England.
Speaking about Obi, and fellow former academy graduate Ayden Heaven, following the FA Cup tie with Fulham last month, United chief Amorim said: "They are players with talent and then, when you have this moment with some injuries, they have to be ready," Ruben said. "It's our tradition to put players in to play, especially in this moment.
"We have to focus on everything, the future is right there and the young kids can feel the club and can change things sometimes for us, without buying players.
"And I think Chido did really well today. Of course, he was a little bit naïve in some moments, but you felt that, inside the box, he wants the ball – something the strikers have and he has."
Obi joined United from Arsenal last year in a move that was seen as a significant coup due to his high potential. He joined the Gunners from Danish team KB in 2022 and went from strength to strength at the Emirates, notably scoring 10 goals in a single game against Liverpool.
He has since impressed for United at academy level before his promotion into the first team picture. He scored seven goals in three FA Youth Cup games this season as well as five in six for United's Under-18s.
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