Obi has also been a key part of our Under-18s' bid for FA Youth Cup glory, scoring in the most recent outing in the competition, at Oxford United.
Darren Fletcher's side face Sunderland in the quarter-finals at Old Trafford on Wednesday 18 March, kicking off at 19:00 GMT.
Unfortunately, Chido suffered a head injury early into the Under-21s' defeat to Chelsea on Monday night, so we wish him well in his recovery.
The nominees for this award have been selected by the Premier League Football Development Panel, who will also decide the winner on a date to be decided.