Followers of Manchester United’s youth football noticed a remarkable feat for the club on Saturday, as talent Finley McAllister became the youngest ever player to feature for the side’s Under-18’s team.
McAllister set a new record in the tie against Derby, featuring at 14 years, 7 months and two days old – which was previously held by former talent Angel Gomes.
It’s reported that 14-year-old Finley came off the bench after 20 minutes, replacing an injured Iestyn Hughes.
Harry Robinson, a historian and reporter for Manchester United added that McAllister also broke the record for the youngest ever Under-16 player to feature for the side. He’s quite the talent then.
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United U18s were beaten 3-1 by Derby. A spirited performance from a young side in which 14-year-old Finley McAllister impressed. Garnacho good. Debuts for five U16 players. United still top.
— Harry Robinson (@HarryRobinson64) February 27, 2021
Not much. Only that he was also the youngest ever at U16s level.
— Harry Robinson (@HarryRobinson64) February 27, 2021
As far as I know Finley McAllister will become United u18s youngest player ever if he comes on. He won’t turn 15 until July
— jb8521 (@jb_8521) February 27, 2021
14 year old Finley McAllister becomes United u18s youngest ever player as he replaces Iestyn Hughes who is off injured after 20 minutes
— jb8521 (@jb_8521) February 27, 2021
McAllister doesn’t turn 15 until July, it’s truly amazing to see that he’s in and around the Under-18s team at such a young age, we can’t wait to see more of Finley in the future.
United lost the Under-18s Premier League encounter to the Championship side 3-1. It was held at the side’s AON Training Complex.