Amir Ibragimov, a 16-year-old Russian youngster, is considered the future of Manchester United at his young age.
In England, the Dagestani player, who has already met Sir Alex Ferguson and trained with the first team, scored four goals against Newcastle.
Amir Ibragimov, who has five goals in his last two games after returning from injury, moved with his family to England when he was 11 years old and started playing soccer at Sheffield United‘s youth academy.
The curious case of the ‘Ibragimov saga’: three sons at United and another professional MMA fighter
Gazir and Muhammad, his two younger brothers, also play for Manchester United while his older brother Ibragim ‘The Mauler’ Ibragimov (19) is an undefeated MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter with a record of 6 wins and 0 defeats.
How does young Amir Ibragimov play for Manchester United?
Raducio King, the coach who recruited Amir Ibragimov for Manchester United, noted in the Manchester Evening News about the young Russian talent that “I haven’t seen many who can run like him. I could see him playing as a number 10, in a Wayne Rooney role”.
“We don’t want Amir to lose his style or creativity and, as his coach, he has all the tools to succeed,” he said.
Amir Ibragimov, who is eligible for Russia and England, has already made his debut for England U-15s.
In March 2023 Amir renewed his contract with Manchester United until his 17th birthday.