Bendito Boanova Mantato is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward or a fullback for the academy of Manchester United.[3]

Club career

Mantato joined Manchester United aged 9, in 2017.[4] Since then, he has progressed through various youth levels, and is currently part of the U18 team.[5]

On the 28th of February, 2025, Mantato scored a 99th minute winner against Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup quarterfinals to help United win the game 3-2. [6]

International career

Of Angolan descent, Mantato is eligible to play for the Angola national team. However, born in England, he has chosen to represent the Three Lions at youth level,[7] making appearances for the U15, U16, and U17 teams.[8] He was first called up to the U15 team by coach Will Antwi in 2023.[citation needed]

Style of play

Often likened to Bukayo Saka for his playstyle,[9] Mantato has been described as a player who "has bundles of pace, plays with high intensity, and whose dribbling is a huge asset" [10] and as a "versatile player with impressive size for his age and a strong technical base".[11]

References

  1. ^ https://www.premierleague.com/news/4243590
  2. ^ "Bendito Mantato | UEFA Youth League". UEFA.
  3. ^ "Bendito Mantato". www.manutd.com. Archived from the original on 2024-12-05. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  4. ^ Railston, Steven (July 9, 2024). "Man United win race to keep wonderkid after interest from Chelsea and Liverpool". Manchester Evening News.
  5. ^ "Man Utd Academy Squad & Players Profiles | U18 Roster". www.manutd.com.
  6. ^ Flood, George (February 28, 2025). "Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: FA Youth Cup result, match stream and latest updates today". The Standard.
  7. ^ Smith, Kieran (March 17, 2024). "Who is Manchester United's Bendito Mantato? Age, Position, Nationality and more". United In Focus.
  8. ^ Bendito Mantato at Soccerway
  9. ^ Owen, Dan (April 4, 2024). "Manchester United may have their own Bukayo Saka as wonderkid is offered contract". United In Focus.
  10. ^ Railston, Steven (November 14, 2024). "Man United's wonderkid could be promoted to first-team by Ruben Amorim". Manchester Evening News.
  11. ^ Wilks, Mitchell (March 7, 2024). "Manchester United's latest young prodigy is a master of flair by name & nature". Planet Football.
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