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Man Utd's 14-year-old wonderkid JJ Gabriel dubbed 'Kid Messi' makes history after scoring twice on dream debut as Under-18s smash 13 goals past Leeds

<p>United's U18s played Leeds on Saturday and ran out thumping 13-1 winners. Gabriel's development has been accelerated due to his talent, and the 14-year-old was introduced as a second-half substitute, with the club 10-1 ahead. He scored twice before full-time, marking the historic occasion, as he became the youngest-ever representative of the age group at United.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thirteen.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> || <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUAcademy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUAcademy</a> <a href="https://t.co/dXzjWxJeSk">pic.twitter.com/dXzjWxJeSk</a></p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1908496994529677421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>In a ruthless display, Victor Musa scored a double hat-trick in the first half, and Jim Thwaites also scored a treble. James Bailey and Dan Armer were also on the scoresheet along with Gabriel. The 14-year-old has already signed with Nike, and has been hailed as having the potential to be one of the best players in the country. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Per the report, Gabriel is in demand, with multiple Premier League clubs and European giants keen to secure his signature. <a href="www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-14-year-old-prodigy-kid-messi-under-18s-season/blt9de58c5de2379a7c" target="_blank">United are thus expediting his progress through the youth ranks</a>. The highly-rated youngster has already been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-utd-14-year-old-prodigy-kid-messi-under-18s-season/blt9de58c5de2379a7c" target="_blank">dubbed 'Kid Messi' at Old Trafford</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Gabriel will hope to continue proving his worth in the academy. In the meantime, United's first XI face Manchester City this weekend.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Man Utd's 14-year-old wonderkid JJ Gabriel dubbed 'Kid Messi' makes history after scoring twice on dream debut as Under-18s smash 13 goals past Leeds | Goal.com

Manchester United&apos;s 14-year-old wonderkid JJ Gabriel capped his debut for the club&apos;s Under-18 side with a brace, as they beat Leeds 13-1. 

Man Utd&apos;s 14-year-old wonderkid JJ Gabriel dubbed &apos;Kid Messi&apos; makes history after scoring twice on dream debut as Under-18s smash 13 goals past Leeds