Kai Rooney Scores First Goal for Manchester United U18s in 5-0 Victory

Kai Rooney, son of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, scored his first goal for Manchester United Under-18s during a 5-0 victory over Middlesbrough, marking a promising start to his career at just 15 years old. Kai, who joined the club's academy in 2020 and can play as a striker or winger, made his debut after being promoted three age groups and has impressed in youth tournaments, with his goal coming off a deflected half-volley. Alongside Kai, another highly rated 14-year-old talent, JJ Gabriel, also shone by scoring twice, capturing attention with his technical ability and potential, and has committed his future to the club with hopes of becoming United's youngest Premier League player. Darren Fletcher, a former teammate of Wayne Rooney and current academy coach, introduced Kai in the game, highlighting the club's investment in nurturing young talent. Wayne Rooney praised his son's composure under pressure despite his famous surname and expressed hopes that Kai will follow in his footsteps to feature for the first team. Fans and insiders are excited about the emergence of both Rooney and Gabriel as key prospects in Manchester United's academy setup.