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JJ Gabriel: Man Utd's 'Kid Messi' Making Waves on Path to Superstardom

Discover the rise of 14-year-old JJ Gabriel, the prodigious winger drawing comparisons to Messi, Neymar, and Ronaldo as he shines at Under-18 level, poised for a senior debut with Manchester United.

JJ Gabriel: Man Utd's 'Kid Messi' Making Waves on Path to Superstardom

The precociously talented winger has the ability to lead the Red Devils back to the top - if they are lucky enough to keep hold of himFrom Lamine Yamal firing Spain to Euro 2024 glory while preparing for school exams, Arsenal's Max Dowman making his Premier League debut at the age of 15 and Rio Ngumoha scoring the winner for Liverpool at Newcastle while still just 16, the world's biggest clubs and international sides are becoming more and more open to the adage that 'if you're good enough, you're old enough'.And while those players all have the capability to go on and win every prize the game has to offer, there is a belief that Manchester United might just have the very best youth player in the world on their hands and will soon be ready to unleash him into the professional game - if they are lucky enough to keep hold of him, that is.JJ Gabriel may only be 14 years old but he has been killing it at Under-18 level and it cannot be long before he makes his first senior appearance. The winger - who has been likened to three of the best players of the last 20 years in Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo - has been causing a stir since millions of people watched him strut his stuff on a skills video when he was just eight. Gabriel already boasts a huge online following, but any suggestions he was being over-hyped have been hushed by his mesmerising displays and his ruthless goal record in a frightening start to the season. GOAL has the lowdown on the player who was first known as 'Kid Messi' but who is fast making a name for himself...

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Introducing JJ Gabriel: The 'Kid Messi' Phenomenon

Meet JJ Gabriel, the 14-year-old prodigy causing a stir in the football world with his exceptional talent and skill. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Cristiano Ronaldo, Gabriel's rise from a viral skills video at the age of eight to dominating at Under-18 level has been nothing short of meteoric.

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Unleashing a New Generation at Manchester United

Manchester United is on the brink of introducing the world to its latest gem, JJ Gabriel. With a massive online following and a goal-scoring record that speaks for itself, the 'Kid Messi' is set to make his mark on the professional game sooner rather than later. The Red Devils must act swiftly to secure his future and harness his potential for their own success.

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The Future of Football: Youth Taking Center Stage

In an era where age is just a number, talents like JJ Gabriel, Lamine Yamal, Max Dowman, and Rio Ngumoha are redefining what it means to be a young football star. As clubs across Europe embrace youth development and fast-track exceptional talents to the first team, the stage is set for a new generation of footballing superstars to shine on the biggest stages.

Published on September 12, 2025