JJ Gabriel scores a hat‑trick in the Youth League for Manchester United

The English prodigy JJ Gabriel, aged fifteen, scored a hat‑trick on his Youth League debut with Manchester United, leading the Red Devils to a 5‑0 victory over Sabah FC this Thursday and confirming his status as a club jewel.

Youth Record

At just fifteen years and 339 days old, the young striker almost single‑handedly dominated the defence of Sabah FC, an Azerbaijani club, from the 16th minute, opening the scoring. He added two more goals, in the 45th and 85th minutes, sealing the 5‑0.

This hat‑trick makes JJ Gabriel the youngest Red Devils player to achieve such a feat in the Youth League. He surpasses the previous record held by goalkeeper David Gaskell, who was 16 years and 19 days old when he played for the first team in 1956.

Last year, in the Premier League U18, he scored twenty‑three goals in twenty‑three matches, earning him the Player of the Season award. This performance has reinforced his image as Manchester United’s best asset to regain its former glory.

He already has two caps with England’s U17s, where he impressed with his technique and finishing. Michael Carrick, the Red Devils’ coach, said: “JJ is one of us. He has undeniable talent.”

Some nickname him “the little Messi”, a moniker that already adds pressure on his teenage shoulders. Others describe him as the biggest hope of English football and a Jewel of Manchester United.

Visibility and Future

Touted in recent months as a target for Barça, he signed a contract with Nike and took part in pre‑season, featuring notably against Atlético in a friendly in early August. Like Max Dowman, who was launched into the Champions League at fifteen by Mikel Arteta, JJ Gabriel is set to discover the professional world quickly.

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