"From his earliest days in the United youth setup, Mantato showed signs of becoming more than just a promising academy player. He made his under-18 debut when he was just 14-years-old and soon became a regular, demonstrating a blend of technical ability, explosive pace, and tactical versatility. These attributes helped him stand out in a system that prizes adaptability, and he has often been deployed across the forward line as well as in wider and defensive roles."
"One of the defining moments in his career to date came in last season's FA Youth Cup quarter-final, when he scored a dramatic 99th-minute winner against Arsenal, sealing a memorable 3-2 victory for our U-18s. That season also saw Mantato flourish statistically across United's youth teams. He scored nine for the U-18s as well as two for the U-21s, as well as five assists. He signed his first professional contract in May 2025, a four-year deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2029."
Bendito Mantato, 17, has been named on the matchday bench for Manchester United. Born in Manchester, he joined the club's academy at nine and made his under-18 debut at 14. He is noted for technical ability, explosive pace and tactical versatility and has been deployed across the forward line as well as in wider and defensive roles. Summer 2024 interest came from Liverpool and Chelsea, but he signed a fresh scholarship that included a professional contract at 17. He scored a 99th-minute FA Youth Cup quarter-final winner against Arsenal and finished the season with nine U18 goals, two U21 goals and five assists.
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