Here is a list of every single academy graduate in the history of Manchester United Football Club.
Ethan Wheatley‘s appearance in the Premier League fixture against Sheffield United means that the Red Devils have now produced 250 academy talents through their youth system who have gone on to play first-team football.
Erik ten Hag made Wheatley his sixth academy graduate to be gifted a debut under his tenure – but wow, there were so many stars before him. A quarter of 1000, to be exact.
So, with this – here is a list of all 250 academy graduates to feature in Manchester United’s history. Sourced from ManUtd.com.
2020 onwards
2020 onwards includes a plethora of names that could still have illustrious Manchester United careers ahead. Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are in this bracket, whilst Anthony Elanga and Teden Mengi are making their names known elsewhere.
2010 – 2019
Manchester United entered the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era between 2010 and 2019. They produced a fine array of talent including Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.
2000 – 2009
Some Manchester United heroes emerged as we entered the new millennium. Federico Macheda, Danny Welbeck, Jonny Evans, Darren Fletcher and Gerard Pique are a few of the eye-catching names.
1990 – 1999
The most famous years in the club’s history in regard to producing academy talent. Here we saw the Class of 92′ emerge, who would go on to help the Red Devils to an infamous 1999 treble.
1980 – 1989
The year which sparked three iconic players to score in FA Cup finals, Normal Whiteside, Lee Martin and, of course, Mark Hughes.
1970 – 1979
The 70s also produced a plethora of talent. Notable names include Sammy McIlroy, Arthur Albiston and Brian Greenhoff.
1960 – 1969
After the Busby Babes, United still weren’t short of youth talent. The likes of Brian Kidd, Nobby Stiles and a little Northern Irish winger called George Best emerged in this decade.
1950 – 1959
Five-time winners of the FA Youth Cup, the Busby Babes entered the frame in the 50s. Some absolutely outstanding talent including club legends Sir Bobby Charlton and Bill Foulkes.
1940 – 1949
Sir Matt Busby’s plan for post-war success began, as Manchester United produced elite talents such as Charlie Mitten and John Aston Snr – who featured prominently for the Red Devils.
1930 – 1939
The birth of Manchester United’s academy that will go on for generations. Tom Manley was the man to kick everything off.