Manni Norkett
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 October 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England[1] | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nottingham Forest | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Collingham | |||
| Deano’s Soccer Academy | |||
| Newark Town | |||
| RHP Colts | |||
| 2018–2021 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2023– | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:10, 2 November 2022 (UTC) | |||
Manni Norkett (born 30 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Nottingham Forest.
Club career
Born in Nottingham and raised in North Muskham, Norkett first started playing football at under-5 level with local side Collingham, also spending time with Deano’s Soccer Academy, run by former Saint Kitts and Nevis international Dean Walling.[1][2] He also represented the youth academies of Newark Town, RHP Colts, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Grimsby Town and Sheffield United,[3][4] before joining Premier League side Manchester United in 2018.[5]
In December 2021, Norkett was sent on a month-long loan to Northern Premier League side Gainsborough Trinity, becoming the first player to tread the path from Old Trafford to The Northolme since Tommy Arkesden in 1907.[6]
On 29 June 2023, it was announced that Norkett had returned to Nottingham and signed with Nottingham Forest as part of their under-21 side.[7]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 22 November 2022[8]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester United U21 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2022–23 | — | — | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Manchester United | 2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 2021–22[9] | Northern Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
- Notes
- ^ a b Appearances in the EFL Trophy
References
- ^ a b c Manni Norkett at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Karran, Ellis (11 May 2022). "Teen from Lincolnshire border preparing for FA Youth Cup final as Manchester United prospect". thelincolnite.co.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ "Teenager Manni Norkett signs for Manchester United". Newark Advertiser. April 19, 2018.
- ^ Abbott, Matthew (April 29, 2023). "Man Utd youngster Manni Norkett on trial at Leicester ahead of potential exit". Manchester Evening News.
- ^ Thompson, Connor (29 October 2021). "Manchester United striker Manni Norkett, from North Muskham, on his Papa John's Trophy debut against Sunderland, scoring goals across all age groups and how he performs under pressure". newarkadvertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ Thirkill, Stephen (28 December 2021). "Gainsborough Trinity honoured to have Manchester United prospect Manni Nortkett at the club". lincolnshireworld.com. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
- ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football (June 29, 2023). "Forest confirm Academy signings". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
- ^ Manni Norkett at Soccerway. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Gainsborough Trinity statistics". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 22 November 2022.