Rooney, aged 38, has drawn comparisons between Mainoo and former Bayern Munich and Manchester United standout Bastian Schweinsteiger regarding their playing styles. He emphasized the 18-year-old’s decision-making and maturity as key factors in likening him to the 2014 World Cup winner, whom Rooney played alongside at Old Trafford from 2015 to 2017.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Rooney expressed admiration for Mainoo’s exceptional maturity at such a young age. He noted that young players often exhibit rawness or spontaneity upon entering the first team, but Mainoo bucks this trend. Rooney remarked that Mainoo’s style reminds him of a youthful Bastian Schweinsteiger, highlighting Mainoo’s consistent ability to make the right decisions on the field. Rooney is optimistic about Mainoo’s promising future.
Mainoo has experienced a breakthrough season with Manchester United, featuring in all 14 of his Premier League matches during the 2023-24 campaign. His performances demonstrate maturity beyond his years, earning him his first call-up to the England squad by manager Gareth Southgate.
The talented midfielder has been training with his new England teammates during the week and may make his international debut on Saturday when England takes on Brazil at Wembley Stadium. If Mainoo doesn’t feature in this match, he’ll have another opportunity for game time on Tuesday when England hosts Belgium in their second friendly of the break.
Kobbie Mainoo
Kobbie Mainoo
EnglandThis season he played in total 4 times for 261 minutes for FA Cup.
Kobbie Mainoo scored 1 goal for Manchester United. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 6th in FA Cup. In the last match Manchester United won 2-0 against Everton. The next match in FA Cup will be against Brentford.
