Kaden Braithwaite
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 March 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester City | ||
| Number | 61 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Manchester City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Manchester City | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | England U15 | 4 | (0) |
| 2023– | England U16 | 6 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U17 | 3 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 September 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 September 2024 | |||
Kaden Braithwaite (born 25 March 2008) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester City.
Club career
[edit]Braithwaite was born on 8 February 2008. As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of English Premier League side Manchester City. He joined the club at under-9 level. He was vice-captain of the under-18 team. He started his senior career with the club. On 24 September 2024, he debuted for the club against Watford.[1] He became the third-youngest player to play for the club, and the youngest player to play under Pep Guardiola.[2]
International career
[edit]Born in England, Braithwaite is of Jamaican descent.[citation needed] He is an England youth international. He played for the England national under-15 football team, England national under-16 football team, and England national under-17 football team.[3] He made four appearances and scored zero goals for the England national under-15 football team.
Style of play
[edit]Braithwaite mainly operates as a defender. He specifically operates as a center-back. He can also operate as a left-back or as a midfielder. He is known for his strength. He is also known for his versatility.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Kaden Braithwaite at Soccerway
- ^ "Kaden Braithwaite: Who is the 16-year-old Manchester City starlet starting against Watford in the Carabao Cup?". Goal.com.
- ^ "Who is Kaden Braithwaite? 16-year-old Man City defender in shock debut vs Watford in Carabao Cup". manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
- ^ "Who is Kaden Braithwaite? Man City teen makes record debut after impressing Guardiola in one training session". sportingnews.com.
External links
[edit]- Kaden Braithwaite at Soccerway