Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is set to place rising star Chido Obi-Martin at the heart of his tactical blueprint for the upcoming season, underlining the 17-year-old striker’s rapid ascent within the club’s ranks.
Born in Denmark to Nigerian parents, Obi-Martin joined United from Arsenal last year and has been widely tipped as a future star.
His blend of physicality, flair and goal-scoring instinct has impressed club insiders, particularly during United’s post-season tour of Asia, where he found the net multiple times.
With United still navigating the complexities of the transfer market and needing to sell before they can invest in a new centre-forward, Amorim is reportedly turning to the academy for solutions.
According to The Mirror, the Portuguese coach plans to give Obi-Martin regular first-team exposure despite his youth—an indication of the trust he places in the teenager’s potential.
The young striker made headlines at Arsenal’s academy by breaking the club’s U18 record with 27 goals in a single season, surpassing Folarin Balogun’s previous mark.
That form has now convinced United to fast-track his development, with the club confirming he will wear the No.32 shirt in the 2025/26 campaign. He is expected to feature more frequently for the senior side and only occasionally with the U21s.
Amorim’s desire to inject creativity and directness into his frontline, coupled with uncertainty surrounding Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee’s form, opens the door for Obi-Martin to seize a breakthrough opportunity.
Although his first-team appearances last season were limited and largely quiet, the coming campaign presents a new platform for Obi to establish himself as a central figure in Amorim’s evolving Manchester United project.
