Manchester United fans are growing increasingly excited about Tahith Chong, but who is he?
The 18-year-old was signed from Feyenoord in 2016 and immediately caught the eye as part of Kieran McKenna's U18 side.
He announced himself in his first season at the club by scoring a stunning strike at Old Trafford in the FA Youth Cup - which turned out to be United's only goal in that competition in 2016/17.
Unfortunately, a cruciate injury curtailed his first campaign in Manchester in January, but after spending 10 months on the sidelines the Dutch teenager's star continues to rise.
Watched by Jose Mourinho on his U23s debut in January, Chong scored United's only goal against Spurs from the right wing and was the best player wearing red on both of his reserve appearances so far.
Mourinho has confirmed that Chong has trained with the first team this season and EA Sports have included him in the senior squad in FIFA 18.
United continue to lack a specialist right winger and that has led to calls for Chong to receive a first team debut. He is with the first team on their pre-season tour of America.
Name: Tahith Chong
Date of birth: 4th December 1999
Position: Winger
Birthplace: Willemstad, Curacao
Joined United: 27th July 2016
Nationality: Dutch
What have his coaches said about him?
Kieran McKenna, United's U18 manager told manutd.com : “"Tahith has hit the ground running in his time here and I think he's just a fantastic professional. He has the right attitude to training and looks after himself really well off the pitch. He's really personable and good with the staff and players, which has helped him to settle in quickly. On the pitch, everyone has been excited by his performances; he's an eye-catching player.
"We'll just keep pushing him to add to that with an end product so he can add goals and assists, as he has been doing, and can have a bright future in the game."
Where can he play?
A left-footer, Chong has featured in a left wing role in his youth but made his U23 debut on the right wing and has featured primarily on that flank for United.
However, as he showed in the Youth League against Liverpool, his versatility allows him to pop up anywhere across the front three.
What awards has he won?
Chong was crowned Jimmy Murphy Youth Team Player of the Year at the 2018 end of season awards dinner beating off stiff competition from Lee O'Connor and James Garner.
What has he had to say?
"I think it's the dream of everyone in this room to play in the first team," he told MUTV. "But obviously we're still focused. We're still working hard to get there. That's the dream."
What have his coaches said about him?
Kieran McKenna, United's U18 manager told manutd.com : “"Tahith has hit the ground running in his time here and I think he's just a fantastic professional. He has the right attitude to training and looks after himself really well off the pitch. He's really personable and good with the staff and players, which has helped him to settle in quickly. On the pitch, everyone has been excited by his performances; he's an eye-catching player.
"We'll just keep pushing him to add to that with an end product so he can add goals and assists, as he has been doing, and can have a bright future in the game."
Where can he play?
A left-footer, Chong has featured in a left wing role in his youth but made his U23 debut on the right wing and has featured primarily on that flank for United.
However, as he showed in the Youth League against Liverpool, his versatility allows him to pop up anywhere across the front three.
What awards has he won?
Chong was crowned Jimmy Murphy Youth Team Player of the Year at the 2018 end of season awards dinner beating off stiff competition from Lee O'Connor and James Garner.
What has he had to say?
"I think it's the dream of everyone in this room to play in the first team," he told MUTV. "But obviously we're still focused. We're still working hard to get there. That's the dream."
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