A Manchester United wonderkid has shared his delight at becoming the record goalscorer in Premier League Under-18 history.
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Striker Chido Obi-Martin swapped Arsenal for United in a long, protracted move in October – as he hoped to continue his goalscoring heroics. And after getting on the scoresheet in the Red Devils' 3-0 win over Stoke City's Under-18s on Saturday, the 17-year-old took to Instagram to reflect on his personal milestone. The 6ft 2in forward now tops the list with 37 goals in just 23 games, according to transfermarkt.
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Alongside several photos of the game and him topping the goalscoring charts, he wrote on Instagram: "Nice team win, happy to become the record goalscorer in the premier league u18’s history."
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That goal was his 10th of the season in the league and now he is one ahead of former U18 record holder and Coventry City striker Ellis Simms – who scored 36 goals in 38 matches for Everton. If he continues to star for United, he may not be too far away from getting a first-team call-up by new head coach Ruben Amorim.
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This comes shortly after United's Obi-Martin signed his first professional contract this week. The teenager, who has been capped at youth level for England and more prominently Denmark, appears to have a bright future ahead of him.