At 18 years old, what are you doing? Meanwhile, Che Lessey has already played for Manchester United's senior team. He is a future star drawing global attention. The surprising fact is that he was born in Liverpool, and his family all support Manchester United's rival, Liverpool.
Che Lessey was born on 14 April 2007 in Liverpool and is now 18 years old. He started playing football at age 3. He has two older brothers, Paddy and Louis, and a sister named Lauren. Although his whole family supports Liverpool, he chose to support Manchester United.
Paddy, Che’s older brother, declined to join Manchester United’s academy. However, their father believed the Red Devils’ training facilities could improve the skills of Louis and Che Lessey, so he decided to have them join.
This young man trained intensively with the Red Devils and got his first chance to play at the REWE Junior Cup for under-18s in Germany, even though he was only 15 years old.
He scored his first goal for the Red Devils in the Premier League U18 2023/24 season during a 3-3 draw with Wolves, at just 16 years old.
He made his U21 debut at age 16 against Feyenoord. Che Lessey has consistently played above his age group, indicating his advanced talent.
His standout style before joining the senior squad features a powerful left foot. He can play right wing, left wing, and attacking midfield, scoring well from open play and free kicks. Notably, he helped the U18 team win the Premier League U18 title in 2023/24.
The day he had awaited arrived when Che Lessey was named in Manchester United’s squad for the Premier League match against Everton at Old Trafford on 21 Nov 2025 GMT+7. One month later, he made his debut playing six minutes against Aston Villa. Most recently, he played six minutes against Burnley, impressing fans with his confident touches and a near goal that thrilled supporters.
His talent extends beyond club level. Che Lessey has represented England at U15, U16, U17, and U20 levels. Most recently, he started and scored in a friendly against Japan’s U22 team. His future looks very bright indeed.
What do Red Devils fans think about young Che Lessey? How far do you think his future will go, and will he soon score his first goal to boost his confidence with the senior team?