Manchester United has confirmed the squad for the 2025/26 Premier League season, registering 21 of the 25 allowed players, with the remaining positions set to be filled by under-21 talent.
Squad Finalized After Onana’s Departure
The Red Devils finalized their roster following the transfer of goalkeeper André Onana to Trabzonspor. Premier League rules allow clubs to register up to 25 players, but Manchester United opted to leave four spots for academy players, ensuring flexibility and giving young prospects an opportunity to feature.
First-Team Squad
Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton*, Senne Lammens, Dermot Mee
Defenders: Rhys Bennett, Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui, Luke Shaw
Midfielders: Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte
Forwards: Amad, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Joshua Zirkzee
Under-21 Players Could Step Up
The under-21 squad includes promising talents such as left-back Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, and defender Leny Yoro. Coach Rúben Amorim has the option to promote additional youngsters if needed. Some players are currently out on loan.
Goalkeepers: Cameron Byrne-Hughes, Elyh Harrison**, Fred Heath, Will Murdock, Zachary Watson
Defenders: Sonny Aljofree**, Harry Amass**, Dan Armer, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Tyler Fredricson, Ayden Heaven, Yuel Helafu, Louis Jackson**, Jaydan Kamason, Godwill Kukonki, Diego Leon, Rafe McCormack, Jay McEvoy, Albert Mills, Reece Munro, Jayden Ngwashi, Habeeb Ogunneye**, James Overy, Dante Plunkett, Jacob Watson, Leny Yoro
Midfielders: James Bailey, Toby Collyer**, Jacob Devaney, Jayce Fitzgerald, Jack Fletcher, Tyler Fletcher, Dan Gore**, Amir Ibragimov, Edward Ibrovic-Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Kobbie Mainoo, Sam Mather, Finley McAllister, Jack Moorhouse**, Jariyah Shah, Jim Thwaites
Forwards: Noah Ajayi, Neithan Barbosa, Gabriele Biancheri, Louie Bradbury, Nathaniel-Junior Brown, Ethan Ennis**, Enzo Kana-Biyik**, Shea Lacey, Samuel Lusale, Bendito Mantato, Ashton Missin, Victor Musa, Chido Obi, James Scanlon, Malachi Sharpe, Ethan Wheatley**, Ethan Williams**
Thiago Nuno is a football editor and analyst covering European leagues, match statistics, and transfer market trends.
