Know all details about Christian McFarlane, who will join Manchester City from the New York City FC and is known for his speed
Christian Hector McFarlane (born January 25, 2007) is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a left-back for Premier League club Manchester City. A product of the JIGS Soccer Academy, McFarlane joined the New York City FC youth academy in 2018, advancing through the club’s youth ranks. On September 16, 2021, at just 14 years and seven months old, he signed his first professional contract with New York City FC, becoming the third youngest player in MLS history to do so.
Who is Man City’s Christian McFarlane, bio, age, height, family, parents, nationality, position, top speed, salary and stats
Still a teenager, McFarlane made his MLS debut in mid-June, coming on as a substitute in a 2-3 loss to Columbus Crew. It wasn’t until several weeks later that he earned his first start, playing in a 0-0 draw against Chicago Fire. Since then, he has firmly established himself in the starting lineup, including a key role in the Leagues Cup, where he featured in the thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Querétaro last weekend.
Who is Christian McFarlane?
McFarlane attended Buckley Country Day School in Roslyn, New York. After signing his first contract in 2021, McFarlane was then promoted to New York City FC II, where he made his senior debut as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 victory over Inter Miami CF II on May 29, 2022. On January 27, 2025, McFarlane was transferred from New York City to fellow City Football Group member, Manchester City.
Born in England and moving to the United States at the age of three, McFarlane is of Jamaican descent. He was first called up to the United States U-16 training camp in August 2022, followed by a series of friendly appearances for England U-16 in November 2022. In January 2023, he attended a U.S. U-17 training camp in preparation for the 2023 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, and later represented the U.S. U-16s in the 2023 International Dream Cup.
HISTORY MADE 🗽
18-year-old Christian McFarlane becomes the first New York City FC Homegrown player to have gone through the Club’s entire development pipeline and join a Premier League side. pic.twitter.com/TKF2KCoMcR
— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) January 27, 2025
McFarlane made his debut for England U-17 on September 6, 2023, in a 3–2 defeat to Portugal at the Pinatar Arena. He was included in the England squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in May, starting three of their four matches, including the quarter-final loss to Italy. On September 4, 2024, McFarlane made his debut for England U-18 in a 2-2 draw with Portugal at the Lafarge Foot Avenir.
18-year-old NYCFC left back Christian McFarlane was the second fastest player in the MLS this season and had clocked a faster speed than Mbappe, 6th fastest in a database of over 600,000 players across the world but his top speed isn’t officially known. He is a leftback by position with his height at 183cm or 6 feet.
McFarlane, born in England but moved to the U.S. when he was three and recently made his England U18 debut but has featured for the US youth national team in the past and is also eligible to play for Jamaica owing to his parents.
The left-back who originally started of as a winger was born in Essex, England but moved to New York at three years old.
Born in Basildon when his mother was working for Goldman Sachs in London, McFarlane left England behind when his family moved to New York and living in Queens and Long Island, he was spotted by the NYC FC academy and signed for them at the age of 11. Three years later, such was his potential, he was given a first-team contract, becoming the third-youngest player in MLS history to sign such a deal.
Christian McFarlane had two years and $179,432 salary remaining on his contract with NYC FC (MLS), expiring on Dec 31, 2026, earning a base salary of $89,716 for the 2025 Season, or $1,725 gross per week, excluding bonuses. No transfer fee has been revealed by Manchester City yet for his transfer after the club bought him from their sister club and neither is his salary in the Premier League known yet.
While he didn’t score for New York City FC, McFarlane completed 83% of his passes and won 57.8% of his duels and 75% of his dribbles.
know all details about McFarlane:
- Full Name: Christian Hector McFarlane
- Date of Birth: January 25, 2007
- Age: 18-years-old
- Place of Birth: Basildon, England
- Position(s): Left-back
- Current team: Manchester City
- Market Value: €2 million