Here is all you need to know about English footballer Ethan Wheatley including his age, height, bio and more
Big news for Ethan Wheatley as the English footballer was named in the main squad for Manchester United against Bournemouth.
This is the first time the English man has been called in the senior squad since he was acquired for the club. The club was lacking Anthony Martial and was doubtful for Marcus Rashford which is why Ethan was called up.
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What a season it’s been for Ethan Wheatley
So much work put in to get to this point… pic.twitter.com/on2lkeLgCT
— academyarena Utd (@academyarenaUTD) April 14, 2024
Following the announcement earlier in the week of new setbacks for both Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans, the Red Devils will have to accomplish this without several of its important players and the academy player is expected to help the side in absent of the key stars.
Midfielder Scott McTominay is also slated for a late fitness check, hoping to assist the club win its first game in three tries. Let us have a look at who Ethan Wheatley is.
Who is Ethan Wheatley?
Ethan Wheatley is an English football player who was born on January 20, 2006 in Stockport, England. The 18-year-old center forward plays for Manchester United academy with his height at 1.84m.
Number 84 Ethan Wheatley ; Position: Centre-Forward ; Agent: CAA Stellar; Former International: England U17 ; Appearances. 7 ; Goals. 8
He was named as a part of the senior side when the Premier League side played against Bournemouth.
For the U21 side, playing 381 minutes, he has made eight appearances in total and has been utilised as a replacement on four times and started four of these 17 appearances.
Wheatley has been a standout player for United U18s this season and has played a key role in the group’s run for the title. This season, the young player has netted three goals at the U21 level and scored 18 goals and five assists across all competitions.
For the Red Devils Under-21 and Under-18 teams this season, the youngster has shown a very promising future coming ahead. Not to forget, the 18-year-old netted a hattrick in United’s convincing 9-1 victory against Liverpool the previous weekend.
Talking about his international career, in January, the rising young star, after signing his first professional contract with United capped up to England U17 cap.