For purveyors of the academy game, it remains common knowledge that Manchester United possesses a gifted crop of Under 18 players. But, while many are knocking on the door of first-team consideration, Jaydan Kamason is banging on it.
At 18, the youngster has been trailblazing a path through the underage ranks, and, thanks in large to a free airing of our FA Youth Cup victory over Arsenal, thousands more are now aware of his abilities.
Undeniably, his role in the quarter-final triumph was crucial in confirming the young Reds’ 3-2 win, from his commanding defensive display to his sensational second-half strike that brought the sides level.
Furthermore, the Theatre of Red can confirm that his commitment to personal development has returned significant admiration from the first-team coaching staff and high hopes in Ruben Amorim’s long-term plans.
“He’s in a real good space. He’s such a fantastic kid”
Born December 8, 2006, Kamason has represented England at underage level and impressed in several outings.
He previously made Manchester United history by becoming the first player from the club’s Emerging Talent Programme to sign a professional deal in December 2023.
Having entered the programme while playing for Stockport Vikings, his growth through hard work and specialised training with coaching staff inevitably earned integration into the main academy setup.
Interestingly, sources close to Shaun Connolly confirm that a combination of his age and progression has caught the attention of Sierra Leone officials, with the talented wing-back eligible to represent Mohamed Kallon’s Leone stars.
Adam Lawrence is ultimately responsible for overseeing this talented group of under-18 players and is one of Jaydan’s biggest admirers.
Speaking after another memorable Youth Cup outing, the former Millwall man quickly offered plaudits for the defensive stars’ performance and application.
“Jaydan has been in real good form of late, so he’s in that position where he’s put in some real strong and consistent performances, as you’d expect from a second-year U18 player here,” the head coach said.
“He’s in a real good space. He’s such a fantastic kid, he’s got real good athleticism and he likes to get forward on the outside. And listen, he’ll be watching that goal back for a while.”
Naturally, a defender’s primary role is to defend. However, an essential cog in this Portuguese attacking philosophy is the inclusion of marauding wing-backs in the final third phase.
Kamason has made 27 appearances across the U18 Premier League to FA Youth Cup, UEFA Youth League and Premier League 2 throughout a promising 2024-25 campaign.
His presence in the attacking third has returned an impressive eight-goal contributions (two goals and six assists) and offered regular key passes to eager teammates.
“He’s always been a full-back that has liked to get forward and he can wear people down,” Lawrence continued. “He’s wiry, he’s very athletic and can get on top of people and really impact the game in the final third.
“We’re really excited about him and think that he has real big potential, but he’s a humble kid and he’ll know he needs to get better and that he’s got things to work on.”
The number of academy prospects who scale to the top of the Manchester ladder is minimal. However, Jaydan Kamason has every opportunity to reach the promised land, and we cannot wait to see his story unfold.
How do you feel about the youngster potentially progressing to the first team? Let us know in the comments or across our social channels.
Recent Posts
- Manchester United 1-1 Fulham (3-4 on pens) | Five Talking Points
- Manchester United endure penalty defeat to Fulham in FA Cup
- Jaydan Kamason | Destined to shine under Manchester lights
Leave a Reply