Manchester United finally has its own 'Lamine Yamal' at Old Trafford.

Manchester United seems to have discovered its own "Lamine Yamal" with the young talent JJ Gabriel consistently making waves at the academy. At just 15, this footballer is fueling great expectations among the Red Devils supporters.

As Manchester United seeks bright gems from the Carrington academy, the name JJ Gabriel emerges as a true phenomenon. The striker born in 2010 is only 15 but has displayed explosive form in the U18 team's colors, leading many to believe the Red Devils finally possess a young talent of a caliber comparable to Lamine Yamal.

Gabriel is currently one of the most notable young players in the Manchester United academy. Although not yet 16, he has competed in the U18 Premier League against players up to three years older. Remarkably, the London-born footballer not only adapted quickly but also performed exceptionally compared to the general standard.

In his debut for the U18 Premier League last April, at just 14, Gabriel scored a double in a crushing 13-1 victory over Leeds United. The 2025/26 season witnessed the true explosion of this "prodigy" as he scored 18 goals in 19 matches playing as a number 10, plus 2 goals in 3 FA Youth Cup games.

Gabriel's form became even more notable when he scored a hat-trick in a 7-0 win against Liverpool U18 in late November. Since early February, this young talent has been nearly unstoppable, scoring 8 goals in just 5 matches, helping Manchester United's U18 team win all those games.

Gabriel's latest performance came in a 5-2 victory over Nottingham Forest. There, he scored two nearly identical superb goals from outside the penalty area, showcasing refined ball-handling technique and powerful finishing ability despite having a relatively slender physique.

These impressive displays have led many fans to question: is JJ Gabriel ready for Manchester United's first team? In reality, the 15-year-old player has been called up multiple times this season to train with the senior squad.

Although the coaching staff remains cautious in developing young players, Gabriel is following the path previously paved by Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, and Alejandro Garnacho.

If he continues to maintain his current development trajectory, JJ Gabriel could very well become the youngest player in Manchester United's history. And based on his performances, many believe the Red Devils have found their own "Lamine Yamal" at Carrington.