Kaden Braithwaite
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kaden Elliot Braithwaite[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 February 2008[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Bolton, England | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester City | ||
| Number | 61 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Manchester City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Manchester City | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | England U15 | 4 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | England U16 | 6 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | England U17 | 16 | (1) |
| 2025– | England U18 | 10 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:41, 28 August 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 14:38, 3 June 2026 (UTC) | |||
Kaden Elliot Braithwaite (born 8 February 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Manchester City.
Club career
Braithwaite was born in Bolton and was first scouted by Manchester City at under-sevens level while playing for his grassroots team Ladybridge.[3] He was named vice-captain of their under-18 team.[3][4]
On 24 September 2024, Braithwaite made his senior club debut starting in the EFL Cup against Watford.[4][5] He became the third-youngest player to make their full debut for the club, and the youngest player to play under manager Pep Guardiola.[5][6]
International career
Born in England, Braithwaite is of Jamaican descent. He is an England youth international. In 2023 he made four appearances for the England under-15 team and also represented England U16.[2]
In September 2024 Braithwaite scored for England U17 against Germany.[4][5] He was included in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and started all three of their games at the tournament as England were eliminated at the group stage.[7][8]
On 3 September 2025, Braithwaite made his England U18 debut during a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.[9] Later that year Braithwaite was selected for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup and played every minute of their tournament including the round of sixteen defeat by Austria.[10][11]
Style of play
Braithwaite mainly operates as a defender. He specifically operates as a centre-back. He can also operate as a left-back or as a midfielder. He is known for his strength. He is also known for his versatility.[12]
Career statistics
- As of match played 28 August 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester City | 2024–25[13] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025–26[14] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2026–27[15] | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
References
- ↑ "2024/25 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- 1 2 "Kaden Braithwaite". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- 1 2 Lee, Sam (25 September 2024). "Kaden Braithwaite: Man City's mature 16-year-old who started after just one senior training session". The Athletic. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- 1 2 3 Bray, Joe (24 September 2024). "Who is Kaden Braithwaite? 16-year-old Man City defender in shock debut vs Watford in Carabao Cup". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- 1 2 3 "Meet the record-breakers & future stars given EFL Cup chance". BBC Sport. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ Clark, Gill (24 September 2024). "Kaden Braithwaite: Who is the 16-year-old Manchester City starlet starting against Watford in the Carabao Cup?". Goal. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ↑ Veevers, Nicholas (12 May 2025). "England MU17s squad named for EURO Finals". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ↑ "England 4-2 Czechia". BBC Sport. 26 May 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ Hunt, Holly (3 September 2025). "Report: England MU18s 3-1 Uzbekistan". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ↑ Veevers, Nicholas (21 October 2025). "England squad named for FIFA U17 World Cup 2025 in Qatar". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
- ↑ "Austria 4-0 England". ESPN. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ Bonn, Kyle (24 September 2024). "Who is Kaden Braithwaite? Man City teen makes record debut after impressing Guardiola in one training session". Sporting News. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ↑ "Games played by Kaden Braithwaite in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Games played by Kaden Braithwaite in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Kaden Braithwaite in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 August 2026.
External links
- Kaden Braithwaite at Soccerway