Sonny Aljofree

Sonny Aljofree
Personal information
Full name Sonny Aljofree[1]
Date of birth (2004-12-19) 19 December 2004
Place of birth Plymouth, England
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 Rotherham United
Number 14
Youth career
–2022 Manchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2026 Manchester United 0 (0)
2023 → Altrincham (loan) 0 (0)
2024 → Altrincham (loan) 0 (0)
2024–2025 → Accrington Stanley (loan) 25 (3)
2025–2026 → Notts County (loan) 9 (1)
2026– Rotherham United 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:28, 23 August 2026 (UTC)

Sonny Aljofree (born 19 December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Rotherham United.[3]

Career

Manchester United

Born in Plymouth,[4] Aljofree began his career with Manchester United, training with the first-team in August 2022.[5]

He moved on loan to non-League club Altrincham in February 2023 alongside teammates Joe Hugill and Maxi Oyedele, whilst continuing to train with their parent club.[6][7] He turned professional in May 2023.[8]

He returned on loan to Altrincham in February 2024.[9] Due to this second loan, he was prevented from playing with the Manchester United first-team.[10][11]

In August 2024, Aljofree signed on loan for Accrington Stanley.[12]

On 10 July 2025, Aljofree signed on a season-long loan for Notts County.[13][14] He was recalled in January 2026.[15]

On 10 June 2026, United announced that Aljofree would depart from the club following the expiration of his contract.[16]

Rotherham United

On 7 August 2026, following a successful trial period, Aljofree joined League Two club Rotherham United on an initial two-year deal.[17][18]

Personal life

His father is former footballer Hasney Aljofree.[11] Sonny is eligible to play for the Singapore national team,[14] through his paternal grandfather, Hasney's father.[19]

Career statistics

As of match played on 22 August 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester United 2022–23[20] Premier League 0000000000
2023–24[21] Premier League 0000000000
2024–25[22] Premier League 0000000000
2025–26[23] Premier League 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Altrincham (loan) 2022–23[20] National League 0000000000
Altrincham (loan) 2023–24[21] National League 0000000000
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2024–25[22] League Two 253200000273
Notts County (loan) 2025–26[23] League Two 9100101[a]0111
Rotherham United 2026–27[24] League Two 2000100030
Career total 364202010414
  1. ↑ Appearance in the EFL Trophy

Honours

Manchester United U18

References

  1. ↑ "2024/25 Updated Premier League squad lists". www.premierleague.com.
  2. ↑ "Sonny Aljofree". worldfootball.net.
  3. ↑ "England - S. Aljofree - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  4. ↑ Errington, Chris (7 June 2023). "Plymouth-born Sonny Aljofree makes Manchester United step up". Plymouth Live.
  5. ↑ Wood, Liam (5 August 2022). "Manchester United youngster Sonny Aljofree trains with first team". Manchester Evening News.
  6. ↑ "Reds trio head out in innovative loan agreement". www.manutd.com.
  7. ↑ "Man Utd's novel loan deal with Altrincham". BBC Sport. 1 February 2023.
  8. ↑ Railston, Steven (24 May 2023). "Manchester United youngster Sonny Aljofree signs first professional contract". Manchester Evening News.
  9. ↑ "Sonny Aljofree joins on loan from Manchester United". Altrincham FC.
  10. ↑ "Obscure rule stops Man United handing teen star debut amid injury crisis". talkSPORT. 14 April 2024.
  11. 1 2 "Man Utd defender Sonny Aljofree blocked from dream debut - TribalFootball.com". www.tribalfootball.com.
  12. ↑ "Billy Crellin & Sonny Aljofree: Everton keeper and Man Utd defender join Accringtonon on loan". BBC Sport. 30 August 2024.
  13. ↑ "Man Utd defender Aljofree joins Notts on loan". BBC Sport. 10 July 2025.
  14. 1 2 https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2025/july/10/signing--aljofree/
  15. ↑ Stone, Simon (31 December 2025). "Man Utd news: Club recall two Sonny Aljofree and Elyh Harrison from loan moves". BBC Sport.
  16. ↑ Department, Communications. "United's retained list and released players | Manchester United". www.manutd.com. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "Sonny signs in to strengthen defensive ranks". www.themillers.co.uk. 7 August 2026. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  18. ↑ "Rotherham United sign defender Sonny Aljofree following Manchester United release". BBC Sport. 7 August 2026.
  19. ↑ "Hasney Aljofree: A New Chapter in Singapore Football with a Personal Touch - Football Association of Singapore". www.fas.org.sg.
  20. 1 2 "Games played by Sonny Aljofree in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  21. 1 2 "Games played by Sonny Aljofree in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  22. 1 2 "Games played by Sonny Aljofree in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  23. 1 2 "Games played by Sonny Aljofree in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  24. ↑ "Games played by Sonny Aljofree in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  25. ↑ Crane, Liam (11 May 2022). "Manchester United seal an eleventh FA Youth Cup after victory over Nottingham Forest". www.thefa.com. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
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