| Kaden Braithwaite | |
| Fullname: | Kaden Elliot Braithwaite[1] |
| Birth Date: | 8 February 2008 |
| Birth Place: | Bolton, England |
| Position: | Defender |
| Currentclub: | Manchester City |
| Clubnumber: | 61 |
| Youthclubs1: | Manchester City |
| Years1: | 2024– |
| Clubs1: | Manchester City |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2023 |
| Nationalteam1: | England U15 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2023–2024 |
| Nationalteam2: | England U16 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 6 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Nationalyears3: | 2024– |
| Nationalteam3: | England U17 |
| Nationalcaps3: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals3: | 1 |
| Club-Update: | 19:17, 24 September 2024 (UTC) |
| Nationalteam-Update: | 12:24, 17 November 2024 (UTC) |
Kaden Elliot Braithwaite (born 25 March 2008) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester City.
Braithwaite was born in Bolton and was first scouted by Manchester City at under-sevens level while playing for his grassroots team Ladybridge.[2] He was named vice-captain of their under-18 team.[2] [3]
On 24 September 2024, Braithwaite made his senior club debut starting in the EFL Cup against Watford.[3] [4] He became the third-youngest player to make their full debut for the club, and the youngest player to play under manager Pep Guardiola.[4] [5]
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.[6] In September 2024 he scored for England U17 against Germany.[3] [4]
Braithwaite mainly operates as a defender. He specifically operates as a center-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.[7]