Manni Norkett Explained

Manni Norkett
Fullname:	Manni Sam Norkett^[1]
Birth Date:	30 October 2004
Birth Place:	Nottingham, England
Height:	1.80 m
Position:	Forward
Currentclub:	Nottingham Forest
Youthclubs1:	Collingham
Youthclubs2:	Deano’s Soccer Academy
Youthclubs3:	Newark Town
Youthclubs4:	RHP Colts
Youthyears5:	2018–2021
Youthclubs5:	Manchester United
Years1:	2021–2023
Clubs1:	Manchester United
Caps1:	0
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2021–2022
Clubs2:	→ Gainsborough Trinity (loan)
Caps2:	2
Goals2:	0
Years3:	2023–
Clubs3:	Nottingham Forest
Caps3:	0
Goals3:	0
Club-Update:	00:10, 2 November 2022 (UTC)

Manni Norkett (born 30 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Nottingham Forest.

Club career

Born in Nottingham and raised in North Muskham, Norkett first started playing football at under-5 level with local side Collingham, also spending time with Deano’s Soccer Academy, run by former Saint Kitts and Nevis international Dean Walling.^[2] He also represented the youth academies of Newark Town, RHP Colts, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Grimsby Town and Sheffield United,^{[3] [4]} before joining Premier League side Manchester United in 2018.^[5]

In December 2021, Norkett was sent on a month-long loan to Northern Premier League side Gainsborough Trinity, becoming the first player to tread the path from Old Trafford to The Northolme since Tommy Arkesden in 1907.^[6]

On 29 June 2023, it was announced that Norkett had returned to Nottingham and signed with Nottingham Forest as part of their under-21 side.^[7]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Manchester United U21	2021–22	—	—		—		—		—		1	0	1	0
	2022–23	—	—		—		—		—		2	0	2	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	3	0
Manchester United	2021–22	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2022–23		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Gainsborough Trinity (loan)	2021–22^[8]	Northern Premier League	2	0	0	0	–		–		0	0	2	0
Career total			2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	5	0

Notes

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nottingham Forest Retained List 23/24 . premierleague.com . 5 June 2024.
2. Web site: Teen from Lincolnshire border preparing for FA Youth Cup final as Manchester United prospect. Ellis. Karran. 11 May 2022. 2 November 2022. thelincolnite.co.uk.
3. Web site: Teenager Manni Norkett signs for Manchester United. April 19, 2018. Newark Advertiser.
4. Web site: Man Utd youngster Manni Norkett on trial at Leicester ahead of potential exit. Matthew. Abbott. April 29, 2023. Manchester Evening News.
5. Web site: Manchester United striker Manni Norkett, from North Muskham, on his Papa John's Trophy debut against Sunderland, scoring goals across all age groups and how he performs under pressure. Connor. Thompson. 29 October 2021. 2 November 2022. newarkadvertiser.co.uk.
6. Web site: Gainsborough Trinity honoured to have Manchester United prospect Manni Nortkett at the club. Stephen. Thirkill. 28 December 2021. 2 November 2022. lincolnshireworld.com.
7. Web site: Forest confirm Academy signings. Nottingham Forest Football. Club. June 29, 2023. Nottingham Forest Football Club.
8. Web site: Gainsborough Trinity statistics. 22 November 2022. footballwebpages.co.uk.