Sonny Aljofree Explained

Sonny Aljofree
Birth Date:	19 December 2004
Birth Place:	Plymouth, England
Height:	1.86 m^[1]
Position:	Defender
Currentclub:	Accrington Stanley (on loan from Manchester United)
Clubnumber:	24
Youthclubs1:	Manchester United
Years1:	2022–
Clubs1:	Manchester United
Caps1:	0
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2023
Clubs2:	→ Altrincham (loan)
Caps2:	0
Goals2:	0
Years3:	2024
Clubs3:	→ Altrincham (loan)
Caps3:	0
Goals3:	0
Years4:	2024–
Clubs4:	→ Accrington Stanley (loan)
Caps4:	9
Goals4:	1
Club-Update:	19:13, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Sonny Aljofree (born 19 December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays for Accrington Stanley, on loan from Manchester United, as a defender.^[2]

Career

Born in Plymouth,^[3] Aljofree began his career with Manchester United, training with the first-team in August 2022.^[4]

He moved on loan to non-league Altrincham in February 2023 alongside teammates Joe Hugill and Maxi Oyedele, whilst continuing to train with their parent club.^{[5] [6]} He turned professional in May 2023.^[7]

He returned on loan to Altrincham in February 2024.^[8] Due to this second loan, he was prevented from playing with the Manchester United first-team.^{[9] [10]}

Aljofree signed on loan for Accrington Stanley in August 2024.^[11]

Personal life

His father is former footballer Hasney Aljofree.^[10] His paternal grandfather was from Singapore.^[12]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Manchester United	2022–23	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2023–24	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2024–25	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Altrincham (loan)	2022–23	National League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Altrincham (loan)	2023–24	National League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Accrington Stanley (loan)	2024–25	League Two	9	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	11	1
Career total			9	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	11	1

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sonny Aljofree. worldfootball.net.
2. Web site: England - S. Aljofree - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
3. Web site: Plymouth-born Sonny Aljofree makes Manchester United step up. Chris. Errington. 7 June 2023. Plymouth Live.
4. Web site: Manchester United youngster Sonny Aljofree trains with first team. Liam. Wood. 5 August 2022. Manchester Evening News.
5. Web site: Altrincham sign Man Utd Academy players Sonny Aljofree, Joe Hugill and Maxi Oyedele in innovative loan agreement | Manchester United.
6. Web site: Man Utd's novel loan deal with Altrincham. 1 February 2023. BBC Sport.
7. Web site: Manchester United youngster Sonny Aljofree signs first professional contract. Steven. Railston. 24 May 2023. Manchester Evening News.
8. Web site: Sonny Aljofree joins on loan from Manchester United. Altrincham FC.
9. Web site: Obscure rule stops Man United handing teen star debut amid injury crisis. 14 April 2024. talkSPORT.
10. Web site: Man Utd defender Sonny Aljofree blocked from dream debut - TribalFootball.com. www.tribalfootball.com.
11. Web site: Billy Crellin & Sonny Aljofree: Everton keeper and Man Utd defender join Accringtonon on loan. 30 August 2024. BBC Sport.
12. Web site: Hasney Aljofree: A New Chapter in Singapore Football with a Personal Touch - Football Association of Singapore. www.fas.org.sg.