Jacob Devaney has become the talk of Manchester United’s U21 setup, and it’s not just because he’s good — it’s because he’s absurdly good. Against Notts County, one of the top League Two teams, Devaney played as if the game were a personal highlight reel audition. The 2-0 victory was a team effort, sure, but Devaney’s solo goal turned a midweek fixture into a viral moment.
The lad picked the ball up deep in his own half, ignored physics, balance, and basic human fatigue, and bulldozed through half the Notts defense before tucking it into the bottom corner. Somewhere, Declan Rice probably raised an eyebrow.
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What’s striking about Jacob Devaney isn’t just the goals — it’s the composure, the engine, and the audacity to make defensive midfield look glamorous. According to sources, Ruben Amorim has already had him training with the first team. That’s code for: “We’re thinking about it, but we don’t want to jinx it.”
Devaney’s stats from the night — 90 minutes, one goal, 50/54 passes completed, and a casual domination of midfield duels — tell a story of a player who might soon force Amorim’s hand.
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If Manchester United don’t promote Jacob Devaney soon, another Premier League club will gladly send flowers and a contract. The first team’s midfield right now looks like a group project where everyone forgot the deadline, and Devaney might just be the overachiever they need.
According to sources, rival scouts are circling. And honestly, can you blame them? Devaney’s performance wasn’t just promising — it was a loud, confident “pick me” moment.
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After the match, Devaney took to Instagram with the classic humblebrag: “Great win last night, even better to top it off with a goal.” Teammate Gabriele Biancheri replied with a Messi GIF — which, frankly, isn’t hyperbole this time.
For now, Jacob Devaney remains the academy’s best-kept secret. But if he keeps playing like this, United fans might just start demanding he skips the U21s and takes Manuel Ugarte’s locker.
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