Mantato joined Manchester United aged nine, in 2017.[4] Since then, he has progressed through various youth levels, and is currently part of the U18 team.[5]
On 28 February, 2025, Mantato scored a 99th minute winner against Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup quarterfinals to help United win the game 3–2.[6]
Mantato made his senior debut for United on the 30th of December, 2025, coming on as a substitute for Manuel Ugarte in the 75th minute against Wolves.[7] Manchester United went on to draw the game 1-1.[8]
International career
Of Angolan descent, Mantato is eligible to play for the Angola national team. However, born in England, he has chosen to represent the Three Lions at youth level,[9] making appearances for the U15, U16, and U17 teams.[10]
On 3 September 2025, Mantato made his England U18 debut during a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.[11]
On 21 October 2025, Mantato was included in the England squad for the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[12] He provided an assist for a goal by Luca Williams-Barnett during a group stage victory over Haiti.[13] Mantato also started in their round of sixteen elimination by Austria.[14]
Style of play
Often likened to Bukayo Saka for his playstyle,[15] Mantato has been described as a player who "has bundles of pace, plays with high intensity, and whose dribbling is a huge asset"[16] and as a "versatile player with impressive size for his age and a strong technical base".[17]
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