| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 October 2010 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Manchester United | ||
| Number | 95 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2022– | Manchester United | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | England U15 | 6 | (0) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals as of 18 May 2025 | |||
Joseph Junior Andreou Gabriel (born 6 October 2010), commonly known as JJ Gabriel is an English footballer who plays as a forward for the academy of Manchester United.
Gabriel was born to Joe O'Cearuill and a Cypriot Mother. He grew up in London and developed his skills at top academies including Chelsea, Arsenal, and West Ham’s. [1] By age nine, Gabriel gained widespread attention after a viral YouTube video earned him the nickname “Kid Messi”. [2] In March 2025 he signed a long-term sponsorship deal with Nike. [3]
On 5 April 2025 14-year-old JJ Gabriel became youngest-ever player to play for Manchester United’s U18 team, scoring twice on his debut in U18 Premier League against Leeds United. [4] [5]
Prior to season 2025–26 JJ Gabriel was given a shirt number 95 [6] and was permitted to train with the first team of Manchester United. [7] [8]
Gabriel made his England U15 debut in February 2025. [9] He is also eligible for Ireland and Cyprus.
JJ Gabriel can play as a centre-forward or a winger and has a great technique, dribbling and ball control, he also likes to do tricks. [1] [2]
His father Joe O'Cearuill was a professional footballer and played for the Republic of Ireland. [1]