| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Manni Sam Norkett [1] | ||
| Date of birth | 30 October 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England [2] | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) [2] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Boston United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Collingham | |||
| Deano's Soccer Academy | |||
| Newark Town | |||
| RHP Colts | |||
| 2018–2021 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Gainsborough Trinity (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | → Cheltenham Town (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2025– | Boston United | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:04, 26 June 2025 (UTC) | |||
Manni Norkett (born 30 October 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League club Boston United.
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] [3] He also represented the youth academies of Newark Town, RHP Colts, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Grimsby Town and Sheffield United, [4] [5] before joining Premier League side Manchester United in 2018. [6]
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. [7]
On 29 June 2023, it was announced that Norkett had returned to Nottingham and signed for Nottingham Forest as part of their under-21 side. [8] On 31 August 2024, Norkett moved on loaned to League Two side Cheltenham Town until 1 January 2025. [9] He was recalled by Forest on 2 January 2025. [10] Norkett was released by Forest at the end of the season. [11]
On 25 June 2025, Norkett agreed to join National League side Boston United on an initial one-year deal with the option for a second season. [12]
| 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 [13] | — | — | — | — | — | 1 [a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2022–23 [14] | — | — | — | — | — | 2 [a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Manchester United | 2021–22 [13] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23 [14] | Premier League | 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 | ||
| Nottingham Forest U21 | 2023–24 [15] | — | — | — | — | 3 [a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| 2024–25 [16] | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| Nottingham Forest | 2023–24 [15] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 [16] | Premier League | 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 [17] | Northern Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Cheltenham Town (loan) | 2024–25 [16] | League Two | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 3 [a] | 0 | 9 | 1 | |
| Career total | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 1 | ||