| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Manni Sam Norkett[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (2004-10-30)30 October 2004 (age 21) | ||
| Place of birth | Nottingham, England[2] | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stamford (on loan fromBoston 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 | 8 | (1) |
| 2025– | →Stamford (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:21, 5 November 2025 (UTC) | |||
Manni Norkett (born 30 October 2004) is an English professionalfootballer who plays as aforward forStamford on loan fromNational League clubBoston United.
Born inNottingham and raised inNorth Muskham, Norkett first started playing football at under-5 level with local side Collingham, also spending time with Deano's Soccer Academy, run by formerSaint Kitts and Nevis internationalDean Walling.[2][3] He also represented the youth academies ofNewark Town, RHP Colts,Nottingham Forest,Manchester City,Grimsby Town andSheffield United,[4][5] before joiningPremier League sideManchester United in 2018.[6]
In December 2021, Norkett was sent on a month-long loan toNorthern Premier League sideGainsborough Trinity, becoming the first player to tread the path fromOld Trafford toThe Northolme sinceTommy Arkesden in 1907.[7]
On 29 June 2023, it was announced that Norkett had returned to Nottingham and signed forNottingham Forest as part of their under-21 side.[8] On 31 August 2024, Norkett moved on loaned toLeague Two sideCheltenham 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 joinNational League sideBoston United on an initial one-year deal with the option for a second season.[12] In November 2025, he joinedSouthern League Premier Division Central clubStamford on loan until 3 January 2026.[13]
| 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[14] | — | — | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2022–23[15] | — | — | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Manchester United | 2021–22[14] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23[15] | 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[16] | — | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| 2024–25[17] | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| Nottingham Forest | 2023–24[16] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[17] | 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[18] | Northern Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Cheltenham Town (loan) | 2024–25[17] | 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 | ||