What Lamine Yamal is to Spain is Kobbie Mainoo to England. Mainoo arguably brought life and rhythm to the English midfield that struggled to make a mark in the early UEFA Euro stage. Anyhow, it is nothing new for the 19-year-old. He has previously uplifted Manchester United from hot waters and earned comparisons to the legendary Clarence Seedorf. What has helped Mainoo become a potent midfield force at such a young age? It is perhaps the love for the beautiful game his parents, Felix Mainoo and Abena Herold had instilled in him.

From taking a young Kobbie Mainoo to soccer games and helping him climb the steps of the Manchester United youth academy, Felix Mainoo has always cherished the footballing wizard in his son. Meanwhile, Abena Herold rushed to the 19-year-old Mainoo’s side when he won his first FA Cup title with United’s win against Manchester City.

Who are Kobbie Mainoo’s parents Felix Mainoo and Abena Herold?

Kobbie Mainoo’s father Felix and mother Abena Herold have both migrated to England from Ghana. They would eventually get married and welcome two daughters Ama and Efia before giving birth to Kobbie Mainoo. Mainoo’s parents, Felix and Abena would eventually seek divorce and move apart. The reason for the separation is unclear. Kobbie Mainoo has a half-brother named Jordan Mainoo-Hames, who was born to Felix Mainoo in a relationship outside his marriage to Abena. It is unclear if this relationship paved the way for the separation of the Ghanaian couple.

After the split, Felix Mainoo and Abena Harold live in separate homes. But they are a 30-minute drive apart. The England and Manchester United sensation is on great terms with his father and mother. He reportedly splits time between Felix Mainoo’s house and Abena Herold’s house. Besides, Kobbie Mainoo and his stellar soccer career still bring the separated couple and their family together.

How Mainoo’s soccer career is uniting his family

Kobbie Mainoo’s parents were always intensely passionate about his soccer career. Mainoo’s father Felix used to take him to training sessions at Cheadle and Gatley, where he started playing soccer as a 4-year-old. As the United star’s first coach Steve Vare recalls, Felix Mainoo used to have regular chats with the coach about his son’s game. Later, when Mainoo made it to Manchester United’s senior team, his entire family, parents, and siblings rushed to Old Trafford and emotionally watched the youngster put the deal of his life to paper.

Thereafter, upon winning his first silverware- the FA Cup with Manchester United, Kobbie Mainoo celebrated the success with his mother Abena. Considering this deep connection Felix and Abena have to their son’s game, it won’t be beyond them to be reunited and fly to Berlin and watch Mainoo and the lads take on Spain in the championship game on Sunday.