Federico Macheda

Elliott · 14th September 2007, 18:20

I didn't know we signed this guy. I remember the rumors, but I thought it came to nothing.

http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={061AD8F0-B618-4CC3-838C-A9AEA6B5217A}&section=playerProfile&teamid=437&bio id=92888

Edit; the link somehow doesn't work, but his profile is on manutd.com under academy players.

Cold_Boy · 14th September 2007, 20:20

Formerly a member of Lazio's youth system, Federico Macheda joined United in September 2007.

The 16-year-old forward was born in Italy's capital Rome and was regarded as a promising prospect in his homeland.

Having recently relocated to England, Federico has joined up with his new team-mates in United's Under-18s and begins a three-year Academy scholarship.

Cold_Boy · 14th September 2007, 20:22

I am surprised this wasn't even mentioned in the media or here.

PS18 · 14th September 2007, 20:22

now that is interesting. completed very much on the hush-hush it seems.

Mr. MUJAC · 15th September 2007, 17:42

Made his debut at Barnsley today and scored the winner in United's 1-0 victory....

ehsanul · 16th September 2007, 05:57

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Originally Posted by Mr. MUJAC

Made his debut at Barnsley today and scored the winner in United's 1-0 victory....

So how well did he play???

charleysurf · 16th September 2007, 18:29

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Originally Posted by ehsanul

So how well did he play???

Like a cross between Gerd Muller, Romario and a young Jenny Agutter.

Decotron · 17th September 2007, 12:21

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

Like a cross between Gerd Muller, Romario and a young Jenny Agutter.

Uh oh Im having sexy thoughts....she was in the movie Outback??? Nice.......
Ok back to the footy, New Rossi maybe?

charleysurf · 17th September 2007, 20:03

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Uh oh Im having sexy thoughts....she was in the movie Outback??? Nice.......
Ok back to the footy, New Rossi maybe?

The movie was Walkabout, but it was set in the Outback.

Nice!

Virtuoso · 18th September 2007, 23:15

Really impressed with the lad, barely 16 and yet he has so much poise and composure on the ball...he's taller and tougher than Rossi too which should help. Also, he can play both as a main striker and as playing just in behind too.

Though he's only a youngster right now and who knows if he'll ever amount to anywhere near the player that his potential may suggest.

Escobar · 19th September 2007, 00:08

I've read that he's very rated in Italy, a very good striker who has brilliant technique. Member of the "Class '91", as they already call the kids in the U-16 set up.

Scored on his debut for United aswell. Must be some talent

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 19th September 2007, 06:36

He looked like a young Zlatan or Berbatov in terms of playing style, on his youth team debut. I will look forward to seeing what he develops into at United. Hopefully he will also grow into a tall strong lad.

julesee · 20th September 2007, 00:45

yep looked good

MrMarcello · 13th October 2007, 21:02

Did the club pay a small tribunal fee to sign him?

charleysurf · 27th October 2007, 12:27

Scored a nice goal to bring United back to 2-2 in the Academy game against B'Burn. Does look a good prospect.

Elliott · 27th October 2007, 12:38

Did you watch the full game, Charley? Who played, who scored and who stood out?

KingEric7 · 27th October 2007, 12:53

He's got a fantastic name. Bound to make it.

I had no idea we actually got this kid. I heard rumours but i was of the impression that nothing really came of it.

charleysurf · 27th October 2007, 13:10

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Did you watch the full game, Charley? Who played, who scored and who stood out?

I only saw the 10 minute period around when United got things back to 2-2. They had been 2-0 down. I think final score was 2-2..

The little I saw was that Wellbeck and Macheda were up front, Eikrem, Drinkwater , Evans in midfield.

Whenever I see Wellbeck I can see that he good touch for his size, but he always seems a little too "gangly" to me.

red thru&thru · 27th October 2007, 16:02

we won 2-3. corrie evans got the last goal.

oskarutd · 27th October 2007, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Did you watch the full game, Charley? Who played, who scored and who stood out?

Amos
McCormack, Chester, Strickland, Cleverley
Derbyshire, Eikrem, Evans, Bryan (Ajose)
Welbeck, Macheda
Not used: Woods, Brandao.
McCormack was at fault for giving away a en and then missed a pen in the first half when the score was 2-0 for Blackburn.
Derbyshire gave us a lifline, even though we didn´t deserve that, before half time.
Macheda got us to 2-2 and Evans scored the winner. We could have scored more and were better in the second half.

Elliott · 27th October 2007, 17:06

Cheers for the reports, lads. Brandao - who did so brilliantly in the Milk Cup - isn't getting much playingtime these days, is he? Shame, he's a class act.

horselesspaul · 27th October 2007, 23:43

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

Like a cross between Gerd Muller, Romario and a young Jenny Agutter.

LOL

Ferguson · 17th January 2008, 00:09

Jenny Agutter > Torres

julesee · 17th January 2008, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Cheers for the reports, lads. Brandao - who did so brilliantly in the Milk Cup - isn't getting much playingtime these days, is he? Shame, he's a class act.

think Machedas actually the better player by quite a bit....Brandao hasnt really shown that much so far that ive seen?

Virtuoso · 20th February 2008, 11:02

Finally, a Federico Macheda video has surfaced on YouTube so that everyone can see the youngster's ability

Here's his goal for the Academy a few weeks ago against Everton to make is 2-3 in a match that finished 3-3 -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azbJi1qV5NA

A really good goal, one of his best. He's been very promising so far but is only 16 so it will be at least a few years until we see if he can realise his potential.

Chapster · 20th February 2008, 11:07

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Originally Posted by Virtuoso

Finally, a Federico Macheda video has surfaced on YouTube so that everyone can see the youngster's ability

Here's his goal for the Academy a few weeks ago against Everton to make is 2-3 in a match that finished 3-3 -

A really good goal, one of his best. He's been very promising so far but is only 16 so it will be at least a few years until we see if he can realise his potential.

here

since 1987 · 20th February 2008, 12:32

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Originally Posted by Chapster

here

The first link does work

Elliott · 20th February 2008, 14:04

Great goal, obviously a talented lad. He's quite big for a 16 year old, isn't he. Italian yes, but made for English football

Eto'odinho · 20th February 2008, 14:07

The next Rossi

Virtuoso · 20th February 2008, 16:04

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Originally Posted by Chapster

here

Cheers for that Chapster, how do you get it so that you can watch it directly from the post rather than having to click on the link? Sorry if this is obvious, guess I'm a bit slow as I tried the YouTube button thing and it still didn't work hah.

Top · 20th February 2008, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Virtuoso

Cheers for that Chapster, how do you get it so that you can watch it directly from the post rather than having to click on the link? Sorry if this is obvious, guess I'm a bit slow as I tried the YouTube button thing and it still didn't work hah.

You have to use the Youtube brackets and insert the code that starts after the "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v="

So your link is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azbJi1qV5NA

Which ends up like this:
[YOUTUBE]azbJi1qV5NA[/YOUTUBE]

Virtuoso · 20th February 2008, 17:19

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Originally Posted by Top

You have to use the Youtube brackets and insert the code that starts after the "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v="

So your link is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azbJi1qV5NA

Which ends up like this:
[YOUTUBE]azbJi1qV5NA[/YOUTUBE]

Cheers mate

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Great goal, obviously a talented lad. He's quite big for a 16 year old, isn't he. Italian yes, but made for English football

Yeah he's got good height for his age, must be around 6ft already but needs to bulk up a bit...only very young so that's no problem just yet. His physical presence could potentially be the factor that helps his first team chances more so than Rossi whose height and lack of strength was definitely a reason for his departure. He does look more suited to the English game, but saying all that...he's got some real quality on the ball and offers our academy side a lot of different attributes.

14th September 2007, 18:20	#1 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,842	Federico Macheda I didn't know we signed this guy. I remember the rumors, but I thought it came to nothing. http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid={061AD8F0-B618-4CC3-838C-A9AEA6B5217A}&section=playerProfile&teamid=437&bio id=92888 Edit; the link somehow doesn't work, but his profile is on manutd.com under academy players.

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Cold_Boy Amit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere i hate to live Posts: 9,831	Formerly a member of Lazio's youth system, Federico Macheda joined United in September 2007. The 16-year-old forward was born in Italy's capital Rome and was regarded as a promising prospect in his homeland. Having recently relocated to England, Federico has joined up with his new team-mates in United's Under-18s and begins a three-year Academy scholarship.

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Cold_Boy Amit Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere i hate to live Posts: 9,831	I am surprised this wasn't even mentioned in the media or here.

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PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 896	now that is interesting. completed very much on the hush-hush it seems.

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Mr. MUJAC Talent spotter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louis Rocca started it all... Posts: 2,342	Made his debut at Barnsley today and scored the winner in United's 1-0 victory....

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Virtuoso Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 635	Really impressed with the lad, barely 16 and yet he has so much poise and composure on the ball...he's taller and tougher than Rossi too which should help. Also, he can play both as a main striker and as playing just in behind too. Though he's only a youngster right now and who knows if he'll ever amount to anywhere near the player that his potential may suggest.

19th September 2007, 00:08	#11 (permalink)
Escobar Poster originally known as Michel04 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Federer-Land Posts: 12,075	I've read that he's very rated in Italy, a very good striker who has brilliant technique. Member of the "Class '91", as they already call the kids in the U-16 set up. Scored on his debut for United aswell. Must be some talent

19th September 2007, 06:36	#12 (permalink)
Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber Thus says Kemo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Football Fanatics Central..Equator branch Posts: 20,870	He looked like a young Zlatan or Berbatov in terms of playing style, on his youth team debut. I will look forward to seeing what he develops into at United. Hopefully he will also grow into a tall strong lad.

20th September 2007, 00:45	#13 (permalink)
julesee Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 560	yep looked good

13th October 2007, 21:02	#14 (permalink)
MrMarcello First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Saha's hospital room Posts: 19,254	Did the club pay a small tribunal fee to sign him?

27th October 2007, 12:27	#15 (permalink)
charleysurf Talks sense Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,545	Scored a nice goal to bring United back to 2-2 in the Academy game against B'Burn. Does look a good prospect.

27th October 2007, 12:38	#16 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,842	Did you watch the full game, Charley? Who played, who scored and who stood out?

27th October 2007, 12:53	#17 (permalink)
KingEric7 Winner of the Tabata bet Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Patrice Evra is that which no greater can be conceived. Posts: 13,554	He's got a fantastic name. Bound to make it. I had no idea we actually got this kid. I heard rumours but i was of the impression that nothing really came of it.

27th October 2007, 16:02	#19 (permalink)
red thru&thru Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,384	we won 2-3. corrie evans got the last goal.

27th October 2007, 17:06	#21 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,842	Cheers for the reports, lads. Brandao - who did so brilliantly in the Milk Cup - isn't getting much playingtime these days, is he? Shame, he's a class act.

17th January 2008, 00:09	#23 (permalink)
Ferguson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,769	Jenny Agutter > Torres

20th February 2008, 11:02	#25 (permalink)
Virtuoso Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 635	Finally, a Federico Macheda video has surfaced on YouTube so that everyone can see the youngster's ability Here's his goal for the Academy a few weeks ago against Everton to make is 2-3 in a match that finished 3-3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azbJi1qV5NA A really good goal, one of his best. He's been very promising so far but is only 16 so it will be at least a few years until we see if he can realise his potential.

20th February 2008, 14:04	#28 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,842	Great goal, obviously a talented lad. He's quite big for a 16 year old, isn't he. Italian yes, but made for English football

20th February 2008, 14:07	#29 (permalink)
Eto'odinho Retard magnet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Barad Dûr Posts: 9,008	The next Rossi