A MANCHESTER UNITED wonderkid nicknamed “Kid Messi” is training alongside players four years older than him.

Joseph Junior Andreou Gabriel, also known as JJ Gabriel, is one of the club’s top prospects.

JJ Gabriel has been tipped as a future star

At the age of 14, he already trains with the club’s Under-18s.

Gabriel poses with Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jr.

The teen sensation celebrated his 14th birthday this weekend, but he has already outgrown his new age group.

Gabriel has been promoted to train with Manchester United’s Under-18s due to his talent.

Last season, he played regularly for the Red Devils’ Under-16s despite being only 13 years old.

JJ Gabriel, not yet 14, scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in 45 minutes for the U16s against Newcastle.

In the summer, he won the Most Valuable Player award at a pre-season tournament in Hong Kong after scoring two goals and assisting on two more.

JJ Gabriel, a Manchester United academy player, met Lamine Yamal yesterday following a tour of Barcelona’s grounds.

Dimitar Berbatov, United’s hero, presented him with his award.

According to the Mail, “Kid Messi” has blown “coaches away” with his abilities.

He will not play for the Under-18s, but training with older players should “help his development and give him a new challenge”.

Gabriel has already signed a contract with Nike, the world’s largest apparel company.

He also shares photos of himself on Instagram with celebrities such as Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Cristiano Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo’s 14-year-old son.

Gabriel has been registered with Old Trafford since 2021.