Camron Mpofu Biography | Background, Club Career, International Career

Camron Mpofu Biography | Background, Club Career, International Career, Countries He’s Eligible to Play For

This is the biography of Camron Mpofu a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester United Football Club’s Under-16 team.

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Background

Camron Mpofu was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland to a Zimbabwean mother and father.

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Club Career

In July 2024, Camron Mpofu joined the Manchester United Football Club’s Under-16 side after being scouted by the academy. Manchester United reportedly beat out competition from several other clubs to sign Mpofu.

Prior to joining Manchester United, Mpofu played for the Real Fife youth team and then signed for Reading after a six-week trial, going through the ranks at the English League One club.

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International Career

Camron Mpofu is eligible to play for either the Scotland or Zimbabwe national teams, as he was born in Scotland to a Zimbabwean mother and father. Mpofu has represented both England and Scotland at the youth level. He was initially part of the England youth teams, but in April, he made his debut for the Scotland U15 national team, playing against Spain and Hong Kong. Earlier in 2024, he had been called up by the England national team for a training camp.

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References

1. Manchester United sign Zimbabwean teenager Camron Mpofu from Reading
2. Camron Mpofu’s international football future
3. Fife teenager Camron Mpofu snapped up by Manchester United