Manni Norkett
Manni Norkett is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Mickleover.
Club career
Born in Nottingham and raised in North Muskham, Norkett first started playing football at under-5 level with local side Collingham, also spending time with Deano's Soccer Academy, run by former Saint Kitts and [Nevis national football team|Saint Kitts and Nevis] international Dean Walling. He also represented the youth academies of Newark Town, RHP Colts, Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Grimsby Town and Sheffield United, before joining Premier League side Manchester United in 2018.In December 2021, Norkett was sent on a month-long loan to Northern Premier League side Gainsborough Trinity, becoming the first player to tread the path from Old Trafford to The Northolme since Tommy Arkesden in 1907.
On 29 June 2023, it was announced that Norkett had returned to Nottingham and signed for Nottingham Forest as part of their under-21 side. On 31 August 2024, Norkett moved on loaned to League Two side Cheltenham Town until 1 January 2025. He was recalled by Forest on 2 January 2025. Norkett was released by Forest at the end of the season.
On 25 June 2025, Norkett agreed to join National League side Boston United on an initial one-year deal with the option for a second season. In November 2025, he joined Southern League Premier Division Central club Stamford on loan until 3 January 2026. On 12 January 2026, Norkett moved to Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Mickleover.