Larnell Cole is an English professional soccer player, best known as a midfielder for FC United of Manchester starting in February 2020. In his senior career, Larnell also played for Manchester United (2011-2014), Fulham (2014-2017) and Tranmere Rovers (2017-2019).
Born Name
Larnell James Cole
Nick Name
Larnell
Larnell Cole during an interview as seen in February 2017 (Inverness Caledonian Thistle / YouTube)
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Residence
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
He trained soccer at the Manchester United Academy and graduated in 2010.
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Shirt Number
4 – Manchester United U23
6 – Milton Keynes Dons, Manchester United U23
7 – Manchester United U23, Fulham FC U23
8 – Manchester United U23, England U20
10 – Manchester United U23, Fulham FC U23
11 – Manchester United U23
12 – Manchester United U23
14 – Manchester United U18
15 – Manchester United U23
21 – Fulham FC
29 – Shrewsbury Town, Tranmere Rovers, Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC
34 – Manchester United, Fulham FC
52 – Manchester United
Playing Position
Midfielder
Fullback
Build
Athletic
Larnell Cole during a match as seen in January 2016 (Jon Candy / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Larnell Cole (Right) with a fan as seen in October 2017 (Larnell Cole / Instagram)
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Afro haircut
Larnell Cole Favorite Things
Quote – “Work hard, son, and you’ll get the rewards.” – Sir Alex Ferguson
Larnell Cole as seen in September 2016 (Inverness Caledonian Thistle / YouTube)
Larnell Cole Facts
He was a schoolboy and not yet a graduate from the Manchester United Academy when he joined their team.
He is not related to Andy Cole, a well-known soccer player who left Manchester United in 2001. Larnell is often mixed with a fellow soccer player Devante Cole, who is Andy’s son.
He has a deep respect for Sir Alex Ferguson and considers him a father figure. Alex, whom Larnell calls ‘Fergie’, gave him an opportunity to debut for Manchester United U-19 team.
He avoided the legendary ‘hairdryer treatment’ from Sir Alex Ferguson. It’s a term Alex became known for – an angry rant and reprimand to a player or group of players when they aren’t performing up to par.
Larnell, as part of Manchester United, won the English FA Youth Cup in 2011. His teammates at the time were Sean McGinty, Sam Johnstone, Tom Thorpe, Gyliano van Velzen, Michael Keane, William Keane, Ravel Morrison, Ryan Tunnicliffe, Paul Pogba, and Michele Fornasier.
Larnell was Manchester United U-21’s top goalscorer in the 2012-2013 season thus helping them win U21 Premier League.
He was signed to Fulham on the deadline day in January 2014, alongside a fellow teammate Ryan Tunnicliffe.
One of the best things about playing for Tranmere Rovers (2017–2019) for him was the club’s manager, Micky Mellon. He worked with Micky when he was on a loan to Shrewsbury Town between 2015 and 2016.
His strengths have been described as “plenty of skill at pace” and “being comfortable running wide and drifting in-field”.
Larnell has been described as “quiet enthusiast” on the field by some. The fact that he doesn’t have a large media presence outside of the game also added to the nickname’s credibility.
Featured Image by Inverness Caledonian Thistle / YouTube