Who is Ayden Heaven? Age, club, position and stats
Ayden Heaven is a 20-year-old, left-footed, 6ft 2in centre-back born in Islington, London on 22 September 2006, and a Manchester United player since February 2025. This season he has featured in the Premier League, Champions League and League Cup, in a role that has varied from match to match.
Player profile
| Full name | Ayden Edford Heaven |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 September 2006 (20 years old) |
| Place of birth | Islington, London, England |
| Nationality | England |
| Club | Manchester United |
| League | Premier League |
| Position | Centre-back |
| Preferred foot | Left |
| Height | 189 cm |
| Shirt no. | 26 |
| Contract | 30 June 2029 |
| Youth internationals | England U18 (2), U19 (2), U20 (6 caps, 1 goal) |
| Senior caps | 0 |
Who is Ayden Heaven?
Born Ayden Edford Heaven, he joined West Ham’s academy at eight and Arsenal’s at 13. His senior debut came in Arsenal’s League Cup tie in 2024-25, his only appearance for them, and on 1 February 2025 he moved to United for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half-year deal with a one-year option. He finished 2024-25 as a Europa League runner-up, though an ankle injury in March 2025, after a collision with a goalpost, cost him around two months.
Age, nationality and club
He is 20 as of 11 November 2026 and English, with Ghanaian heritage that makes him eligible for Ghana. He has two England U18, two U19 and six U20 caps (one goal), and no senior cap. At United he wears 26 and, per FotMob, is under contract until June 2029, with a market value of €40m. He is not on loan, and FotMob shows no current injury.
Position, foot and 2026/27 numbers
A left-footed centre-back, listed at 189 cm. On FotMob’s 10 November snapshot he has five Premier League appearances (two starts, 225 minutes), no goals or assists, two yellow cards and a 6.47 average rating, plus two Champions League appearances and a 90-minute League Cup outing in the 3-2 defeat to Brighton on 16 September. The match list on the same page adds up to 135 league minutes rather than 225, so treat the total with caution.
Last season he made 17 Premier League appearances (18 in all competitions) without scoring, according to Wikipedia. He is starting less often this season: two starts from five league games.
Season statistics
| Season / competition | Apps (starts) | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 · Premier League | 5 (2) | 225 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026/27 · Şampiyonlar Ligi | 2 | 155 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026/27 · İngiltere Lig Kupası | 1 (1) | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025/26 · Premier League | 17 | — | 0 | — |
| 2025/26 · Tüm turnuvalar | 18 | — | 0 | — |
Further metrics
- 2026/27 Premier League: Yellow cards: 2; FotMob average rating: 6.47 (FotMob — Ayden Heaven)
- 2026/27 Şampiyonlar Ligi: Atlético Madrid (13 Oct, min): 80; Roma (3 Nov, min): 75 (FotMob — Ayden Heaven)
- 2026/27 İngiltere Lig Kupası: Brighton (16 Sep): 2-3 defeat, 90 min (FotMob — Ayden Heaven)
What kind of player is he?
We can describe how he has been used, not how he performed. He played 80 minutes at Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on 13 October (0-2), 65 in the 0-3 home defeat to Bournemouth on 25 October, 24 at Chelsea on 31 October (0-2), 75 in the 3-2 Champions League win over Roma on 3 November and 45 in the 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on 8 November. It suggests a coaching staff comfortable with him in big matches, but often as a mid-game solution.
Being left-footed and tall implies a defender who can progress play from the left side of a back three or four and win aerial duels, but without passing or duel data that remains an assumption.
Strengths and growth areas
Strengths: left foot, height, and Premier League and Champions League exposure at 20. Growth areas: a still-variable role this season (two starts in five league games) and two yellow cards. A 6.47 rating is slightly below average.
What does Football Manager 2027 say?
This is game data, not real performance. FM27 lists him as a 19-year-old Englishman at Man Utd, left-footed, coded as a centre-back, with a current ability of 143, a potential of 165 and a £38m value. The age is off by a year, a reminder that the game is not a source for real facts.
Football Manager 2027 game data
| FM27 club | Man Utd |
|---|---|
| FM27 position | D C |
| Current / potential ability (CA/PA) | 143 / 165 |
| In-game value | £38m |
The values in this box are game data and do not describe real match performance. His FM27 club is not necessarily his real club. Source: Football Manager 2027 database via sortitoutsi.net.
Could he suit a Turkish Süper Lig side?
No loan or transfer has been reported, so this is hypothetical. A player United hold until 2029 and FotMob values at €40m is unlikely to be financially realistic for the Süper Lig; a loan is a different scenario, but nothing confirms one. We name no club. Tactically, a left-footed centre-back with aerial presence could suit a back three or four, but that is a possible tactical fit, not a verified approach.
GegenSports fit note
| Likely role | Left-footed centre-back |
|---|---|
| Assessment label | More data needed |
This note is an editorial assessment of possible tactical fit, not a report of any verified transfer talks.
GegenSports view
A tall, left-footed centre-back who has already logged Premier League and Champions League minutes at 20. His role this season is inconsistent and we lack quality metrics, so we file him as ‘more data needed’.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ayden Heaven?
Born on 22 September 2006, he is 20 as of 11 November 2026.
Where is Ayden Heaven from?
Islington, London; he is English with Ghanaian heritage.
Which club does Ayden Heaven play for?
Manchester United in the Premier League, number 26.
What position does Ayden Heaven play?
Left-footed centre-back.
How many games has Ayden Heaven played in 2026/27?
Five Premier League games (two starts, 225 minutes per FotMob), two in the Champions League and one in the League Cup, with no goals or assists, as of 10 November 2026.
Sources and data date
- Wikipedia — Ayden Heaven
- FotMob — Ayden Heaven
- ESPN — Ayden Heaven
- Wikimedia Commons — Ayden Heaven 2025 (AFC Bournemouth)
Last checked: 11 November 2026. Figures run up to the date shown; league, cup, European and international numbers are kept separate.
Photo: AFC Bournemouth, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
