Michael Golding is touted to be a future star at Leicester City after joining the club in the summer.
The Foxes have been known for their excellent academy system, whether that be developing players from a young age or signing them from rival clubs to nurture them into first-team talent.
Golding is part of the latter, having joined from Premier League rivals Chelsea in a reported £5m deal.
Steve Cooper has predicted big things for the youngster and named him among the substitutes for Leicester’s Carabao Cup tie against Walsall in the 2024/25 season.
But who is Michael Golding? Here is everything you need to know about Leicester’s next big thing.
Michael Golding age
Michael Golding was born on 23 May 2006, making him just 18 at the time of writing.
Golding was born in Kingston-upon-Thames in London, England.
Michael Golding height
Golding stands at 1.78 metres or five feet 10 inches, making him average sized in height compared to the rest of the Leicester squad.
What position does Michael Golding play in?
Golding is often deployed as an attacking midfielder, more specifically in the number 10 role.
He is the main source of creativity in the side and is capable of providing goals and assists.
If required, the youngster is also able to drop into a deeper midfielder role or play on the wings.
Michael Golding career
The 18-year-old started his career at AFC Wimbledon before being snapped up by Chelsea in 2018.
He made his senior professional debut in the FA Cup against Preston North End on 6 January 2024 at Stamford Bridge.
In the summer of 2024, Golding departed Chelsea and London to sign for the Foxes for a reported £5m and has initially linked up with the Under-23s, but has also been training with the first team.
What is Michael Golding’s nationality?
Golding is an England international and has featured for the Three Lions at youth level.
He played for England at the Under-17 World Cup in 2023 and is also eligible to represent the Republic of Ireland due to family relations.
Michael Golding’s wage, salary, and contract
According to Capology, Golding earns a weekly wage of £8,000, making him one of the lowest-paid players at the club.
He earns a yearly salary of £416,000 for the 2024/25 season and has four years left on his contract, which expires on 30 June 2028.
Michael Golding’s debut and Leicester City record
At the time of writing, Golding is yet to make his senior competitive debut for Leicester City.
On 24 September 2024, he was named in the first-team squad for the first time as a substitute in a Carabao Cup Third Round tie against Walsall.
He has regularly featured for the Foxes’ Under-23s squad, scoring one goal in three games.