Jaydan Dejon Kamason (born 8 December 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester United. Club career. As a youth player, Kamason joined the youth academy of Stockport Vikings. Subsequently, he joined the youth academy of Premier League side Manchester United where he played in the UEFA Youth League and helped the club's under-18 team win the league title and the 2023–24 U18 Premier League Cup. In 2023, he became the first player from their Emerging Talent Programme to sign a professional contract. Style of play. Kamason plays as a defender. American newspaper "The New York Times" wrote in 2025 that he has "shown the directness and dynamism that the role demands". Personal life. Born in England, Kamason is of Sierra Leonean descent. He was educated at the Manchester Grammar School.