Oscar Bobb looks set to take Manchester City by storm but what do you need to know about the club’s latest playmaker prodigy?
Pep Guardiola has made a habit of giving chances to the deluge of promising stars in Manchester City’s academy system but it takes a special player to become a regular fixture in the squad.
Only Phil Foden and Rico Lewis have properly established themselves as permanent members but Oscar Bobb is right on the cusp of doing so as well.
The versatile, elegant and composed forward made important contributions in his debut campaign in 2023/24, earning himself a new contract, and is now looking to take things to the next level.
Here is all you need to know about the Blues’ next star in the making including where he’s from, who his parents are and how much he earns.
How old is Oscar Bobb and where is he from?
Oscar Bobb was born on July 12, 2003, in Oslo, Norway and as of August 2024, he is 21 years old.
Oscar Bobb parents
Bobb’s mother, Turid Gunnes, is an actress who featured in her debut film role in 1994 and is best known for the 2018 release, 22 July. His father is named Abdou.
His parents split up when Bobb was seven years old, according to the Telegraph, with his dad still living in Norway and his mum now residing in Portugal with his half-sisters.
Oscar Bobb height and weight
Oscar Bobb is 5’7″ (174cm) and weighs 73kg, according to TNT Sports. He uses his nimble frame to his advantage by ghosting past defenders with ease.
Instagram and X/Twitter accounts
Bobb has an official Instagram account with 388k followers which you can find @oscarbobb. He tends to post professional pictures of him in action or promoting his club and country.
He does not appear to have an official X, formerly Twitter, account.
What is Oscar Bobb’s position?
During his short City career so far, Bobb has played in several positions and has tended to fill in on the flanks when called upon.
However, he is a creative midfielder by trade and sees a central role as his best position. Yet, his versatility is clearly an asset for Guardiola.
“He can play in five positions; striker, right-wing, left-wing, the pockets,” Guardiola said after Bobb’s stunning goal against Newcastle last season.
“He’s so dynamic, the work ethic is unbelievable.
d, “Here (against Newcastle) in the Carabao Cup when we came, the first half was outstanding the way he played. He doesn’t feel much the pressure.
“I don’t know what happens with the players from the Academy.
“Look at Cole (Palmer), he’s doing really well at Chelsea, I’m so happy for him. And look at all the players; Rico (Lewis) when he came, and Phil (Foden), and he (Oscar Bobb) is important for us, the Club, to bring players from the Academy and help us.
“When Jack (Grealish) had problems this season, John Stones, and now Manu (Akanji), Kevin (De Bruyne) out, Erling (Haaland) out.
“An important part of the season is November, December, a lot of games, important players were not there. And Oscar helped us, and that is great, it’s really, really great.”
Club history
Bobb joined City in 2019 from the Norwegian outfit Valerenga, a club he joined after a move to Porto wasn’t sanctioned by FIFA. He began his career at FK Lyn Oslo as a child.
- Valerenga – 2017-2019
- Manchester City – 2019-Present
Oscar Bobb wage and salary
After signing a new contract with the club in February 2024 in light of his excellent progress, Bobb was rewarded with a substantial pay rise.
He now earns £50,000-a-week which will see him bring home an annual salary of £2.6m before tax.
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Oscar Bobb goal vs Newcastle
Despite his tender years and limited experience, Bobb has already had a massive impact at City and scored a goal that turned out to be crucial in the 2023/24 Premier League title race.
City were level 2-2 with Newcastle in January, staring down the barrel of dropping two precious points.
But then, in added time, Bobb brought down a lofted Kevin De Bruyne ball in the box with a sensational touch before using quick feet to evade the goalkeeper and stick the ball in the net.
A fantastic goal he will do well to beat.
Oscar Bobb stats
Man Cty stats
| Season | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow cads | Red cards |
| 2023/24 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024/25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
International stats for Norway
| Caps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Trophies and honours
Man City trophies
- 1x Premier League – 2023/24
- 1 x FIFA Club World Cup – 2024
- 1x UEFA Super Cup – 2023/24
- 1x Community Shield – 2024
- 3x Premier League 2 – 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23
- 2x U18 Premier League – 2019/20, 2020/21
Individual honours
- Premier League Goal of the Month – January 2024
