Björn Hardley
Björn Bryan Hardley (born 19 December 2002) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester United. Early life. Born in Tilburg, Hardley started his career with local sides SV Advendo and RKVV DIA, before joining NAC Breda in 2014. While at NAC, Hardley's performances caught the eye of Manchester United scout Rene Moonen, who invited four other United scouts to watch Hardley in action. Club career. After impressing scouts, Hardley signed a three-year contract with the "Red Devils" in 2019. He progressed through the ranks at United, establishing himself in the under-18 squad  before moving to the under-23 side. He made three appearances in the 2021–22 EFL Trophy, scoring once in a 3–2 defeat to Lincoln City. Having trained with the first team since November 2021, Hardley was added to Manchester United's Champions League squad in early December. International career. Hardley is eligible to represent the Netherlands and Suriname.