Historical profile
Career overview
Norman Whiteside (born 7 May 1965) is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and forward. Whiteside began his career at Manchester United, signing professional forms in 1982 at the age of 17 and quickly became a key member of the side. He scored 68 goals in 278 league and cup appearances for the club over the next seven years, picking up two FA Cup winner's medals in 1983 and 1985, as well as playing in the 1982 FA Youth Cup final, the 1983 League Cup final, and the FA Charity Shield in 1983. He remained with United until July 1989, when he was sold to Everton for £600,000. However, he retired from playing two years later, aged only 26, due to a knee injury. Whiteside holds records as the youngest player to take part in a FIFA World Cup, the youngest player to score in a League Cup and FA Cup final, and the youngest player to score a senior goal for Ma