French-born Hannibal Mejbri, a promising young midfielder, was born on 21 January 2003. He primarily puts his talents to work in the heart of midfield for Burnley, where he dons the number 28 jersey. With a stature of 1.82m (5ft 11in) and weighing around 70kg (11st), Mejbri's presence on the pitch is certainly noticeable.
Mejbri's journey to Burnley began back in September 2019 when he joined Manchester United as a trainee. In his debut season (2020 - 2021) at the illustrious English club, he made a single appearance in league matches, a number which increased to two in the following season. By the 2023 - 2024 season, his blossoming talents saw him take to the pitch on five occasions in league matches, during which he netted his first goal for the club.
In a switch aimed to garner more game time and experience, Mejbri was loaned out to Birmingham City, part of English football's League One division, in August 2022. He impressed during his tenure at the club, making a notable 38 first-team appearances, and scoring once. However, upon the set expiry, he returned to his parent club, Manchester United, in June 2023.
Following his return, he continued to feature sporadically for Manchester United, but eventually found himself leaving British shores. In January 2024, he was once again on the move, this time on loan to Sevilla in the Spanish LaLiga. Across the pond in Spain, Mejbri chalked up six first-team appearances during the 2023 - 2024 season.
With the completion of the loan, Mejbri returned again to Manchester United in June 2024. Yet, his stay was short-lived as, in August 2024, he was transferred permanently to Burnley, albeit for an undisclosed fee. Burnley, competing in England's Championship, proved to be a fitting home for the Frenchman. In his current season (2024 - 2025), Mejbri has already made six appearances in league matches, and has been part of the team for the League Cup 2024 - 2025, starting in at least one match.
