Ayden Edford Heaven is an 18-year-old English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Manchester United. Born on September 22, 2006, in Islington, London, Heaven represents the future of English football with his impressive defensive capabilities and natural left-footed technique.

Heaven’s journey began at West Ham United’s academy when he was just eight years old, where he spent four formative years developing his skills. After a brief trial with Chelsea, he joined Arsenal’s academy system in 2020 – the club he had supported since childhood. His rapid development at Arsenal caught the attention of several top European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund.

In February 2025, Heaven became the first signing under new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim, joining for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half-year contract with an option for an additional year. His signing demonstrates United’s commitment to securing top young English talent for the future.