The 16-year-old made the step up to the Under-18s for the 2024/25 season and after getting a taste of life in the Under-18 Premier League North in the campaign prior, Oliver Reiss has trusted Braithwaite to be his vice-captain.
The young, versatile defender joins an elite list of City youngsters.
At 16 years and 229 days, Braithwaite is the third-youngest player to make their full debut for the Club.
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The list is led by Glyn Pardoe who, at 15 years and 314 days, was in City’s starting line-up to face Birmingham City in April 1962.
The former Blue is followed closely by Paul Simpson who made his full debut against Coventry aged 16 years and 68 days.
Braithwaite is a talented left-footed centre half who can also be deployed at left-back or even move up to be positioned as a defensive midfielder if needed.
Despite being so young, Braithwaite showcases composure, strength and a relentless work ethic in every game he plays in sky blue, including his early games since joining at Under-9s.
Congratulations to Kaden on making his senior debut!
