The away team appeared to be in command of the match at Molineux, but they were held to a draw in the extra period before Mainoo scored in stoppage time.

Mainoo, a young defensive midfielder who has now started eight games in a row for Manchester United, wowed Ferdinand in the moments after the win.

In an interview with TNT Sports, Ferdinand commented on the great accolades Mainoo has received, saying, “he deserves it,” and then compared him to a football icon.

“You give me the vibes, this makes me think of Clarence Seedorf,” Ferdinand stated, without claiming that the player was equally talented or was yet at that level of play.

His deft control of the ball—which includes using his body to control it at times—and his ability to shift it and pop it through [Max] Kilman’s legs in a tight spot are both impressive. Very lovely.

Also, evasive on occasion. Just the self-awareness and command to know where to stand. A few gamers “I’m just gonna go for it” when they notice the headlights and the rear pages. He gently touched it.

After winning the Champions League with Ajax, Real Madrid, and AC Milan thrice, Seedorf is considered one of the best midfielders of all time.

Former Wolves defender and fellow pundit Joleon Lescott also chimed in on Mainoo.

According to Lescott, “he’s consistently composed all the way through that.” The starting posture is crucial in that motion, even though it may not be obvious at the moment.

I just think he was a little bit off his game. That puts him in an ideal position to launch another аssаult the moment it fails.

As soon as he returned to the Manchester United squad after disciplinary punishment, Marcus Rashford scored, and Rasmus Hojlund doubled the lead before halftime.

Scott McTominay appeared to have put the game away with a goal that would have made it 3-1 with fifteen minutes left, but the hosts were given a lifeline by a contentious penalty.

But a goal from Kilman in the 85th minute set up a nail-biter of a finish, and Wolves’ Pedro Neto appeared to have rescued a draw until Mainoo scored in stoppage time.

Manchester United will return to play on Sunday afternoon as they face West Ham. The following week, they will travel to Aston Villa.