International football news: Two costly errors leading to goals against Lyon have cemented a woeful record for goalkeeper André Onana at Manchester United.
André Onana’s Poor Performance
Manchester United squandered their advantage against Lyon in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals. Over the 90 minutes, André Onana delivered a forgettable performance, marked by two critical mistakes.
These blunders added to Onana’s unwanted record. The Cameroonian goalkeeper has now made a total of eight errors leading to goals since joining Manchester United in the summer of 2023. According to statistics, Onana is the Premier League’s most error-prone goalkeeper among those currently playing for top-flight clubs.
The second goal United conceded set a new club record for the latest goal ever allowed in the Europa League, with Rayan Cherki scoring in the 95th minute.
Before the match, Onana was embroiled in a war of words with Nemanja Matić, who claimed Onana was the worst goalkeeper in Old Trafford’s history.
In this clash, United started with energy, but Onana’s lack of focus led to a goal from Thiago Almada’s free kick. The visitors equalized with a header from center-back Leny Yoro.
In the second half, United took the lead through Joshua Zirkzee’s header in the 88th minute. However, Rúben Amorim’s side conceded again when Cherki sealed a 2-2 draw in stoppage time.
André Onana’s Record at Manchester United
Overall Statistics at Manchester United
- Matches played: 93
- Clean sheets: 23
- Errors leading to goals: 9 (the highest among Premier League goalkeepers since the 2023–24 season)
Trophies Won
- FA Cup: Won in the 2023–24 season, defeating Manchester City in the final
Notable Matches
- August 14, 2023: Made his official debut in a 1-0 Premier League win over Wolverhampton.
- October 24, 2023: Saved a penalty in the 97th minute, securing a 1-0 Champions League victory against Copenhagen.
- November 29, 2023: Faced criticism for a subpar performance in a 3-3 Champions League draw with Galatasaray.
- April 10, 2025: Committed two errors leading to goals in a 2-2 Europa League quarterfinal first-leg draw against Lyon.