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My Take
André Onana divides opinion, and that is exactly why I rate him. Goalkeepers are usually judged only by their mistakes, yet Onana committed to a style — playing out from the back, taking real risks with his feet — that multiplies the chances of visible failure while quietly raising his team's ceiling. From Barcelona's academy through his trophy-laden Ajax years to the relentless scrutiny at Manchester United, he has never retreated into safe, traditional keeping. I admire that stubbornness. His errors go viral; his structural value rarely does. When the history of the modern sweeper-keeper is written, I believe Onana will stand among its bravest and most committed practitioners.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- André Onana
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドレ・オナナ
- Reading
- あんどれ・おなな
- Born
- April 2, 1996 (age 30)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Centre, Cameroon
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was André Onana born?
Born April 2, 1996 (age 30).
Where is André Onana from?
André Onana is from Centre, Cameroon.
What does André Onana do?
André Onana works as association football player.
How tall is André Onana?
André Onana is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.