By Guest 
The drama at Old Trafford has reached fever pitch as Manchester United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana faces a firestorm of criticism following a dismal 4.8 rating in a recent match.
The shocking statistic, highlighted in a viral X post by @CFC_Janty, has reignited a heated debate: is Onana the worst goalkeeper in the club’s 147-year history? With former United star Nemanja Matic leading the charge, fans are divided, and the pressure on Onana has never been higher.
Andre Onana’s Nightmare: Is He Truly Manchester United’s Worst Goalkeeper Ever?
The controversy erupted when Matic, now with Lyon, didn’t hold back in a pre-match press conference on April 9, 2025. “If you’re one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history, then you need to take care of what you are talking about,” Matic said, as reported by Sky Sports.
Retweet if you would pay to get rid of André Onana pic.twitter.com/nbCcHjfQtg
— Man United Media (@ManUnitedMedia) April 10, 2025
His scathing remark came after Onana’s bold claim that United were “way better” than Lyon, a statement that backfired spectacularly when Onana’s latest performance left fans and analysts stunned.
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The X post that set the internet ablaze featured Onana’s 4.8 rating alongside a caption that read, “Onana got called the worst goalkeeper in Manchester United history and this is how he responds.”
The post, shared on April 10, 2025, quickly racked up thousands of interactions, with fans piling on the criticism. “Matic was right,” commented @ebison_elvis, while @TumusiimeDenis added, “He proved it.” Others, like @Alexandarkhan0, took a sarcastic jab: “He’s always proving people right. What a lad,” accompanied by a meme of a man with a noose around his neck, symbolizing Onana’s self-inflicted downfall.
Getting rid of De Gea for Onana was the biggest mistake we ever did as a club. We can’t keep on pretending. pic.twitter.com/0NLYTChMac
— Wealth (@wealth_united_) April 10, 2025
But the numbers don’t lie. According to Premier League statistics, Onana has the lowest minutes-per-goal-conceded ratio among United’s goalkeepers in the competition’s history, conceding a goal every 63 minutes. Only Andres Lindegaard has a worse save percentage, per historical data.
Despite these stats, Onana’s record isn’t entirely bleak—he’s made 236 saves across 69 appearances, with 18 clean sheets, as noted on the Premier League’s official website. Yet, his recent performances, including a fumble highlighted in a 3-1 loss to Brighton earlier this year, have fueled the narrative of a goalkeeper struggling to live up to United’s legacy.
The broader context of Manchester United’s woes only adds fuel to the fire. Under coach Ruben Amorim, the team has been in freefall. In January 2025, Amorim himself called United “maybe the worst team in the history of Manchester United” after a string of losses, including a 3-1 defeat to Brighton, as reported by The Athletic. With the team closer to the relegation zone than the top four, fans are pointing fingers, and Onana has become a lightning rod for their frustration.
Man Utd replacing De Gea with Onana: pic.twitter.com/oNeL4VUw0U
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) April 10, 2025
Not everyone is ready to write Onana off, though. @FortKnoxCrypto on X offered a glimmer of hope, saying, “Onana’s just getting started, wait til he really gets cooking.” But such optimism is rare amidst the sea of criticism. Onana’s earlier antics, like his time-wasting blunder against Nottingham Forest in December 2024, have also resurfaced, with fans on platforms like SirShanksAlot.com calling it a “comedy of errors” that reflects deeper issues within the squad.
As Manchester United prepares for their next match, all eyes are on Onana. Can he silence his critics and prove he belongs at a club with a storied goalkeeping history, from Peter Schmeichel to David de Gea? Or will Matic’s brutal assessment ring true, cementing Onana’s place in United’s hall of infamy? One thing is certain: the drama at Old Trafford is far from over, and the world is watching.
What do you think—can Onana turn it around, or is he truly United’s worst-ever goalkeeper? Share your thoughts below!