Cameroon and Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana is one of the most-talked about soccer players in the world. This article reveals his net worth, profile, age, salary, achievements, pictures, and latest news.
How old is André Onana?
André Onana was born on April 2, 1996, making him 28 years old as of May 2024. The Cameroonian has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world since bursting in 2015 and is one of Africa’s most successful exports.
André Onana Profile
Full name: André Onana Onana
Birth date: April 2, 1996
Nationality: Cameroonian
Place of birth: Nkol Ngok, Cameroon
Age: 28 years old (as of May 2024)
Current club: Manchester United FC
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Weight: 82 kg
Marital status: Married
Spouse: Melanie Kamayou
Parents: Adele Onana and Francois Onana
Salary: £120,000 per week
Net worth: About $6 million
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André Onana's height and weight
André Onana is 6 ft 3 in tall, which is around the perfect height for a goalkeeper. His height helps his reach, which is particularly good for claiming crosses and saving some long shots. The goalkeeper weighs 82 kg, according to some sources, but there seems to be some discrepancy about what he truly weighs.
André Onana Background
André Onana was born in Nkol Ngok, Cameroon, to his parents, Adele Onana and Francois Onana. Onana has a cousin, Fabrice Ondoa, who is also a soccer goalkeeper by profession and has 50 appearances for the Cameroonian national team.
Onana's journey into soccer began at the Samuel Eto'o Academy before catching the eye of Barcelona's famed La Masia youth system at the young age of 14. While at Barcelona, Onana continued to develop his goalkeeping skills, and he was influenced by the La Masia culture, which helped him become comfortable with the ball at his feet.
After loan spells in Spain due to being under 18 and a non-EU citizen, he moved to Dutch giants Ajax in 2015. There, he blossomed, establishing himself as the first-choice goalkeeper within a year. Onana's impressive saves and distribution played a key role in Ajax's success, helping them win three Eredivisie titles.
André Onana Career
André Onana’s background helped him carve a path for himself as a skilled shot-stopper with excellent footwork. After his time at Samuel Eto'o Academy in his home country and Barcelona's famed La Masia youth system in 2010, he signed for Ajax, initially playing for their reserves. However, his talent was too good to be ignored for too long, and he earned his senior debut a year later.
Onana's time at Ajax was his breakout period. He became their undisputed number one, racking up an impressive 214 appearances and playing a key role in securing three Eredivisie titles. He was known for his calmness under pressure, ability to distribute with his feet, and impressive reflexes.
However, Onana's career has not been without challenges. In 2021, a doping violation led to a suspension. Despite this setback, he never fell off the radar, and in 2022, he joined Inter Milan on a free transfer.
Onana's stint at Inter was a successful one. He helped them win the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana, while also reaching the Champions League final. His impressive performances at Inter attracted the attention of Manchester United, who secured his signing for a hefty £43.8 million in 2023.
Onana is now the starting goalkeeper for Manchester United. While the team appears to be finding its feet right now, Onana's leadership and experience have been valuable to them.
On the international scene, he made his debut for Cameroon in 2016, and has made a lot of appearances for his country since then. Onana was a key figure in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal run, while he also participated in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and the final squad selection, though his participation in the tournament itself was cut short.
After several issues with the national team, Onana announced his retirement from international football in December 2022, leaving his future international appearances uncertain. However, he made a return eight months later, in an Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Burundi.
André Onana Stats
André Onana has racked up loads of appearances in professional football across four clubs and the national team.
He played 39 times for Ajax’s B team, Jong Ajax, before appearing 214 times for the Ajax senior team across six seasons.
In one success-laden season with Italian giants, Inter Milan, he racked up 41 appearances, and he is currently on 51 appearances for Manchester United after one season.
At Ajax, he kept 85 clean sheets, 19 clean sheets at Inter, and 13 clean sheets so far at Manchester United, all according to TransferMarkt.
André Onana Salary and Contract 2024
As of May 2024, André Onana is said to be taking home an annual salary of about £6.4 million, which is £120,000 per week. The goalkeeper also earns over £4 million annually in estimated bonus, according to Capology.
His current contract with Manchester United is until June 2028 as he signed a five-year deal when he joined in 2023.
André Onana's Net Worth in 2024?
As of May 2024, André Onana is estimated to have a net worth of over $6 million, with his wealth coming from football salary earnings, endorsements, and sponsorship deals.
The goalkeeper reportedly lavished ₦11.3 BILLION on Milan mansion, showing how rich he is.
André Onana's Achievements
André Onana has had a successful career as a goalkeeper, achieving honours at both club and international level.
League titles
Eredivisie (Dutch league) champion with Ajax: 3 times (2018/19, 2020/21, 2021/22)
Cup competitions
Coppa Italia (Italian Cup) winner with Inter Milan: (2022/23)
Dutch Cup winner with Ajax: 2 times (2018/19, 2020/21)
Dutch Super Cup winner with Ajax: (2020)
FA Cup winner with Manchester United: (2024)
European competitions
Champions League runner-up with Ajax: (2016/17)
Champions League runner-up with Inter Milan: (2022/23)
International Level
Represented Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations (2019, 2021)
Participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Cameroon
André Onana Wife
André Onana is married to Dr. Melanie Kamayou, who is an entrepreneur, model, and influencer. Pulse Sports revealed seven things about Onana’s wife, including that she is a businesswoman, philanthropist, and the co-chair of Andre Onana’s foundation.
Onana’s wife is from Cameroon, just like him, but she was allegedly born in Paris, France, and grew up in several countries, such as Cameroon, Algeria, and the USA.
The goalkeeper’s beautiful wife bagged a doctorate degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health in May 2022 and has a CNA certificate from the American Red Cross.
She first came into the limelight when Onana received a ban for doping, but he claimed he had mistaken his wife's medicine for aspirin because the packaging was "almost identical".
André Onana Social Media
André Onana is active on social media, and you can find him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (X). His social media accounts focus on his professional life, where he shares his achievements, celebrates team victories and personal awards.