Patrick Dorgu

Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu (born 26 October 2004) is a Danish professional football player who plays as a full-back, wing-back, or winger for Premier League club Manchester United and the Denmark national team.

Dorgu began his professional career at Lecce in 2023, where he played in two Serie A seasons, before moving to Manchester United in 2025.

Dorgu made his senior international debut for Denmark in 2024, in the UEFA Nations League.

Early and personal life Dorgu grew up in Husum, a neighbourhood in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he started playing football at local club Husum Boldklub alongside his brothers Ifenna and Gabriel. He is of Nigerian descent. He is a Christian.

Club career Lecce Later, Dorgu was scouted to Nordsjælland's youth academy, before joining Italian club Lecce at under-19 level in July 2022.

For the 2023–24 season, Dorgu was moved to Lecce's senior squad. He made his debut on 13 August 2023, in a Coppa Italia game against Como. A week later, he made his Serie A debut against Lazio. He scored his first goal on 2 February 2024, in a 3–2 win against Fiorentina.

Manchester United On 2 February 2025, Dorgu signed for Premier League club Manchester United on a five-and-a-half-year contract running until 2030, with the option of an additional year, for a reported fee of £25 million. He made his debut five days later, on 7 February, in a 2–1 FA Cup win against Leicester City.

On 26 February 2025, Dorgu made his first Premier League start at Old Trafford against Ipswich Town. However, he was sent off after 43 minutes; with United leading 2–1, he received a straight red card following a challenge on Ipswich's Omari Hutchinson. Ipswich equalised before the break, but United went on to win 3–2. Later that year, on 26 December, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 win over Newcastle United, playing as a right winger. His second goal came on 17 January 2026, against Manchester City to seal a 2–0 derby win at Old Trafford.

In the club's following game against Arsenal, Dorgu scored a long-range half-volley to establish a 2–1 lead for United. The game eventually ended in a 3–2 win after a late Matheus Cunha winning goal.

International career Born in Denmark, Dorgu is of Nigerian descent. He played youth international football for Denmark at under-18, under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels.

Dorgu was called up to the senior Denmark national team for the first time for the Nations League games against Switzerland and Serbia in September 2024. He debuted on 5 September 2024, against Switzerland at the Parken Stadium. He was brought on in place of Victor Nelsson in the 81st minute and opened the scoring with his very first touch 42 seconds later. The game ended in a 2–0 victory for Denmark.

Representation Dorgu is represented by Nigerian football agent Kingsley Ogbodo, founder and CEO of OUS Group, who has been referenced in media reports regarding transfer interest in the player from several European clubs.

Style of play Dorgu is a versatile left-footed player who can play as a full-back, wing-back, or winger on both the left and right sides of the pitch.

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Honours Individual

Manchester United Goal of the Season: 2025–26 (vs. Arsenal, 25 January 2026)