Birthday: André Onana Onana is a Cameroonian professional goalkeeper who plays for Süper Lig club Trabzonspor on loan from Premier League club Manchester United and the Cameroon national team. He is recognized for his strong distribution skills and confidence with the ball at his feet.

Early life and youth career: Onana was born on April 2, 1996 in Nkol Ngok, Cameroon and began his football career at the Samuel Eto’o Academy. At 14, he joined FC Barcelona’s youth system.

Club career

Ajax (2015-2022): Onana signed with Ajax in January 2015 and became the first-choice goalkeeper, making 214 appearances and winning three Eredivisie titles. In February 2021, he received a nine-month ban after testing positive for a banned substance.

Inter Milan (2022-2023): He joined Inter Milan in July 2022, winning the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana and reaching the 2023 UEFA Champions League final.

Manchester United (2023-2025): Manchester United signed Onana in July 2023 for £43.8 million, reuniting him with former coach Erik ten Hag. He won the FA Cup in his first season but faced criticism for inconsistent performances.

Trabzonspor (Loan, 2025): In September 2025, Onana joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan.

International career: Onana is a former Cameroon youth international who debuted for the senior team in 2016. He participated in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, from which he was controversially sent home due to a disciplinary issue. After initially retiring, he returned to the national team in September 2023. He has made over 50 appearances for Cameroon.

Playing style: Onana is known as a sweeper-keeper with excellent distribution skills, often venturing outside his box to contribute to build-up play. His confidence and passing range are notable attributes.

Net worth and Salary: Beyond his club salary, Onana has commercial backing from major global brands. He is a primary athlete sponsored by the sportswear brand Adidas, regularly appearing in glove and boot campaigns.

Taking into account his career earnings across his tenures at Ajax, Inter, and Manchester United, financial analysts estimate André Onana’s net worth at $20 million that’s approximately 11.3 billion francs CFA.

André Onana’s loan to Trabzonspor for the 2025-2026 season, Trabzonspor covered his salary in full. He received a guaranteed base salary of approximately €7.2 million ($7.6M) for the season.

He also received a signing bonus of around €1.5 million ($1.7M). Additionally, he will be eligible for other performance-related bonuses.

His weekly salary is estimated to be around €138,269 ($146,808).

In total, with bonuses, his earnings at Trabzonspor reached €12 million ($12.7M) for the season. This represents a significant increase compared to his Manchester United wages, which were reportedly around £120,000 per week (£6.2m annually) but were subject to a 25% reduction due to the team’s failure to qualify for the Champions League.

André Onana’s Career Annual Earnings

2015–2022 Ajax (Netherlands) – €500,000 – €1,500,000 Started on a standard academy/breakthrough wage, progressing to a top-tier Eredivisie salary before his departure.

2022–2023 Inter Milan (Italy) – €3,000,000 Signed on a highly profitable free transfer, doubling his previous career earnings after reaching the Champions League Final.

2023–Present Manchester United (UK) – £6,240,000 + Secured a massive Premier League contract that more than doubled his Inter Milan take-home pay.