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Patrick Dorgu: Position, transfer fee, style of play, stats & more

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce.

Ruben Amorim's arrival has seen the Red Devils switch to a back-three setup, so it's no surprise to see the club targeting the left wing-back role in the January transfer window.

Here is everything you need to know about Manchester United transfer target Patrick Dorgu.

Man Utd

2024/25

Patrick Dorgu age, nationality & background

Born on 26th October 2004, Patrick Dorgu is 20 years old.

Born in Denmark, Dorgu is of Nigerian descent on his father's side and Danish descent on his mother's side. He has chosen to represent Denmark at International level.

Patrick Dorgu transfer fee and contract

While at this stage Dorgu's price tag hasn't been revealed, in this current market you can expect Lecce to demand a fee greater than €30m.

Dorgu is contracted to Lecce until 2028, which could complicate negotiations. That said, Manchester United view the versatile wide player as a cheaper alternative to other options.

What to expect from Patrick Dorgu

Position

Patrick Dorgu is primarily a left-back, though has the ability to play in a more advanced role on either side, often featuring at right-wing this season for the Italian side.

Height and build

Dorgu is 6ft 2ins and of lean build.

Preferred foot

Dorgu is naturally left-footed, though is comfortable on his weaker right foot.

Style of play

It is no surprise to see Dorgu attract the interest of many top clubs around Europe, as a physically imposing full-back who is extremely capable both offensively and defensively.

It's not just his physical attributes that make the left-back a top prospect, however, personifying calmness on the ball and more than capable in central areas.

He offers a perfect balance on the left-hand side, often finding himself as Lecce's most advanced player due to his willingness to provide attacking support, whilst also possessing the ability to sniff out danger in defensive areas.

Stats

Metric

Total (Per 90)

Rank

Goals

0.17

Top 4%

Expected goals (xG)

0.18

Top 2%

Fouls drawn

2.47

Top 1%

Aerials won

1.68

Top 5%

Carries into penalty area

0.76

Top 7%

(Source: FBref.com based on comparison to positional peers in Men's Big 5 Leagues in last 365 days).

Career so far

Previous clubs

Dorgu spent his younger years playing for local club Husum Boldklub, before joining Nordsjælland's youth academy in 2022.

It wasn't long until Italian outfit Lecce would recognise the gifted full-back, bringing him across to their U19 setup. Following a season with the U19s, Dorgu would be introduced to the senior side, making his debut on 13th August 2023 in a Coppa Italia contest against Como.

International caps

Dorgu represented Denmark at U18, U19, U20 and U21 level, before being handed his debut for the senior team on 5th September 2024 against Switzerland.

He would enter the pitch in the 81st minute and score just 42 seconds later, marking his debut with a goal in a 2-0 win.

What could Patrick Dorgu bring to Manchester United?

It is no secret that Amorim is lacking options in the left wing-back position, with Luke Shaw's inability to stay fit adding to Man Utd's troubles as the side sit in the bottom half of the Premier League table.

While Man Utd are blessed with Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui in the right-back department, they currently lack an out and out left-back, and they could do far worse than Dorgu.

He would add some much needed athleticism to the Man Utd starting XI, improving the side's ability to transition from defence into attack down the left-hand side.

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