Patrick Dorgu has made a special request at Manchester United that has led to a name change on Premier League team sheets.
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Dane joined Red Devils in winter windowRightly proud of his Nigerian rootsChange to domestic & European team sheetsFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The highly-rated Denmark international joined the Red Devils in a £25 million ($33m) deal during the winter transfer window of 2025. The 20-year-old has been deployed as a wing-back by Ruben Amorim.
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He has made 12 appearances, with United continuing to chase down Europa League glory – having reached the semi-finals of that event. Fans and commentators in domestic and continental competition have seen a revision to squad lists at home and abroad.
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That is because, as flagged by , the youngster has asked for his full name to be included on official documentation. As a result, he is now referred to as Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu.
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The Dane’s middle name hails from the Igbo region of Nigeria, where his family are from, and means ‘God answers prayers’. He is eager to recognise and respect his roots, with United more than happy to grant that request.






