Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has been honored with the prestigious FIFPRO Player Impact Award, recognizing his outstanding humanitarian work in Cameroon and across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Through his eponymous foundation, the 28-year-old Cameroonian has facilitated over 1,200 complex surgeries and provided essential healthcare services to underprivileged communities over the past three years. The André Onana Foundation, originally established to assist blind children in Cameroon, has since expanded its mission to deliver free medical care to children and adults in need.
Reflecting on the award, Onana expressed gratitude for the support he received throughout his career:
“During my journey through Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Milan to Manchester United, people helped me when I was down. Because of that, I feel a responsibility to give back and help others.”
Onana follows in the footsteps of his Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford, who received the same award in 2020 for his impactful campaign to provide free school meals for disadvantaged children in the UK.
FIFPRO, the global union for professional footballers, will donate $10,000 to the André Onana Foundation as part of the award.
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