Patrick Dorgu

About

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.

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.

Later, Dorgu was scouted to Nordsjælland’s youth academy, before joining Italian club Lecce at under-19 level in July 2022. In February 2023, he extended his contract with Lecce to 2027.
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.

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