MU receives fantastic news, acquiring a top 10 world-class player

Since joining Manchester United less than a season ago, Senne Lammens quickly established himself as one of the world's top 10 goalkeepers according to Sports Illustrated.

Since his arrival at Old Trafford in September 2025, Senne Lammens swiftly demonstrated why the Ineos group was so determined to bring him from Royal Antwerp on the final day of the transfer window. Without fanfare or showmanship, the 23-year-old Belgian goalkeeper won everyone over with his calm playing style, intelligent positioning, and decisiveness in controlling the area.

The statistics highlight Lammens' tremendous impact. In his first 19 starts, he and the "Red Devils" suffered only 2 defeats. To put this into perspective, his predecessor Andre Onana lost 8 matches in the same number of games previously.

Lammens’ presence has not only brought positive results but also restored the absolute sense of security for the defense – something Man Utd fans have longed for since David De Gea’s peak era.

Lammens’ outstanding form has been recognized by the prestigious magazine Sports Illustrated (SI) with a place among the top 10 best goalkeepers in the world today. Specifically, the Man Utd newcomer ranks 8th, an astonishing position ahead of Emiliano Martinez – the 2022 World Cup winner and Aston Villa’s key player.

Notably, this ranking also reveals the decline of many "legends" as Jan Oblak, Manuel Neuer, and Ederson do not even appear in the top 10. Meanwhile, Andre Onana has been pushed out of the top 25. Lammens’ 8th place currently trails only renowned names like Thibaut Courtois (1st), Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alisson Becker, and David Raya.

Senne Lammens’ meteoric rise from a relatively unknown player outside Belgium to a world-class star clearly validates the Man Utd management’s decisions. Stability at the club has also helped him make a promising debut with the Belgian national team and almost certainly secure a spot for the upcoming World Cup.

Although the challenge remains high at the national level as he must compete with the top-ranked Thibaut Courtois, at the club level, Lammens is Man Utd’s "good luck charm." With Senne Lammens in goal, Old Trafford’s team not only has a brilliant shot-stopper but also a solid psychological pillar to dream of major trophies in the future.