It’s been a turbulent year for Manchester United, who have finally started on the right path after struggling at the end of last season. They languished in 15th place and suffered further humiliation earlier this season when they lost to bottom side Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup. However, Ruben Amorim seems to have managed to get the team going and will be aiming for a top-five spot in the Premier League between now and the end of the season.
Express Sport rates every United player who has featured in the Premier League over the past 12 months…
goalkeeper
Andre Onana – 3
Things did not go well for him at Old Trafford due to a number of high-profile mistakes. He found a new chance at life on loan to Trabzonspor.
Altai Bindil – 6
Prone to the odd mistake, but did a decent enough job when called upon to deputize between the sticks.
Senne Ramens – 8
He quickly hit the ground running after joining in the summer, cementing his place as United’s top goal-scoring option.
defender
Diogo Dalot – 5
There are days when you play well, but those days don’t happen very often. He’s a player United could potentially upgrade to in the near future.
Nouser Mazrawi – 6
We’ve managed to get by for the past 12 months without setting the world on fire. A reliable member of the team.
Luke Shaw – 7
A core member of the team who has gained experience and demonstrated adaptability as a center defender on the left side.
Aiden Heaven – 6
He has managed the step up to senior level pretty well and is paying off with more time on the pitch.
Patrick Dorg – 5
He’s shown glimpses of what he’s capable of, but he hasn’t really taken off in the way he had hoped.
Tyrell Malasia – 4
His form declined towards the end of last season, and he only appeared in one game this season.
Matthijs de Ligt – 7
He improved throughout the year and was one of the first names on the Red Devils’ team sheet.
Harry Maguire – 7
Gets too much stick for what he brings to the table. His winning goal against Liverpool will be remembered for a long time.
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Although he spent most of the season injured, he had been playing well up to that point and looked healthy upon his return.
Tyler Fredrickson – 6
He has impressed at times, but remains a player for the future, not a player for the present.
Victor Lindelof – 5
He did not perform well in the second half of last season and was deemed non-compliant during the summer. He currently plays for Aston Villa.
Johnny Evans – 6
It worked well as a last-ditch move in United’s central defence, and they were forced to hang up their boots at the end of last season.
Harry Ammas – 6
He became a part of the team towards the end of last season. He is currently on loan to Championship Crisis club Sheffield Wednesday.
midfielder
Manuel Ugarte – 4
For the past 12 months, he has not uprooted a single tree and has been reduced to a bit-part role. Not enough.
Casemiro – 6
He came under a lot of scrutiny last season, but since then he has raised the bar even further, but his best days are clearly behind him.
Coby Mainou – 5
Although he is not highly rated by his coach, he still has the potential to become a very good player. We need to start taking his chances.
Jack Fletcher – N/A
He made his Premier League debut against Aston Villa and did reasonably well, but it’s hard to judge him purely on that basis.
Bruno Fernandes – 8
He continues to lead United through difficult times with his leadership and impressive skill set. The club’s most important player.
Mason Mount – 6
I didn’t race last season, but I’ve experienced something of a resurgence in recent months.
Christian Eriksen – 5
He was unable to hide his glory last season and was released in the summer. He is currently playing for Wolfsburg.
Toby Collier – 5
He was in the first team last season, but is currently on loan at West Bromwich Albion, where he plays regularly.
forward
Matheus Cunha – 8
He has adapted well to life at United and will be a vital asset for the remainder of the season.
Joshua Zirkzee – 4
Not quite enough for a prestigious club like United, and he was probably signed too early in his development to make a big impact.
Benjamin Sesco – 5
He arrived with a lot of hype behind him, but has yet to justify it at this point. You need to practice your form to build some confidence.
Amado – 7
An excellent player with the ability to provide a consistent threat from outside wide. United play better when he’s firing on all cylinders.
Brian Mbeumo – 8
He has scored six goals since joining in the summer window. He is usually a threat in the final third and pairs well with Cunha.
Chido belt – 5
He is not yet ready to play regularly at senior level and will look to develop his skills in United’s youth ranks.
Shea Lacey – N/A
He’s only played six minutes in the Premier League this year, so it’s impossible to make a proper judgment.
Marcus Rashford – 6
Having given his all for United at the start of 2025, it was clear he wanted to leave. I love living in Barcelona now.
Rasmus Hoylund – 3
Although he was virtually useless during his time at Old Trafford, he excelled after joining Napoli on loan. He should stay there.
anthony – 3
Another terrible player to wear a United shirt, but he has been doing well since joining Real Betis.
Alejandro Garnacho – 4
The second half of last season was uneventful except for a public spat with the manager. I’m at Chelsea now.
