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MANCHESTER, England – Before their friendly encounter against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on July 31, 2022, the Manchester United players line up for a group shot.

In order to maintain its star position, Manchester United has appropriately prepared itself with the top football players this year. The lineup for Manchester United season 2022–2023 is fully described in this article. Learn more about the club’s whole roster, recent additions, and much more.

Even as the team continues to strengthen and rebuild, they keep adding and removing players from its roster. The club’s administration and supporters have great hopes for the 2022–23 team as a result. 

Lineup for Manchester United in 2022 

We could possibly see new United players. View the team and player details for Manchester United as listed on the Premier League’s official website.

Goal Keepers

David de Gea of Spain

Tom Heaton of England

Defenders

Victor Lindelof of Sweden

Phil Jones of England

Harry Maguire of England

Raphael Varane of France

Diogo Dalot of Portugal

Luke Shaw of England

Aaron Wan-Bissaka of England

Brandon Williams of England

Axel Tuanzebe of England

Tyrell Malacia of Netherlands

Lisandro Martinez of Argentina

Teden Mengi of England

Mid Fielders

Fred of Brazil

Bruno Fernandes of Portugal

Scott McTominay of Scotland

Hannibal Mejbri of Tunisia

Alejandro Garnacho of Argentina

Facundo Pellistri of Uruguay

Donny van de Beek of Netherlands

James Garner of England

Tahith Chong of Netherlands

Christian Eriksen of Denmark

Casemiro of Brazil

Forwards

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal

Marcus Rashford of England

Jadon Sancho of England

Anthony Elanga of Sweden

Anthony Martial of France

Amad Diallo of Ivory Coast

Shola Shoretire of England

New Players for Manchester United 

On August 19, 2022, the club acquired Casemiro from Real Madrid for $70.4 million. There were also several more returning loanees, like Teden Mengi and James Garner. To see the summary of some of the team’s most recent acquisitions and transfer agreements, read on.

Player Departures 

Paul Pogba is one of the most notable players who United boldly released when their contracts expired because it saved money on wages. 

Free Paul Pogba for Juventus 

Juan Mata has been released 

Free Jesse Lingard to Nottingham Forest 

Nemanja Matic to Roma, Free

Edinson Cavani has been released

Other players that might leave the team include Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Phil Jones, Axel Tuanzebe, Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, and Brandon Williams.

Captain of Manchester United 

Harry Maguire has been the club’s captain since January 17th, 2020. Ashley Young, who transferred to Inter Milan, was replaced by him. At the time, he had only been at Old Trafford for nine months. Bruno Fernandes is serving as vice-captain. 

Coach of Manchester United 

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the former Red Devils coach, resigned on November 20, 2021, having led his team for four seasons without a championship. The following three games were overseen by Michael Carrick, and Ralf Rangnick was named season-long interim manager. On April 21, 2022, Erik ten Hag signed a contract good for three years, or until June 2025.

Transfer rumors involving Manchester United 

Before the summer transfer window ends on September 1st, Old Trafford is rumored to sign a number of players. Several are: 

Antony Matheus dos Santos, winger for Ajax. 

Yannick Carrasco, a forward for Atletico Madrid, if they are unable to secure Antony 

Cody Gakpo of PSV, who has also been linked to Leeds and Arsenal. 

The Moises Caicedo of Brighton. 

Christian Pulisic, a winger for Chelsea (on loan). 

Kevin Trapp, the goalkeeper for Eintracht Frankfurt 

Eric Bailly, a defender for Marseille