Manchester United defender Heaven delivered a moment of genuine class after the club’s narrow 1–0 win over Newcastle at Old Trafford by passing his Man of the Match award to teammate Patrick Dorgu.
After the game, Heaven openly admitted he felt uncomfortable accepting the honour, making it clear that Dorgu was the player who truly deserved recognition. He explained that while he was solid at the back, Dorgu’s performance stood out far more, describing his teammate’s intensity, drive and all-round contribution as exceptional. According to Heaven, keeping the award would have felt wrong given the impact Dorgu had on the match.
The defender revealed that he personally handed the award over to Dorgu in the dressing room, applauding his relentless work rate and influence throughout the contest. Dorgu’s display earned him an impressive 9/10 rating, as he excelled at both ends of the pitch and played a key role in shutting Newcastle out for the full 90 minutes.
The gesture quickly caught the attention of supporters, with fans praising Heaven’s honesty and leadership, and highlighting the moment as a strong sign of unity and respect within the United squad.
