'Andre's not even my name mate' 😅 | Amadou Onana jokes about how he became a meme

[@MrTim207]

It’s fantastic to see young footballers with a brain, socially intelligent and his head screwed on. So happy to have Amadou at the Villa.

[@qstreetac7795]

Not so fantastic that this ridiculous narrative gets run around all the time. As if one can’t expect the best of all those things when it comes to athletes, In this case a footballer. Lord 🙄

[@NBaa2123]

@@qstreetac7795stfu

[@bobbob6978]

What sort of weirdo are you, no wonder people get annoyed by old people

[@qstreetac7795]

@jimbojimbo6873 that fell flat. Better luck next time though.

[@smelly1060]

​@jimbojimbo6873"47 is not even my age mate, jnameean ?"

[@baldi3161]

“Andre’s not even my name mate, d’ya know what I mean? 🤦‍♂️ go on” 🤣🤣🤣

[@22markd]

UTV

[@quntface1518]

Literally sound like he’s from the ends.

[@UtdNabeel7]

😂😂😂

[@welshwoody217]

​@@quntface1518 hardly. He can actually talk English.

[@Obiodum_]

​​@@welshwoody217 The irony in this comment. Lmfao.

[@TanakaGukwe10Millionaire-qy9cf]

"Football does not define me ,football is my job it's not who I am it's what I do "

[@stellaada6600]

Amazing quote

[@finfog4590]

Superman quote

[@outofthetrash5925]

He's not just speaking the respective language. He's thinking in it even with cultural significances. It's wild. You could easily believe He grew up in London

[@allthegoodonesweregone]

He's Belgian. The differences between Europeans are quite minimal nowadays with thr emergence of the internet. He's also been in the country for around 5/6 years. You'd be surprised how fast some of these lads pick up British nuances.

[@gegenpresslfc]

madness

[@Maxthekillbot]

@@allthegoodonesweregone He joined Everton in August 2022 so he has only been in the UK for 2 years

[@BabsW]

He's a polyglot. Not only do they pick up languages easier than most, some pick up accents easily as well. They are able to observe others and mimic their speech patterns.

[@UpperEchelon91]

@@BabsWthis is it. He speaks like 5 languages so the nuances will be more evident

[@chrisphammond]

Amadou Onana is such an example, intelligent, professional and humble with it. So pleased to see such a great signing for my team. UTV

[@karimbenyezza1029]

Not that humble in my opinion

[@Cmonkilly]

Nice to see a footballer who’s not the robotic , no personality, boring type. Very refreshing - big up Amadou wishing him nothing but the best (except against Arsenal) 🙌🏽

[@lewisclarke5240]

His names not Andre lol

[@auto724]

Very well spoken as well

[@thejam-1041]

Nobody cares about Arsenal

[@Cmonkilly]

@@thejam-1041 you cared enough to comment , mug

[@waynemarshall8836]

Should’ve scored a free header. Gonn get a few goals. Shout outs to him

[@villainofthepiste8275]

What a clever guy. It's refreshing to hear a footballer who is not only intelligent but speaks 5 languages too and someone who actually thinks about what he says

[@dennisgoatimer1079]

He's also trying to add Spanish to that list

[@danielgyila3662]

​@@dennisgoatimer1079because of Unai?

[@dennisgoatimer1079]

@@danielgyila3662 No he asked for it Unai and I believe his staff can speak pretty good English it's not about them needing to teach Spanish to get their points across it's more Onana want's to learn you don't have the ability to speak in 5 different languages and match the accents like Onana can without wanting to learn and I suppose a natural ability or something to pick up on those things easier then most people or whatever.

[@guapo2020]

Not just speaks..he is FLUENT in each of them. English maybe his 4th or 5th language and he speaks it like a native.

[@JoshC_mufc]

Props to Kyle and Amadou for this interview, one of the best I've seen for a long time

[@seagull8415]

What a class act. Talented, intelligent, humble. This is what multiculturalism is all about.

[@edmondkelly8067]

I wish Arsenal could go for him but right now Arsenal concentrate on Spanish players or Brazilian players some of them not even good quality I wish will but I hope he will not doing well against Arsenal that is only thing I have to say

[@dennisgoatimer1079]

It seems more like multiracialism to me not multiculturalism.

[@BigDome1]

This is what it SHOULD* be all about, but isn't in reality.

[@Tota19999]

Most British Belgian

[@hair6789]

kompany with his mancunian accent too

[@slothgraveyard3511]

Always knew he was class watching him for Everton but my word has he captured my heart with his performances on the pitch for Villa, though I feel sorry for missing this because he's quickly turning into a personal favorite. He even speaks the same languages my dad does! Seriously can say for sure I'm a fan now.

[@MrMonkeyHat]

“It isn’t healthy to think 24/7 about football” please don’t tell Emery, he’s gloriously obsessed

[@dendenn7383]

Imagine Roy Keane hearing this 😅

[@NorbertNahumEvreuklovic]

Antony: it s not healthy to think at all about dribbling

[@BlackRuum]

Brilliant interview. Hopefully if he stays at Aston Villa for a long time he will DefinitelY be a future Ambassador for the club. Extremely well spoken and thoughtful and measured in what he says... Hope he stays injury free and keeps scoring goals... UTV...

[@gijsw8681]

Clicked for the memes, stayed for the intellect. How refreshing from a footballer to be mentally this far

[@BG_MKY]

This man will be a villa captain one day . What a player

[@stehendoable]

I know he has great potential and has a really bright future

[@raymondqiu8202]

Doubt he stays there long enough to be captain. He gonna go to a bigger clun after 1 or 2 or 3 years

[@westynufc90]

Welcome to Newcastle ​@@raymondqiu8202

[@visualsofsamuel]

@@raymondqiu8202so villa aren’t a big club?

[@diagorasofmel0s]

@@visualsofsamuel yea lol

[@Sharturse]

Massive credit for the quality of his English. Also I appreciate that it''s purely UK English. It's not 100% right but it's very impressive. And 4 other languages at his age is mad. A lot of hard work in there, so respect to you

[@mh4841]

More English people would be like this if the cultural mindset was different.

[@hooligqn]

His English is absolutely impeccable! You'd think he's been here for 10 years and went to school here

[@markdesmond6274]

5 languages and apparently he’s learning Spanish at Villa, too. He’s a polygot as well as a very talented footballer!

[@dylanlawrenceholland3295]

Wasn’t sure about the music when it first came up, but his reasoning for him doing it is really refreshing. Hopefully more footballers can come out of their shell and show a bit more personality

[@Obiodum_]

🙄

[@Fueledbylight]

bro is actually very chill

[@BenDPB]

His English is bang on considering he wasnt born in England and didnt move here until like 2 or 3 years ago.

[@dennisgoatimer1079]

Well other European nations do like to teach English even later on in the case of football which includes the country he moved to when young being Belgium. The guy has 5 languages under his belt and he's trying to learn Spanish to add to that already impressive list.

[@mh4841]

​@dennisgoatimer1079 whereas in England people are handicapped by their reliance on one language.

[@Jack-sc3dn]

I really like him, incredibly likeable. He just feels like a superstar somehow

[@josck444]

Comes across as a top guy from all his interviews 💯wish him well at Villa, good player

[@LightningProject]

really cool character, solid on the pitch aswell. Good luck to Villa in CL, from a Chelsea fan

[@darrenwoolley8433]

I really like Amadou he's going to be a big player for us I love what he's done so far. UTV

[@033MMAFiend]

He’s incredibly well-spoken

[@blinkyrob182]

"He showed me from the ghetto"...

[@rzblde]

Classic backhanded compliment from the usual suspects

[@jurxzy]

@@blinkyrob182 He made a slip-up with words. English is not his first language out of the 5 he can speak, and we have all seen native English speakers who only speak English and constantly slip up on words. The bloke speaks clearer English than half the UK. It's tragic.

[@Neckoya]

​@@rzbldeclassic victim comment from the usual suspects

[@rzblde]

@@Neckoya Aww, look at how triggered you are. I think you're the victim, bud.

[@DrengrByHeart]

Amadou, massief respect. Down-to-earth, joviaal, ambitieus, en ofc een goede voetballer. Ik kijk er naar uit om uw carrière te zien ontwikkelen!

[@isaacboateng3262]

Amazing personality

[@hannahe-fb2sl]

I loved this interview and its good to see a well raised footballer with goals and dreams.

[@naluminolinyandi6755]

What a player. What a guy.

[@Emiliosnanar]

He's just lovely ❤

[@Football247YT]

He will be Superstar !

[@WarrenPaulWilliams]

Man is a G switched London on that guy lol 😂

[@Sp1NNN023]

mans never lived in London what are you on?

[@outofthetrash5925]

​@@Sp1NNN023 His accent when he speaks English sounds as though He grew up in London. It's you not understanding not the OP.

[@charlesnwevo2706]

I love him even more now will be rooting for Villa this season 🎉

[@CoolRunningMedia]

He’s actually becoming my favourite baller in the league

[@BigMac00766six]

Two words. Role Model. 💜💙💜💙

[@LaurenceWAFC]

Kyle…what an interview mate. Should be proud with this one

[@datkidepik93]

The interviewer's name is Kyle Walker??

[@linuspiontek2481]

Up there with one of the most authentic interviews I've heard from any footballer He seems so down-to-earth and in peace with himself👏🏻

[@leerobbins7533]

Absolute monster watch this season

[@ahmaddeeni]

Man has his own meme, playing in the champions league and sky news is playing his tune in the background of his interview with them, this Don is unplayable 😭

[@MrAlvo2003]

That song is actually good he is really talented

[@Grandi74]

What a fantastic all round talent and thoroughly nice bloke.

[@capio78]

very intelligent young man, considered articulate and understands himself and the world around him. Impressive.

[@vfxdavon]

Putting out music much better than smoking laughing gas☠️💀...

[@alexwood8036]

How do you smoke laughing gas? You inhale it straight out of a balloon!!

[@Yung_drewski]

well spoken and intelligent. Fantastic player to top it off

[@RichardWilliams-nw8bz]

I loved the convo. ❤

[@WaleS7]

You can see he really appreciated being spoken to as a person and not like an object as most interviewers would. Man with hobbies outside of his job is happy and fulfilled. He may have bad days at the office but he’ll be okay. A man without a hobby has bad days and nothing to release the tension

[@markpotter6594]

Such a kindhearted well spoken professional ❤💜💙 very much admire him, plus I think he will be something special for villa. 🎉🎉

[@_Andy_A]

This kind of kid makes me proud to be a villa fan. Go on son.

[@blakedott9295]

As an American I've noticed that a lot of these Belgians have really pleasant English accents. KDB too.

[@shodapad07]

You can add Kompany to the list.

[@hlonimahloko8969]

This man is a baller

[@jamesbooth532]

Seems like a great bloke

[@Vviche_Official]

As an aston Villa fan and songwriter and performer i want to work with him

[@EC7Aston]

My name isn’t even Andre mate 😂😂😂

[@alangaming2003]

Do you know what I mean

[@TC8787-yq7og]

Wish him all the best as an Evertonian, always tried to give it his best for us but it wasn't a good fit because we play prehistoric route 1 football, I think he will shine at Villa.

[@olusojimarsh8539]

So imoressed...Diaz and Nunez been playing with us for the same time this man been in the EPL and they cant even get a sentence out. Amadou Onana showing the committment to integrate into and be a part of the society he is living amd working in. Love to see it!

[@jjfreer]

UTV! so happy to have him here with us at the villa. Looks like a TOP player. Onana, whats my name? Not Andre, thats not my name!

[@LondonisForeverRed]

"Andre is not even my name mate" 😂😂

[@alangaming2003]

Do you know what I mean

[@_Andy_A]

Listening to him, he is such a credit to our club, I couldn't ask for more. Everything you'd want

[@djhus82]

This guys class! only 23 as well love him! Utv

[@ljmolly4029]

Seems so likable with an infectious personality. Another character, like Martinez and McGinn. His emotional intelligence is quite impressive for a young guy. Salute to the family and friends around him. And how is he always glowing, I mean the skin is immaculate! 😂 He needs to post his dietary routine asap on his IG.

[@phillyflyboxing]

I like this guy 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@catonphil]

Could end up being a Villa legend this guy!!

[@--Dee]

It’s not even his name it’s not even his naaame, who the f*ck is Andre, it’s not even his name 🎶

[@OserojiemenKing]

Andre is the more popular Onana. This Onana is class though.

[@iwishicouldsaveyou3954]

Seems like a solid guy

[@Drakerulezz]

I had this sentence in my head for so long and now it’s on sky lol

[@wizardflaps]

Excellent interview, you love to see it.

[@-441-]

I love this guy now man, Jack of All Trades 🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🎶🎶

[@The.Baron.Keysham]

What a refreshing change from so many robots or bores who play the game these days. A very smart chap!

[@corneliusodoo7183]

What a nice young guy he is to be around

[@rohanfernando7251]

Should record a song, "Andrea's not even my name mate". Would be a forever phrase

[@bradleywhite7285]

Love him

[@michaelt9511]

He is an intelligent young West African man

[@Revelian1982]

He has amazing teeth.

[@ethancampbell215]

If there’s one thing that’s most important to remember from this video, it’s definitely that Andre isn’t even his name mate 😂😂 it amazes me how some people are allowed to be reporters when they don’t even know who they’re trying to interview 😂😂 I think the funniest part about the Andre incident was that it wasn’t a silly mistake made once, he was called Andre at least 4 or 5 times with complete confidence and surely after the third time he didn’t respond to Andre, you’d take a second to stop and think and hopefully realise his name is Amadou 😂😂

[@dl_gone]

Such an articulate guy. Sounds incredibly idiomatic as well, wonder if it's the same in the other languages he speaks. Would be interested to know if his German is as fluent and idiomatic as his English, for example.

[@GLITCHED-GAMING]

The beast 🔥💪😍

[@matteo6010]

Love this guy

[@GeordieDreadTV]

Nice convo 👌🏾

[@simonc4077]

If he wasnt at Everton, Liverpool could and should have made a move. High quality footballer, high quality character. Going to go far.

[@tommayc69]

He's only just joined the team and from some inside murmurs I've heard he's already in with the squad like he's always been there. As every week goes by, his chemistry with all those around him (basically the 10 other players for villa) will improve. Could he be the next Pirlo? Orchestrating the entire game from the centre circle?

[@mahamedmohamed-mv6df]

The guy that called him Andre deserves a round of applause 👏

[@lukeyounger8911]

This guy is clearly very intelligent and talented simply just lingual wise

[@Pebble_Collector]

I like this guy. Got a good head on his shoulders too by the sounds of it. I'm always really impressed when people can speak more than two languages. More than one is already impressive. EDIT: Although he does like Ed Sheeran, so nobody's perfect! :D

[@takudzwaful]

Great interview

[@patriciamchunu4936]

Amadou & Dibu is personality! Villa are frightening this season.

[@dennisgoatimer1079]

McGinneista is the king of personality not everyone can pull off a Christmas Turkey costume like John

[@patriciamchunu4936]

@@dennisgoatimer1079 oh... him as well... Villa are shaping up proper this season

[@Kg.gibson]

❤❤❤love u Onana ❤❤❤❤ from arsenal thou😂😂😂

[@dtaafe2857]

Im not Belgian, neither an Everton or Villa fan. So never paid Onana much mind. The "Andre aint even my name mate". Gives him instant cult status for me. The guy will forever be a legend for that. 😂

[@Spe_-_ctre.]

yep. looking up his music after this

[@jblamango3197]

Onana is a very likable guy

[@FlexAndBustGaming]

One dude that gets mistaken for a footballer all the time interviewing a footballer that also gets mistaken for another footballer all the time 👏

[@bhvillaman4401]

We need Onana Depay Bolasie and Dide on a track asap

[@baldi3161]

AMADOU, AMADOU, AMADOU ONANA

[@fhg1066]

Will be a beast for Villa

[@thomasjohannessen7525]

Despite being an ex-blue i have massive respect for this guy as a Liverpool fan. Proper baller

[@Tom-cw]

What happened to the names video! It was great was half way through it!!

[@TheJacksteadman]

wish he’d had come to westham, you’ve got a gem with onana villa look after him 😢

[@nachiketjoshi6594]

This is a very intelligent man

[@HarounmalikdeenZubairu]

Good boy good English speakers ❤

[@Gmilli2x]

Well spoken. 👏🏾