Senne Lammens leveraged his fine performances for Manchester United to earn a senior Belgium international debut, and what he did on his debut showed he’ll be a star for the club.
Since making his debut for Man Utd, Senne Lammens has remained unbeaten, which is not a coincidence, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed in Belgium.
When Thibaut Courtois picked up an injury ahead of the international break, the door was open for Lammens to make his debut.
Matz Sels played the first game for Belgium on the break, but Lammens finally received his moment to remember against Liechtenstein, and he shone in a 7-0 win.
Senne Lammens shows elite signs vs Liechtenstein
A game against Liechtenstein is as accommodating as an international fixture to debut in for the Belgian goalkeeper.
The opponents had just 19% possession as Belgium scored seven goals, so Lammens was mostly a spectator in the 90 minutes.
“Mostly”, however, is the key word here, because Lammens’ night wasn’t completely spent watching his team score goals for fun.
Liechtenstein had one shot on target, but they totalled an xG of 0.57. Considering the xG of a penalty kick is about 0.75, it’s clear that Liechtenstein’s threat was more quality than quantity.
What Paul Scholes said about Senne Lammens before he made his Man Utd debut
“What’s the price? 20 million Euros, that tells me he’s not a top goalkeeper.”
Paul Scholes in September 2025
Lammens, however, was up to it, protecting his clean sheet on debut by staying alert on the odd occasion he did get called upon.
The goalkeepers of elite teams are never in action much, but what separates them from the pack is their ability to stay alert and come up with the big save when they are called into action.
That alertness is what Lammens showed aplenty against Liechtenstein. United aren’t at that level yet, where he’s had to switch on and off because his teammates dominate games.
But what he showed against Liechtenstein proved that he’ll be ready for that eventuality as well.
Lammens’ success strengthens Man Utd’s transfer pitches
Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, United’s pulling power has endured mostly because of their history, because players largely take a risk joining a club that can shatter reputations.
However, the winds of change are flowing this season, and Lammens is the latest beneficiary.
Yes, playing for Man Utd is a challenge unlike anything else in English football, but if you get it right and thrive, the profile you enjoy is remarkable.
Bryan Mbeumo has effectively become the face of the league, Matheus Cunha is getting Eric Cantona comparisons, and now Lammens has received his international debut.
These success stories strengthen United’s pitch in the transfer market to prospective targets.
Old Trafford is no longer a place where careers go to die and require resuscitation. It’s a stage where you enjoy the brightest spotlight to launch your career to the next level.
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