Does El Ghazi take penalties?
Sophia Dalton
Published Jun 21, 2026
Does El Ghazi take penalties?
Anwar El Ghazi was the coolest man in Villa Park when he stepped up to bury a second half penalty in Saturday’s Premier League victory against Newcastle United.
What happened with El Ghazi?
To celebrate, he took off his shirt to reveal a shirt paying tribute to Abdelhak Nouri, his former Ajax teammate who the month before had collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrhythmia attack, which had left him with severe and permanent brain damage and unable to continue as a footballer.
Who takes penalties for Man United?
Bruno Fernandes
Head-To-Head: South Africa vs Zimbabwe
| Team | Primary penalty taker | Secondary penalty taker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | Bruno Fernandes | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Newcastle | Callum Wilson | Matt Ritchie |
| Norwich | Teemu Pukki | Milot Rashica |
| Southampton | James Ward-Prowse | Nathan Redmond |
Is El Ghazi a starter?
El Ghazi is capable of magic whilst also being capable of being relatively ineffective. If he is up for this game and in form, he could be the difference off the bench or as a shock starter. He isn’t the first name to spring to mind when fans are asked but he has repeatedly shown that when called upon, he can produce.
How old is El Ghazi?
26 years (May 3, 1995)
Anwar El Ghazi/Age
Who takes penalties for Chelsea?
Thomas Tuchel confirmed after the win over Spurs in February that Jorginho and Mason Mount were his two penalty takers. Jorginho has taken all but one of Chelsea’s spot-kicks in the league in 2020/21. Timo Werner had taken a penalty in a cup competition earlier in the 2020/21 season.
Why did Fernandes take penalties?
The Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez gestured that he wanted Ronaldo to take the penalty, Fernandes resisted the urge and decided to take it himself. The outcome was a disaster, he sent the ball high over the bar into the crowd and prevented Manchester United from earning a point.
Where is El Ghazi born?
Barendrecht, Netherlands
Anwar El Ghazi/Place of birth
Has El Ghazi left Villa?
While on loan at Villa Park during the 2018/19 season, Anwar El Ghazi scored a crucial goal in the Championship Play-Off Final to take Aston Villa back into the Premier League. To the delight of the club’s fans, the winger made the move permanent a month later.
