Matthijs de Ligt

Defender #4
Age 26 years
Nationality Netherlands
Market Value €38M

Career

MU
2024 Manchester United from Bayern München
BM
2022 Bayern München from Juventus
J
2019 Juventus from Ajax

Matthijs de Ligt is Manchester United's Gold Wall. Boasting an incredible 19 career trophies, including league titles in Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands, the 27-year-old brings elite pedigree to the heart of the defense as he enters his peak years at the club.

Functioning as a pure Wall, de Ligt has been the defensive anchor in 7 of his 13 appearances this term. With 1170 minutes on the pitch, he is currently hitting top form, reflected by a perfect 100 form rating that far outstrips his baseline season ability. His Defense score of 66 is the cornerstone of his profile, marking him as an established presence and a reliable SQUAD PLAYER who remains a constant threat from set-pieces, evidenced by his recent goal.

Holding a stable market value of €38M, his Balance on the ball and aerial dominance remain vital for United’s aspirations. As the Stakes rise in domestic competition, his extensive trophy-winning experience becomes a crucial asset for the defensive unit.

Player Rating

Matthijs de Ligt
79
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 64
🎯 Clutch 41
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 52
💰 High Premium
🎚️ ●○○
Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Matthijs de Ligt is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Manchester United. Evidence: 13.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (67/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Physically Strong.

Matthijs de Ligt Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 56%
Weight 93%
Experience 54%

vs Premier League

Height 65%
Weight 94%
Experience 55%

Traits

TANK PRIME DECORATED CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 24 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 62 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 67 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 33 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 24 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 24
Shooting 62
Defense 67
Workrate 33
Passing 24
Key Strength 67 Defense
Area to Watch 24 Dribbling

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Matthijs de Ligt this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Nov 30, 2025 Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United Premier League 90' 6.3 0 0 70 Selhurst Park
Nov 24, 2025 Manchester United 0-1 Everton Premier League 90' 7.3 0 0 35 Old Trafford
Nov 08, 2025 Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United Premier League 90' 7.2 1 0 100 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Nov 01, 2025 Nottingham Forest 2-2 Manchester United Premier League 90' 6.9 0 0 63 City Ground
Oct 25, 2025 Manchester United 4-2 Brighton Premier League 90' 6.3 0 0 88 Old Trafford
Oct 19, 2025 Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United Premier League 90' 6.5 0 0 79 Anfield
Oct 04, 2025 Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland Premier League 90' 7.2 0 0 37 Old Trafford
Sep 27, 2025 Brentford 3-1 Manchester United Premier League 90' 6.7 0 0 61 Brentford Community Stadium
Sep 20, 2025 Manchester United 2-1 Chelsea Premier League 90' 7.2 0 0 83 Old Trafford
Sep 14, 2025 Manchester City 3-0 Manchester United Premier League 90' 6.3 0 0 47 Etihad Stadium
Aug 30, 2025 Manchester United 3-2 Burnley Premier League 90' 6.2 0 0 100 Old Trafford
Aug 24, 2025 Fulham 1-1 Manchester United Premier League 90' 8.5 0 0 41 Craven Cottage
Aug 17, 2025 Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal Premier League 90' 7.5 0 0 46 Old Trafford

Player Market Value

Track Matthijs de Ligt's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €38.0M
Peak Value €75.0M (Q2'19)
€75.0M €37.5M €0
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