Matthijs de Ligt

Netherlands · Centre-back · Gen 4 · Mbappé & Yamal · Peak 2018-2021

Strong, aerially dominant centre-back who captained Ajax as a teenager

73.8OVR#878 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Top 10 attributes

Strength90
Heading88
Aerial Duels88
Leadership88
Standing Tackle87
Marking86
Determination86
Interceptions85
Defensive Positioning84
Sliding Tackle84

All 64 attributes

Speed 61.3

Top Speed72
Acceleration70
Dribbling Speed48
Top Speed with Ball64
Knock-on & Run58
Change of Pace56

Shooting 57.4

Finishing52
Shot Power76
Long Shots64
Volleys52
Curve48
Penalties56
Heading88
Direct Free Kicks42
Shooting Creativity42
Acrobatics54

Passing 61.3

Short Passing78
Long Passing76
Through Balls62
Crossing45
Link-up Play66
Vision66
Set-Piece Delivery36

Ball Control 65.3

Dribbling62
Possession76
First Touch72
Skills & Tricks48
Weak Foot60
Press Resistance74

Movement 59.8

Off-the-Ball Movement46
Runs in Behind44
Attacking Positioning52
Anticipation83
Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 75.0

Decision Making80
Spatial Awareness80
Game Management76
Tactical Creativity64

Defending Skill 84.7

Defensive Positioning84
Marking86
Interceptions85
Standing Tackle87
Sliding Tackle84
Offside Trap82

Physical 77.0

Strength90
Stamina80
Agility66
Balance74
Recovery80
Reactions79
Hold-up Play54
Aerial Duels88
Aggression82

Mental 84.7

Big-Game Temperament84
Leadership88
Selflessness84
Concentration82
Determination86
Tactical Discipline84

Career 66.0

Consistency74
Longevity70
Achievements59
Durability72
Loyalty55

Profile

Born: 12 August 1999
Height: 189 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 2016–now
Prime: 2018-2021

Club career

2016–2019 Ajax
2019–2022 Juventus
2022–2024 Bayern Munich
2024–now Manchester United

Honours

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 1

2018–19

League title · Serie A Juventus 1

2019–20

League title · Bundesliga Bayern Munich 1

2022–23

Coppa Italia 1

2020–21

KNVB Cup 1