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Back injury (Dec 5, 2025)Expected return: Early May 2026
Height
4
Shirt
26 years
Aug 12, 1999
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€45.8M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2029
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches36%Shot attempts94%Goals70%
Chances created25%Aerial duels won95%Defensive contributions34%
Transfer value: €45.8M
Highest: €80.3M(Dec 31, 2020)
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Premier League 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
13
Started
13
Matches
1,170
Minutes played
6.97
Rating
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Nov 30, 2025

Crystal Palace
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Nov 24, 2025

Everton
L0-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Nov 17, 2025

Lithuania
W4-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.9

Nov 14, 2025

Poland
D1-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 8, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur
D2-2
90
1
0
0
0
7.6

Nov 1, 2025

Nottingham Forest
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Oct 25, 2025

Brighton & Hove Albion
W4-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.7

Oct 19, 2025

Liverpool
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.8

Oct 4, 2025

Sunderland
W2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Sep 27, 2025

Brentford
L3-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.3
Manchester United

Nov 30, 2025

Premier League
Crystal Palace
1-2
90‎’‎
7.1

Nov 24, 2025

Premier League
Everton
0-1
90‎’‎
7.0
Netherlands

Nov 17, 2025

World Cup Qualification UEFA
Lithuania
4-0
90‎’‎
7.9

Nov 14, 2025

World Cup Qualification UEFA
Poland
1-1
Bench
Manchester United

Nov 8, 2025

Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur
2-2
90‎’‎
7.6
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 27%
  • 11Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 1.46xG
2 - 2
Shot typeHeaderSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.10xG0.78xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,170

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
1.46
xG on target (xGOT)
1.53
Non-penalty xG
1.46
Shots
11
Shots on target
3
Headed shots
6

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.77
Successful passes
537
Successful passes %
87.7%
Accurate long balls
21
Accurate long balls %
47.7%
Chances created
3
Big chances created
2
Successful crosses
4
Successful crosses %
80.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
1
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
74
Duels won %
62.7%
Aerial duels won
50
Aerial duels won %
61.7%
Touches
791
Touches in opposition box
18
Dispossessed
1
Fouls won
5

Defending

Defensive contributions
109
Tackles
19
Interceptions
15
Blocked shots
7
Fouls committed
6
Recoveries
40
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
6
Clearances
68
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
20
xG against while on pitch
18.82

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Matthijs de Ligt is a 26-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Manchester United, born on August 12, 1999, who is right-footed. Follow Matthijs de Ligt on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Matthijs de Ligt has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,170 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.97.

Matthijs de Ligt scores highly on Rating compared to center backs in the Premier League.

Matthijs de Ligt's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matthijs de Ligt's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Manchester United face Chelsea in the Premier League.

Explore Matthijs de Ligt's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matthijs de Ligt's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matthijs de Ligt currently plays for Manchester United alongside Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Joshua Zirkzee, Tyrell Malacia, Patrick Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Amad, Casemiro, Bryan Mbeumo, Tom Heaton, Luke Shaw, Manuel Ugarte, Ayden Heaven, Benjamin Sesko, Senne Lammens, Chido Obi, Tyler Fredricson, Kobbie Mainoo, and Shea Lacey. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matthijs de Ligt's career has also included time at Bayern München, Juventus, Ajax, and Jong Ajax.

On the international stage, Matthijs de Ligt has represented Netherlands, Netherlands U19, and Netherlands U17.

Matthijs de Ligt is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Matthijs de Ligt has won 10 titles: Bundesliga (2022/2023) and Super Cup (2022/2023) with Bayern München, Serie A (2019/2020), Supercoppa (2020/2021), and Coppa Italia (2020/2021) with Juventus, Eredivisie (2018/2019) and KNVB Cup (2018/2019) with Ajax, and U19 Divisie 1 (2016/2017, 2015/2016) and Jeugdcup U19 (2016/2017) with Ajax U19.

Matthijs de Ligt has competed in Premier League, EFL Cup, World Cup UEFA qualification, FA Cup, Europa League, UEFA Nations League A, Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, Champions League, EURO Qualification qualification, Super Cup, World Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EURO, Eredivisie, Champions League Qualification qualification, and Eerste Divisie. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matthijs de Ligt, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matthijs de Ligt to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches36%Shot attempts94%Goals70%
Chances created25%Aerial duels won95%Defensive contributions34%

Career

Senior career

Manchester UnitedAug 2024 - now
56
3
73
5
117
8
117
13
17
1

Youth career

10
1

National team

52
2
3
0
11
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Bayern München

Germany
1
Bundesliga(22/23)
1
Super Cup(22/23)

Ajax U19

Netherlands
2
U19 Divisie 1(16/17 · 15/16)
1
Jeugdcup U19(16/17)

News

About

Matthijs de Ligt is a 26-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Manchester United, born on August 12, 1999, who is right-footed. Follow Matthijs de Ligt on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premier League season, Matthijs de Ligt has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,170 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.97.

Matthijs de Ligt scores highly on Rating compared to center backs in the Premier League.

Matthijs de Ligt's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Matthijs de Ligt's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Manchester United face Chelsea in the Premier League.

Explore Matthijs de Ligt's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Matthijs de Ligt's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Matthijs de Ligt currently plays for Manchester United alongside Altay Bayindir, Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez, Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Joshua Zirkzee, Tyrell Malacia, Patrick Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Amad, Casemiro, Bryan Mbeumo, Tom Heaton, Luke Shaw, Manuel Ugarte, Ayden Heaven, Benjamin Sesko, Senne Lammens, Chido Obi, Tyler Fredricson, Kobbie Mainoo, and Shea Lacey. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Matthijs de Ligt's career has also included time at Bayern München, Juventus, Ajax, and Jong Ajax.

On the international stage, Matthijs de Ligt has represented Netherlands, Netherlands U19, and Netherlands U17.

Matthijs de Ligt is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Matthijs de Ligt has won 10 titles: Bundesliga (2022/2023) and Super Cup (2022/2023) with Bayern München, Serie A (2019/2020), Supercoppa (2020/2021), and Coppa Italia (2020/2021) with Juventus, Eredivisie (2018/2019) and KNVB Cup (2018/2019) with Ajax, and U19 Divisie 1 (2016/2017, 2015/2016) and Jeugdcup U19 (2016/2017) with Ajax U19.

Matthijs de Ligt has competed in Premier League, EFL Cup, World Cup UEFA qualification, FA Cup, Europa League, UEFA Nations League A, Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, Champions League, EURO Qualification qualification, Super Cup, World Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, EURO, Eredivisie, Champions League Qualification qualification, and Eerste Divisie. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Matthijs de Ligt, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Matthijs de Ligt to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.