Matthijs de Ligt

League: Premier LeagueTeam: Manchester UnitedNationality: Netherlands
Positions:CBage:~26

Estimated market value (beta)

€122.9m€167.3m
Confidence: 82%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 77.4 / 100 · Confidence = 82%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration70

Quick first step for a centre-back, useful on short recoveries. (conf 0.85)

Top speed72

Above-average sprint speed for his size, can recover in behind occasionally. (conf 0.8)

Agility68

Reasonably agile for a tall defender but not highly nimble. (conf 0.75)

Stamina78

Generally sustains intensity across matches and recovers well between actions. (conf 0.78)

Control

First touch75

Controlled first touch that helps him operate in tight spaces when building play. (conf 0.8)

Dribbling60

Comfortable carrying the ball short distances but not a dribble-dominant defender. (conf 0.7)

Ball shielding74

Uses body well to protect possession and win physical duels. (conf 0.76)

Ball striking68

Able passer and competent from distance when required; shooting less frequent. (conf 0.7)

Distribution

Short passing80

Reliable short distributor, helps in circulating possession out from the back. (conf 0.86)

Long passing78

Accurate long-range passing that can switch play and find advanced teammates. (conf 0.82)

Crossing45

Not a regular crosser; limited opportunities and technique not a standout. (conf 0.65)

Vision70

Good awareness of teammates and lines of play when initiating attacks. (conf 0.78)

Chance threat

Finishing45

Occasional threat at set pieces but not a reliable finisher from open play. (conf 0.6)

Shot selection50

Rarely takes shots; when he does they are usually well-timed set-piece efforts. (conf 0.6)

Off-ball movement82

Reads opposition movement well and positions to intercept or nullify threats. (conf 0.88)

Set-piece shot50

Occasionally scores from set plays but not a primary set-piece taker. (conf 0.6)

Duels

Aerial88

Dominant in the air due to timing, leap and strength. (conf 0.92)

Ground duels85

Strong in one-on-one ground challenges and physical contests. (conf 0.9)

Defense

Pressing intensity70

Energetic when required but typically balances pressing with positional discipline. (conf 0.72)

Defensive disruption86

Effective at breaking up play through interceptions and well-timed tackles. (conf 0.9)

Defensive positioning90

Consistently positions to block channels and cover teammates. (conf 0.93)

Mental

Composure88

Calm under pressure, rarely panics when pressed high. (conf 0.9)

Decision making84

Generally makes sensible choices in defence and when progressing the ball. (conf 0.88)

Work rate82

High engagement throughout matches and shows consistent effort. (conf 0.86)

Resilience

Injury reliability70

Has had some interruptions but not persistently unavailable over long stretches. (conf 0.7)

Outlook

Potential88

Still in prime development window with room to refine ball-playing and decision facets. (conf 0.84)

Reputation90

Widely regarded as one of the leading young central defenders internationally. (conf 0.9)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

A commanding, ball-playing centre-back known for leadership, aerial presence and calmness in possession. He combines strong positional sense and physicality with the ability to progress play from deep.

Earned early recognition for leadership, captaining senior sides while still in his teens and drawing praise for organisational presence.

Frequently trusted to step into build-up phases as a deep distributor, reflecting confidence from coaches in his passing and composure.

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