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Matthijs de Ligt

Matthijs de Ligt

Matthijs de Ligt is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the Netherlands national team. De Ligt made his debut for Ajax's senior team in September 2016 in a cup game against Willem II. He scored from a corner after 25 minutes, making him the club's second-youngest goalscorer ever behind Clarence Seedorf. Wikipedia
Complete nameMatthijs de Ligt
Club
Club number4
National team
National team number6
Birth date12.08.1999 (age 26)
Country of birth
Netherlands
City ​​of birthLeiderdorp
Positiondefender
Footright
Contract until30.06.2029
Market value
Height/weight 189 cm / 84 kg
Links
Date Team Team
Premier League
10.02.2026
1:1 Will not play: back injury
Premier League
07.02.2026
2:0 Will not play: back injury
Premier League
01.02.2026
3:2 Will not play: back injury
Premier League
25.01.2026
3:2 Will not play: back injury
Premier League
17.01.2026
2:0 Will not play: back injury
Premier League
07.01.2026
2:2 Will not play: back injury
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