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M. de Ligt
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M. de Ligt vs Liverpool
3 games playedMatthijs de Ligt's next match is on Sun 22 Nov at 16:30 against Liverpool. See how Matthijs de Ligt did in earlier matches against Liverpool.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Oct 19, 2025 | |||||||||||
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| Sep 1, 2024 |
LIVvMUN
Sun 22 Nov 16:30Sun 16:30Before the next match
Liverpool v Man United, Sun 22 NovWhat Liverpool allow centre backs
Position stats4 appearances at CB against Liverpool in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premier League.
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Odds OutliersMatthijs de Ligt 2025/2026 season stats
As a center back, Matthijs de Ligt has appeared in 13 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,170 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2025/2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 13 | 1,170 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 6.89 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.70 |
| Total | 14 | 1,244 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 6.88 |
Attacking stats
Matthijs de Ligt has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 106 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 expected goals (xG), 1.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 75th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Matthijs de Ligt has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 390 minutes. Matthijs de Ligt has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.8 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Matthijs de Ligt has completed 537 of 612 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Matthijs de Ligt completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 74 duels .
Defending stats
Matthijs de Ligt makes 19 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 68 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 62 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Matthijs de Ligt has committed 6 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly center back (9 appearances), also at right center back (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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A. Diallo
24 yrs#16
B. Mbeumo
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B. Sesko
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A. Santos22 yrs#17
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23 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2026/2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Champions League | 2 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.92 |
Champions League2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.85 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 29 | 2,127 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 6.95 |
 Europa League | 9 | 665 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.94 |
 UEFA Nations League | 5 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.46 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.68 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7.55 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 3 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.97 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.79 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 22 | 1,391 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 6.71 |
| Champions League | 6 | 467 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7.17 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 31 | 2,404 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 7.22 |
| Champions League | 7 | 615 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7.24 |
 DFB Pokal | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7.27 |
| UEFA Nations League | 3 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.49 |
2021/2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 31 | 2,675 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 7.22 |
| Champions League | 7 | 627 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.88 |
2020
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 3 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.17 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 451 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6.29 |
About Matthijs de Ligt
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Matthijs de Ligt has scored 1 goal across 13 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1170 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Matthijs de Ligt has attempted 11 shots with 3 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.45 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Matthijs de Ligt has created 3 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Matthijs de Ligt has contributed 3 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Matthijs de Ligt has registered 19 tackles (13 won), 16 interceptions, and 68 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 537 from 612 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Matthijs de Ligt has won 74 of 118 total duels.
Discipline
Matthijs de Ligt has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 5.
About Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt is a 27-year-old defender playing for Manchester United in the Premier League, representing Netherlands. Matthijs de Ligt is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 12 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Matthijs de Ligt's most recent match was at home against Roma on March 26th. Man United won 3-2. Matthijs de Ligt played 2 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
- July 9th4-4 drawvsAston Villa(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 26th3-2 winvsRoma(2 mins, rating 0)
- February 28th2-0 lossatChelsea(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 27th0-3 lossvsAFC Bournemouth(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 8th4-1 lossatComo(79 mins, rating 5.83)
Next fixture
Matthijs de Ligt and Manchester United are next in action on November 7th against Liverpool in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Liverpool vs Manchester United match preview.
Teammates at Manchester United
Matthijs de Ligt currently plays alongside Matheus Cunha, Harry Maguire, Karl Darlow, Kobbie Mainoo, Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Noussair Mazraoui, Luke Shaw, Youri Tielemans, Senne Lammens, Ayden Heaven, Patrick Dorgu, Bruno Fernandes, Carlos Baleba, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro MartÃnez, Shea Lacey, Marcus Rashford, Andrey Santos, Harry Amass, Dermot Mee, Mason Mount, Tyler Fletcher, Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Tom Heaton, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt at Manchester United.