Matthijs de Ligt
NetherlandsPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Matthijs 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.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 51 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.80 | 75 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 61 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 52 |
| Shot conversion | 9.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 77 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 68 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.38 | 76 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.23 | 71 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.20 | 19 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.23 | 30 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.15 | 71 |
Matthijs de Ligt has taken 11 shots with 3 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 106 minutes. 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. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 612 | 47.10 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 537 | 41.30 | 62 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 76 |
| Long balls won | 21 | 1.62 | 44 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.08 | 94 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.31 | 63 |
| Backward passes | 40 | 3.08 | 16 |
| Passes (final third) | 44 | 3.38 | 12 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.08 | 13 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.15 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 45 |
| Duels won | 74 | 5.69 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 50 | 3.85 | 93 |
| Touches | 791 | 60.80 | 37 |
| Possession lost | 89 | 6.85 | 15 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.46 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 0.38 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.08 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0.31 | 17 |
Matthijs de Ligt completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 74 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.46 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 1.00 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.23 | 64 |
| Clearances | 68 | 5.23 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 3.08 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 4 | 0.31 | 70 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 68 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 30 |
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
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.46 | 11 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 5 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 0.85 | 12 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
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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Matthijs de Ligt previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.85 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Champions League| 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 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 European Championship | 3 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.17 |
| 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.
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 26-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 away at Crystal Palace on November 27th. Manchester United won 1-2. Matthijs de Ligt played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.45.
Recent matches
- September 22nd1-4 winatWolverhampton Wanderers(0 mins)
- October 8th1-1 drawvsWest Ham United(0 mins)
- November 27th1-2 winatCrystal Palace(90 mins, rating 6.45)
- May 23rd0-1 lossvsEverton(90 mins, rating 7.67)
- March 13th4-0 winvsLithuania(90 mins, rating 7.71)
Teammates at Manchester United
Matthijs de Ligt currently plays alongside Noussair Mazraoui, Tyler Fredricson, Joshua Zirkzee, Diogo Dalot, Chido Obi, Jack Fletcher, Harry Amass, Ayden Heaven, Toby Collyer, Lisandro Martínez, Harry Maguire, Amad Diallo, Dan Gore, Dermot Mee, Bryan Mbeumo, Senne Lammens, Matthijs de Ligt, Ethan Wheatley, T. Fletcher, Andrey Santos, Luke Shaw, Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu, Marcus Rashford, Tom Heaton, Matheus Cunha, Altay Bayındır, Bruno Fernandes, Leny Yoro, Youri Tielemans, Karl Darlow, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo and Diego León at Manchester United.