Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Matthijs de Ligt
26 years old
Manchester United 
Premier League Position
Defender
Height
187 cm
Weight
89 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
12 Aug 1999 - Netherlands
Birth City
Leiderdorp
Ranking
3rd
— Premier League
Statistics of M. de Ligt — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
13
Starts
13
Minutes played
1170
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
19
Interceptions
15
Fouls committed
6
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
612 - 87%
Duels won %
63% (74/118)
📊 General
Appearances
18
Starts
15
Minutes played
1383
Goals
1
Average rating
6.76/10
Cards
0
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
19
Interceptions
15
Fouls committed
8
Key passes
3
Passes - accuracy
763 - 3%
Duels won %
61% (79/130)
Standings Premier League 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | LDWWD |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 | WWDWW |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 | WWDLL |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 | DLDLW |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 | DDWWD |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 | WWDDL |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | LLWLW |
| 9 |  Brentford | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | DDLWL |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 | LWDLL |
| 11 |  Fulham | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | WDLLW |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | LWDWL |
| 13 |  Everton | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | LLDDL |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | LWDWD |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | LDLDL |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 | DLDWW |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 | WLDWW |
| 18 |  West Ham | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | WLLLW |
| 19 |  Burnley | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 | DLDLL |
| 20 |  Wolves | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 | DDLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Manchester United
A. Bayındır
S. Lammens
T. Heaton
A. Heaven
Diogo Dalot
G. Kukonki
H. Maguire
L. Shaw
L. Yoro
Lisandro Martínez
M. de Ligt
N. Mazraoui
P. Dorgu
T. Fredricson
T. Malacia
A. Diallo
B. Mbeumo
Bruno Fernandes
Casemiro
J. Fletcher
J. Moorhouse
K. Mainoo
M. Mount
M. Ugarte
Matheus Cunha
T. Fletcher
B. Šeško
Bendito Mantato
J. Zirkzee
O. Martin
S. Lacey
Career of M. de Ligt since 2018
2025/2026
Manchester United
Manchester United18Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Manchester United
Manchester United35Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Bayern München
Bayern München29Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Bayern München
Bayern München44Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Juventus
Juventus42Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Juventus
Juventus36Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Juventus
Juventus39Apps
4Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019
Ajax
Ajax55Apps
7Goals
1Assists
Rating
2025/2026Manchester United
Manchester United13Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Manchester United
Manchester United30Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Bayern München
Bayern München22Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Bayern München
Bayern München32Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Juventus
Juventus31Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Juventus
Juventus27Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Juventus
Juventus29Apps
4Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Ajax
Ajax33Apps
3Goals
1Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
Bayern München
→
Manchester United
€ 45M
Bayern München
Manchester United
2022
Juventus
→
Bayern München
€ 67M
Juventus
Bayern München
2019
Ajax
→
Juventus
€ 75M
Ajax
Juventus
HONOURS
Premier League Summer Series
World
2025
Winner
UEFA Europa League
Europe
2024/2025
2nd Place
Super Cup
Germany
2023
2nd Place
Bundesliga
Germany
2022/2023
Winner
Super Cup
Germany
2022
Winner
Super Cup
Italy
2022
2nd Place
Coppa Italia
Italy
2021/2022
2nd Place
Super Cup
Italy
2021
Winner
Trofeo Joan Gamper
World
2021
2nd Place
Coppa Italia
Italy
2020/2021
Winner
Coppa Italia
Italy
2019/2020
2nd Place
Serie A
Italy
2019/2020
Winner
Florida Cup
World
2019
2nd Place
Super Cup
Italy
2019
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2018/2019
Winner
UEFA Nations League
Europe
2018/2019
2nd Place
KNVB Beker
Netherlands
2018/2019
Winner
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2017/2018
2nd Place
U19 Divisie 1
Netherlands
2016/2017
Winner
Eerste Divisie
Netherlands
2016/2017
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2016/2017
2nd Place
UEFA Europa League
Europe
2016/2017
2nd Place
U19 Divisie 1
Netherlands
2015/2016
Winner
BIOGRAPHY
A regular presence in Manchester United's squad, M. de Ligt has made his mark in the Premier League through consistent performances. Born in Leiderdorp, Netherlands, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. His profile as a defender is enhanced by his dimensions — 187 cm tall and 89 kg — ideal for the professional game. His combativeness and defensive intelligence allow him to contain even the most dangerous attackers. His arrival at Manchester United in 2024 for € 45M was a statement of intent from a club with serious ambitions. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted Premier League Summer Series, Super Cup, Bundesliga, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. This 2025/2026 term, he is one of the players that Manchester United rely on to achieve their objectives in the Premier League. M. de Ligt continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.