CB
Matthijs de Ligt
CB · Defender · Centre-back
26y·🇳🇱Netherlands·187cm
Apps30
Min2,128
G2
A0
xG1.8
xA0.0
Rating6.91
Form
DWDWL
Strong sampleEmerging (24–26)
Attributes
Defending
TacklesTacklesSuccessful tackles dispossessing an opponent.30
InterceptionsInterceptionsPossession regains by reading and cutting off opposition passes.33
BlocksBlocksShots or passes blocked by the player's body.21
Duels Won %Aerial Duels Won %Percentage of contested aerial duels the player won — note: calculated against total duels, not aerial-only.63.8%
Passing
Key PassesKey PassesPasses that create a shot for a teammate but don't result in an assist.6
Pass AccuracyPass Completion %Percentage of pass attempts that reached a teammate.42%
Progressive PassesProgressive PassesPasses that move the ball meaningfully toward the opponent's goal.164
Possession
DribblesDribbles CompletedSuccessful take-ons beating a defender on the dribble.2
Progressive CarriesProgressive CarriesBall carries that move the ball meaningfully toward goal.3
Box TouchesTouches in BoxOpen-play touches taken inside the opposition penalty area.24
Radar
vs. Defenders across domestic leagues, 2024/25
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Role Suitability
Ball-Playing Defender
Stopper
Sweeper