Super Cup
2×
2022 · 2021
#4
Matthijs de Ligt is a defender from Netherlands who plays for Manchester United, wearing shirt number 4. This season he has made 2 appearances. Born in 1999, he stands 1.89 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Matthijs de Ligt
Known as
M. de Ligt
Position
Defender
Team
Manchester United
Nationality
Netherlands
Date of birth
12 August 1999
Age
27 years
Height
1.89 m
Weight
89 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
4
Season statistics
2
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 1
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Trophy cabinet · 10 won
U19 Divisie 1
2×
2016/2017 · 2015/2016
Premier League Summer Series
1×
2025
Bundesliga
1×
2022/2023
Coppa Italia
1×
2020/2021
Serie A
1×
2019/2020
Eredivisie
1×
2018/2019
KNVB Cup
1×
2018/2019
Runner-up finishes
Runner-up finishes · 13: UEFA Europa League (2024/2025, 2016/2017) · Super Cup (2023, 2022, 2019) · Coppa Italia (2021/2022, 2019/2020) · Trofeo Joan Gamper (2021) · Florida Cup (2019) · UEFA Nations League (2018/2019) · Eredivisie (2017/2018, 2016/2017) · Eerste Divisie (2016/2017)
Honours and individual awards
Matthijs de Ligt has won 18 individual honours across 17 different awards.
Player of the year awards
- ABN AMRO Future Cup Best Player 2015
- Copa Amsterdam Best Player 2015
- Dutch Footballer of the Year 2018–19
Team selections
- Eredivisie Team of the Year 2× 2017–18, 2018–19
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season 2018–19
- UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season 2016–17
- UEFA Team of the Year 2019
Other honours
- Ajax Talent of the Future (Sjaak Swart Award) 2016
- Ajax Talent of the Year (Marco van Basten Award) 2018
- Bundesliga Rookie of the Month 2023
- Bundesliga Team of the Season 2022–23
- Kopa Trophy 2019
- Talent of the year 2018
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament 2016
- UEFA Nations League Finals Team of the Tournament 2019
- VDV Bundesliga Team of the Season 2022–23
Monthly and one-off awards
- Bundesliga Goal of the Season 2022–23
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Netherlands National team -
The career of Matthijs de Ligt so far
Matthijs de Ligt 's career began at Jong Ajax. He moved to Ajax in 2017, to Juventus in 2019 for €86m, to FC Bayern München in 2022 for €67m and then to Manchester United in 2024 for €45m. He has won 10 trophies, including Premier League Summer Series, Bundesliga, Super Cup. He currently plays for Manchester United.
Career history · 4 transfers
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2024
FC Bayern München Manchester United
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2022
Juventus FC Bayern München
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2019
Ajax Juventus
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2017
Jong Ajax Ajax
Frequently asked questions about Matthijs de Ligt
What team does Matthijs de Ligt play for?
Matthijs de Ligt plays for Manchester United.
What position does Matthijs de Ligt play?
Matthijs de Ligt plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Matthijs de Ligt ?
Matthijs de Ligt is 27 years old, born on 12 August 1999.
How tall is Matthijs de Ligt ?
Matthijs de Ligt is 1.89 m (6′2″) tall.
Where is Matthijs de Ligt from?
Matthijs de Ligt is from Netherlands.
Which teams has Matthijs de Ligt played for?
Matthijs de Ligt has played for Jong Ajax, Ajax, Juventus, FC Bayern München and Manchester United.
Where can you follow Matthijs de Ligt ?
You can follow Matthijs de Ligt on Instagram (@mdeligt_), X (Twitter) (@mdeligt_04) and Facebook. These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Matthijs de Ligt wear?
Matthijs de Ligt wears shirt number 4 for Manchester United.
When did Matthijs de Ligt join Manchester United?
Matthijs de Ligt joined Manchester United from FC Bayern München on 13 August 2024 for a fee of €45m.