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Matthijs de Ligt
Born: August 12, 1999
Height: 6' 2" (189cm)
Weight: 14st 0lb (89kg)
Hometown: Leiderdorp, Netherlands
Nationality: 
Dutch
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DutchPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 2008-2016 | Ajax |
| Senior | 2016-2019 | Ajax |
| 2019-2022 | Juventus | |
| 2022-2024 | Bayern Munich | |
| 2024- | Manchester United | |
| International | 2017- | Netherlands |
Sports Mole has 1,339 articles about Matthijs de Ligt. Articles 1 to 40:
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Netherlands lineup vs. Malta: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Malta in Groningen.Jun 9, 02:15
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Preview: Netherlands vs Malta - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Netherlands and Malta, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 13:48
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Netherlands lineup vs. Finland: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Finland.Jun 5, 17:04
Preview: Finland vs Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup qualifier between Finland and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 5, 16:38
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Jonathan Tah's Bayern Munich shirt number, contract length confirmed as Vincent Kompany completes second summer transfer
Bayern Munich complete the signing of defender Jonathan Tah on a free transfer from Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen.May 29, 08:33
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Preview: Hong Kong vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Hong Kong and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 28, 21:55
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Matheus Cunha, Liam Delap to Man United: How Ruben Amorim's side could line up with £92.5m duo
Sports Mole takes a look at how Man United could line up with Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap should they both join Ruben Amorim's side ahead of next season.May 27, 14:25
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The top 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history on anniversary of Solskjaer, Thomas heroics
Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.May 26, 20:05
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Man United's post-season tour squad confirmed with Alejandro Garnacho, Andre Onana decisions made amid transfer talk
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim names a 32-man squad for the post-season trip to Asia, including Alejandro Garnacho and Andre Onana.May 25, 22:05
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Team News: Manchester United vs. Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa.May 24, 15:00
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Man United vs. Aston Villa: Red Devils set to be without key man for final Premier League fixture
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim reveals that Leny Yoro is unlikely to be involved in Sunday's Premier League contest with Aston Villa.May 24, 14:19
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Man United lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for final Premier League game of 2024-25
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.May 23, 17:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F19%2Fruben-amorim_2.jpg "Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on May 11, 2025")
Preview: Manchester United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 23, 16:57
Man United injury, suspension news vs. Aston Villa: Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa.May 22, 09:00
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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Man United: Lineups for Europa League final confirmed as both managers make major calls
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur confirm their starting XIs for Wednesday's Europa League final in Bilbao, Spain.May 21, 17:48
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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Man United: Which team do Gary Neville, Roy Keane think will win the Europa League final?
Former Manchester United captains Gary Neville and Roy Keane back the Red Devils to overcome Tottenham Hotspur in the final of the Europa League.May 21, 14:11
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Tottenham vs. Man United: Ruben Amorim shocked by recovery of Red Devils ace for Europa League final
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that Joshua Zirkzee's fast return from a hamstring injury to make the Europa League final caught him by surprise.May 20, 20:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F51%2Ftotutd.jpg "Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham Hotspur and Diogo Dalot of Manchester United on December 19, 2024")
Team News: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Europa League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.May 20, 19:00
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Man United's squad for Europa League final is confirmed with Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee decisions made
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim names Leny Yoro, Diogo Dalot and Joshua Zirkzee in his squad for Wednesday's Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.May 20, 14:47
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Man United receive enormous triple injury boost ahead of Europa League final as Red Devils prepare for season-defining contest
Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee train with Manchester United on Tuesday morning, fuelling suggestions that the trio will be involved in the Europa League final.May 20, 10:25
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Manchester United lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Europa League final, as Amorim considers Garnacho claim
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Wednesday's Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.May 19, 15:25
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Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 19, 14:06
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Man United injury, suspension news vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Diogo Dalot updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.May 18, 06:49
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Man United's injury situation ahead of Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur revealed
Manchester United did not pick up any fresh injury concerns during Friday night's Premier League contest with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.May 17, 11:39
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Team News: Chelsea vs. Manchester United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester United.May 15, 19:15
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Man United receive major injury boost ahead of Europa League final with defender back in the squad for Chelsea clash
Manchester United centre-back Ayden Heaven is included in the travelling squad for Friday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.May 15, 17:28
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Man United 'learn asking price' for centre-back 'target' as Ruben Amorim makes transfer claim
Manchester United allegedly learn that they will have to come up with an offer of at least £20m if they wish to sign Fiorentina defender Pietro Comuzzo this summer.May 15, 16:30
Man United transfer news: Ruben Amorim hints at centre-back arrival after making worrying Leny Yoro claim
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim suggests that the club could move for a new centre-back this summer amid concerns regarding Leny Yoro's foot injury.May 15, 14:47
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim addresses future as Judgement Day approaches for Portuguese
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is "far from quitting" after suggesting that he should be sacked if he is unable to turn around the club's fortunes.May 14, 16:11
Tottenham vs. Man United: Will Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven, Diogo Dalot be fit for Europa League final?
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven and Diogo Dalot are all working to be fit for the Europa League final.May 14, 15:53
Man United injury news: Four Red Devils defenders missing from training, one week before Europa League final
Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Ayden Heaven and Diogo Dalot all miss Manchester United's training session on Wednesday.May 14, 12:43
Man United injury, suspension news vs. Chelsea: Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Friday night.May 13, 09:00
Leny Yoro injury update: Will Man United defender be fit for Europa League final?
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim hopes that Leny Yoro will be fit for the Europa League final despite limping off the field against West Ham United.May 11, 16:58
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Man United facing being without key player for Europa League final after injury occurs against West Ham
Leny Yoro emerges as a serious doubt for the Europa League final after limping off the field during Manchester United's Premier League clash with West Ham United.May 11, 14:38
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Man United handed unexpected injury boost ahead of Europa League final with ace opening door to return
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee reveals that he could be fit for the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur.May 11, 08:30
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Team News: Manchester United vs. West Ham United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and West Ham United.May 10, 13:15
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Manchester United set for Premier League transfer battle with 'plotting' Newcastle United for Bundesliga centre-back
Manchester United will look to qualify for the Champions League next season by making additions in the summer, but they may face competition from Newcastle United.May 9, 17:48
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Man United injury news: Ruben Amorim reveals key man's fitness is being managed ahead of Europa League final
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that Harry Maguire is unlikely to be involved in Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.May 9, 14:43
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Man United injury, suspension news vs. West Ham United: Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with West Ham United.May 9, 07:15
Man United vs. Athletic Bilbao: Starting XIs confirmed for Europa League blockbuster at Old Trafford
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim confirms his starting side for Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao.May 8, 17:48
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