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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 1,435 articles about Matthijs de Ligt. Articles 1 to 40:
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Aston Villa: Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.10:09
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'to battle' Real Madrid, Liverpool for 23-year-old defender as club alter transfer stance
Nottingham Forest centre-back Murillo emerges as a target for Manchester United during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.08:47
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Man United vs. Aston Villa: Red Devils handed major injury boost ahead of top-four battle
Manchester United are handed a defensive boost ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.18:19
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Manchester United transfer news: Premier League defender set to be at centre of 'battle' between Red Devils and Liverpool
Manchester United may reportedly have to defeat Liverpool in the race to sign a Premier League defender in the summer transfer window.Mar 8, 00:33
Man Utd ace 'returns to first-team training' as head coach Michael Carrick receives major boost
Shea Lacey allegedly returns to first-team training with Manchester United following a month on the sidelines through injury.Mar 7, 16:47
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Newcastle vs. Man United: Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez fitness updates ahead of Premier League battle
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick issues a team news update ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park.Mar 4, 08:56
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Newcastle United: Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture against Newcastle United.Mar 2, 11:04
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Manchester United injury news: Michael Carrick update on two key stars after Crystal Palace victory at Old Trafford
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick provides an update on the fitness of two key stars after his side beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday.Mar 2, 00:07
Man United vs. Crystal Palace: Will Lisandro Martinez be available for Eagles battle?
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick suggests that Lisandro Martinez could make his return to the squad for Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Feb 28, 13:15
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Man United vs. Crystal Palace: Michael Carrick issues Red Devils injury update ahead of Eagles battle
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says that Matthijs de Ligt is "definitely improving", but the defender will once again be sidelined against Crystal Palace.Feb 27, 13:45
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'planning Norway trip' as club step up pursuit of £4.3m wonderkid
Senior Manchester United figures plan to travel to Norway at the start of March with a view to securing a deal for Tromso defender Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh, according to a report.Feb 26, 17:13
Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Crystal Palace: Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Feb 26, 10:36
Man United injury news: Lisandro Martinez potential return date revealed as Michel Carrick issues fresh update
Manchester United are handed a boost over the fitness of defender Lisandro Martinez following Monday’s 1-0 Premier League win at Everton.Feb 24, 12:30
Everton vs. Man United: Matthijs de Ligt, Mason Mount injury updates delivered ahead of Toffees battle
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick does not expect to have either Matthijs de Ligt or Mason Mount available for Monday's Premier League clash with Everton.Feb 20, 13:51
Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Everton: Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Monday's Premier League clash with Everton.Feb 20, 12:52
Matthijs de Ligt injury news: When will Man United centre-back return to action?
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt will return to action next month following a lengthy time out with a back issue, according to a report.Feb 16, 16:42
Man United handed major injury boost as Red Devils look ahead to Everton battle
Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire trained alongside his teammates on Saturday after being substituted against West Ham United with an apparent hamstring issue.Feb 14, 19:14
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Man Utd's Harry Maguire issues update on fitness after injury scare vs. West Ham United
Manchester United's Harry Maguire plays down fears that he could be set for another spell on the sidelines after being substituted against West Ham United.Feb 11, 09:36
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Team News: West Ham vs. Man Utd injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Manchester United.Feb 9, 20:15
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West Ham vs. Man Utd: Red Devils hit with fresh 'doubt' for Premier League battle
Leny Yoro was not spotted among the Manchester United players who arrived at Stockport station on Monday to board a train to London.Feb 9, 19:15
West Ham vs. Man United: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt injury updates issued ahead of Premier League battle
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick reveals that Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt are again set to be unavailable for Tuesday's Premier League contest with West Ham United.Feb 9, 15:30
Manchester United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. West Ham United: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.Feb 8, 20:08
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Team News: Man United vs. Tottenham injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.Feb 6, 12:30
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Man United vs Tottenham: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.Feb 6, 08:00
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Man United injury news: Latest Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt update from Michael Carrick before Tottenham clash
Man United interim head coach Michael Carrick provides the latest update on the fitness of his squad before Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.Feb 5, 15:55
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Preview:Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 5, 09:50
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JJ Gabriel: The future of Man Utd is again included in first-team training session
Wonderkid JJ Gabriel was once again involved in Manchester United's first-team training session on Wednesday.Feb 4, 13:01
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.Feb 4, 10:15
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The 10 most expensive defenders of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.Feb 3, 08:00
Team News: Man Utd vs. Fulham 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 Fulham.Jan 31, 14:00
Man United injury news: Red Devils head coach Michael Carrick delivers triple update ahead of Fulham battle
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick reveals that Joshua Zirkzee is back training with the team ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Fulham.Jan 30, 13:44
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'bracing themselves' for Barcelona interest in key player
Barcelona reportedly consider an approach for Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez during this summer's transfer window.Jan 30, 07:59
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Fulham: Patrick Dorgu, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Fulham.Jan 29, 10:41
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Arsenal vs. Man United: Red Devils head coach Michael Carrick handed major boost for Premier League contest
Noussair Mazraoui returns to the Manchester United squad for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.Jan 24, 17:24
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Team News: Arsenal vs. Man Utd injury, suspension lists, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United.Jan 24, 16:30
Man United injury news: Michael Carrick delivers Matthijs de Ligt update amid confusion surrounding centre-back's lengthy absence
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick hopes that Matthijs de Ligt will be able to return for the Red Devils "in the next couple of weeks".Jan 23, 13:48
Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Arsenal: Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.Jan 22, 12:32
Man Utd injury news: Forward and key defender miss training but teenage sensation features in lead-up to Arsenal clash
Manchester United were missing a forward and key defender from Wednesday's training session, as Michael Carrick's side prepares for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.Jan 21, 14:53
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Premier League GW23: Injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club
Sports Mole rounds up all of the injury news, team news, absentees and doubts for every club ahead of gameweek 23 of the 2025-26 Premier League season.Jan 20, 11:40
Man United vs. Man City: Matthijs de Ligt injury update issued ahead of Manchester derby
Manchester United will once again be without the services of Matthijs de Ligt for Saturday's Manchester derby with Manchester City.Jan 16, 20:07
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