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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 1,420 articles about Matthijs de Ligt. Articles 1 to 40:
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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.16:42
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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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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils reject 'several approaches for experienced player
Manchester United will reportedly continue to reject all offers for Harry Maguire as they have no plans to let him go in the January window.Jan 16, 19:24
Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Man City: AFCON star still absent, Matthijs de Ligt update
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.Jan 14, 09:59
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Team News: Man Utd vs. Brighton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 10, 16:30
Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Brighton: AFCON trio still absent, Matthijs de Ligt update
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's FA Cup contest with Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 8, 10:14
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Burnley vs. Man Utd: Darren Fletcher reveals major Red Devils double fitness boost for Turf Moor clash
Manchester United duo Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount are both in line to return to the Red Devils squad for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Burnley.Jan 6, 18:36
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Burnley: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Burnley.Jan 5, 09:49
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Burnley vs. Man Utd: Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim issues Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount fitness updates ahead of Turf Moor battle
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim reveals that Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount could be available for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Burnley.Jan 5, 08:31
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Ruben Amorim update: 'Growing tension' between key figures fuel sack calls as Manchester United continue to struggle
There is reportedly growing tension behind the scenes at Manchester United, with there now significant concerns about Ruben Amorim's future.Jan 4, 19:05
Leeds vs. Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes update delivered as Ruben Amorim reveals team news for Elland Road clash
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim does not expect to recover any injured players for Sunday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.Jan 2, 16:52
Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Leeds United: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.Jan 1, 09:17
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Man United injury news: Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim issues fitness update ahead of Leeds showdown at Elland Road
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is unsure whether his squad will be boosted for Sunday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.Dec 31, 08:27
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Wolves: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Tuesday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.Dec 27, 11:12
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Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United: Mason Mount injury update as Ruben Amorim's side close in on Champions League spots
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim provides an update on the fitness of Mason Mount after the player was taken off at half time against Newcastle United on Friday.Dec 26, 23:12
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Newcastle United: Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Friday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.Dec 23, 22:44
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Manchester United transfer news: Ruben Amorim to 'miss out' on January target as squad 'changes' rumoured
Manchester United will reportedly miss out on a target in the January transfer window, but they are said to still be expecting changes to their squad.Dec 21, 00:16
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