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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 1,464 articles about Matthijs de Ligt. Articles 1 to 40:
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'consider' £35m bid for Borussia Dortmund centre-back
Manchester United are reportedly considering making £35m bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton.07:56
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Team News: Brighton vs. Man 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 Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United.May 23, 16:00
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Brighton vs. Man United: Michael Carrick confirms major Casemiro decision ahead of Seagulls clash
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick reveals that Casemiro will not be involved in Sunday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.May 21, 18:03
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Brighton: Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.May 21, 11:28
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Team News: Man Utd vs. Nottingham Forest injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham ForestMay 16, 12:30
Man United outline Matthijs de Ligt recovery timeline as back operation is confirmed
Manchester United reveal that Matthijs de Ligt has undergone surgery on his back, with the centre-back expected to return in the early stages of next season.May 15, 18:38
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Nottingham Forest: Benjamin Sesko, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.May 14, 12:31
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Man United-linked defender 'planning' summer transfer in new Michael Carrick boost
Manchester United receive a boost in their pursuit of a 6ft 1in La Liga defender, who is planning to leave his current club in the summer transfer window.May 10, 08:34
Team News: Sunderland vs. Man United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester United.May 8, 15:00
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The most dramatic injury-time winners in football history on anniversary of Lucas Moura goal
Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.May 8, 08:13
Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Sunderland: Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Sunderland.May 6, 10:21
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Liverpool: Matheus Cunha, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.Apr 30, 07:33
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Man United transfer news: Michael Carrick addresses centre-back rumours as major Matthijs de Ligt update is issued
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick downplays suggestions that the club could add a centre-back to their squad during this summer's transfer window.Apr 27, 08:59
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The 10 most expensive defenders of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.Apr 27, 07:00
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils scout 'to watch' Juventus player in huge Serie A clash with AC Milan
Manchester United will allegedly have a scout in attendance for AC Milan's Serie A clash with Juventus on Sunday night, with an Old Lady player in their sights.Apr 25, 12:30
Man United issue major Matthijs de Ligt injury update: When will centre-back return to action?
Manchester United reveal that Matthijs de Ligt is back in individual training, as he attempts to overcome a long-term back problem.Apr 24, 18:36
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'going on the offensive' for 6ft 3in powerhouse with 'bargain fee' revealed
Manchester United are reportedly 'going on the offensive' for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande ahead of the summer transfer window.Apr 20, 10:48
Man United injury latest: Matthijs de Ligt's chances of returning this season are dwindling due to "chronic" back problem
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt's back injury is allegedly "chronic" and there is still "no known return date" for the Dutchman.Apr 17, 07:35
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Chelsea: Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.Apr 15, 10:08
Team News: Man United vs. Leeds United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Leeds United.Apr 12, 20:00
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Man United vs. Leeds United: Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu injury updates issued
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick reveals that Lisandro Martinez is in contention to feature in Monday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.Apr 11, 15:38
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Leeds: Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Monday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.Apr 10, 08:09
Man United confirm 25-man squad for Dublin trip as Patrick Dorgu, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo decisions are made
Manchester United confirm their 25-man squad for their training camp in the Republic of Ireland, including decisions on Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt.Apr 6, 16:28
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils the 'favourites' for 6ft 3in centre-back who could be a long-term replacement for Harry Maguire
Manchester United reportedly emerge as the favourites to sign Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell during this summer's transfer window.Apr 1, 08:50
Man United injury news: Fresh Matthijs de Ligt update 'emerges' after Michael Carrick's recent admission
Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt reportedly still hopes that he will be able to make his return from a back injury before the end of the 2025-26 campaign.Mar 25, 09:51
Matthijs de Ligt injury latest: Could Man United centre-back miss the remainder of the season?
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick admits that Matthijs de Ligt could miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign with his troublesome back injury.Mar 20, 11:28
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Man United injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Bournemouth: Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martinez updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension list ahead of Friday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.Mar 19, 20:00
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Team News: Bournemouth vs. Man United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Friday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Manchester United.Mar 18, 15:12
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Bournemouth vs. Man United: Will Red Devils have Lisandro Martinez available for Cherries clash?
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick reveals that Lisandro Martinez will once again be absent when the Red Devils face Bournemouth on Friday night.Mar 18, 14:43
Team News: Man Utd 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.Mar 14, 14:00
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Man United vs. Aston Villa: Red Devils receive major injury boost for key Premier League contest
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick reveals that Mason Mount is back with the first-team group ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Mar 13, 13:44
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.Mar 12, 10:09
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.Mar 12, 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.Mar 11, 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
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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