Anthony Gordon vs Matthijs de Ligt Soccer Stats Comparison

Comparing the career performance, market value, and physical attributes of Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) and Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United). Use the interactive radar charts and history timelines below to analyze their head-to-head stats.

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Anthony Gordon

Newcastle UnitedEngland

Market Value

€55,000,000

Equal

Career Honors

1

Trailer

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Anthony Gordon has recorded 28 goals and 22 assists across matches. Standing at 183cm and weighing 73kg, this Right footed player has earned 1 major trophies.

Anthony value leader

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Matthijs de Ligt

Manchester UnitedNetherlands

Market Value

€55,000,000

Equal

Career Honors

3

Leader

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Matthijs de Ligt has recorded 28 goals and 10 assists across matches. Standing at 189cm and weighing 89kg, this Right footed player has earned 3 major trophies.

Matthijs value leader
Similarity Analysis
64%Match

Quite Comparable

Based on our proprietary algorithm analyzing pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, and physicality.

Distinct Advantages
43

defending

Ligtis 51% more effective
23

shooting

Gordonis 29% more effective
22

pace

Gordonis 24% more effective
18

physical

Ligtis 21% more effective

Player Identity

Skill Moves

4

Weak Foot

3

Nickname

Flash

Academy

Everton

Fun Fact

"He was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2023 U21 Euros."

Player Identity

Skill Moves

2

Weak Foot

3

Nickname

The Wall

Academy

Ajax

Fun Fact

"He was the youngest captain to ever lead a team in a Champions League knockout game."

Transfer & Career History

Comparing clubs, apps, and goals throughout their professional journey.

Anthony Gordon's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Everton2017-2023657
Newcastle United2023-Present5814

Matthijs de Ligt's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Ajax2016-2019778
Juventus2019-2022878
Bayern Munich2022-2024535
Manchester United2024-Present181

Attribute Breakdown

Compare pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, and physicality.

Pace
90/68
Shooting
78/55
Passing
75/71
Dribbling
84/69
Defending
42/85
Physical
68/86

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Anthony Gordon
Matthijs de Ligt

Career Statistics Comparison

Visual breakdown of total career production.

Market Valuation Analysis

Current estimated transfer value (Millions of Euros).

Physical Profile

Side-by-side analysis of age, height, and weight metrics.

Age

Anthony25yrs
Matthijs26yrs

Height

Anthony183cm
Matthijs189cm

Weight

Anthony73kg
Matthijs89kg

Anthony Gordon's Honor Roll

U21 European Championship

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Matthijs de Ligt's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaEredivisie

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricAnthony GordonMatthijs de Ligt
ClubNewcastle UnitedManchester United
LeaguePremier LeaguePremier League
PositionLWCB
Age2526
Market Value€55,000,000€55,000,000
Jersey Number104
Total Goals2828
Total Assists2210
National Caps1048
Preferred FootRightRight
Height (cm)183189
Weight (kg)7389
Youth AcademyEvertonAjax
Trophies1 trophies3 trophies
Skill Moves4★2★
Weak Foot3★3★
Birth Date2001-02-241999-08-12
Birth PlaceLiverpool, EnglandLeiderdorp, Netherlands

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Live Market Valuations

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