Gianluigi Donnarumma vs Matthijs de Ligt Soccer Stats Comparison

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

GK

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester CityItaly

Market Value

€40,000,000

Trailer

Career Honors

3

Equal

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Gianluigi Donnarumma has recorded 0 goals and 0 assists across matches. Standing at 196cm and weighing 90kg, this Right footed player has earned 3 major trophies.

Value trailer vs Matthijs
Highest Value

CB

Matthijs de Ligt

Manchester UnitedNetherlands

Market Value

€55,000,000

Leader

Career Honors

3

Equal

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
66%Match

Quite Comparable

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

Distinct Advantages
34

shooting

Donnarummais 38% more effective
33

defending

Ligtis 39% more effective
22

pace

Donnarummais 24% more effective
20

dribbling

Donnarummais 22% more effective

Player Identity

Skill Moves

1

Weak Foot

3

Nickname

Gigio

Academy

AC Milan

Fun Fact

"He made his professional debut for AC Milan at just 16 years old."

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.

Gianluigi Donnarumma's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
AC Milan2015-20212150
PSG2021-20251400
Manchester City2025-Present350

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
89/55
Passing
76/71
Dribbling
89/69
Defending
52/85
Physical
85/86

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Gianluigi Donnarumma
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

Gianluigi27yrs
Matthijs26yrs

Height

Gianluigi196cm
Matthijs189cm

Weight

Gianluigi90kg
Matthijs89kg

Gianluigi Donnarumma's Honor Roll

Euro 2020Ligue 1Euro Player of the Tournament

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.

MetricGianluigi DonnarummaMatthijs de Ligt
ClubManchester CityManchester United
LeaguePremier LeaguePremier League
PositionGKCB
Age2726
Market Value€40,000,000€55,000,000
Jersey Number994
Total Goals028
Total Assists010
National Caps6648
Preferred FootRightRight
Height (cm)196189
Weight (kg)9089
Youth AcademyAC MilanAjax
Trophies3 trophies3 trophies
Skill Moves1★2★
Weak Foot3★3★
Birth Date1999-02-251999-08-12
Birth PlaceCastellammare di Stabia, ItalyLeiderdorp, Netherlands

Player Comparison FAQ

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Live Market Valuations

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