Martin Ødegaard vs Matthijs de Ligt Soccer Stats Comparison

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

Highest Value

CAM

Martin Ødegaard

ArsenalNorway

Market Value

€110,000,000

Leader

Career Honors

2

Trailer

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Martin Ødegaard has recorded 55 goals and 65 assists across matches. Standing at 178cm and weighing 68kg, this Left footed player has earned 2 major trophies.

Martin value leader

CB

Matthijs de Ligt

Manchester UnitedNetherlands

Market Value

€55,000,000

Trailer

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.

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Similarity Analysis
68%Match

Quite Comparable

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

Distinct Advantages
27

defending

Ligtis 32% more effective
26

shooting

Ødegaardis 32% more effective
23

physical

Ligtis 27% more effective
19

dribbling

Ødegaardis 22% more effective

Player Identity

Skill Moves

4

Weak Foot

3

Nickname

The Captain

Academy

Strømsgodset

Fun Fact

"He made his debut for the Norway national team at just 15 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.

Martin Ødegaard's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Real Madrid2015-202180
Real Sociedad2019-2020314
Arsenal2021-Present13032

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
75/68
Shooting
81/55
Passing
89/71
Dribbling
88/69
Defending
58/85
Physical
63/86

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Martin Ødegaard
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

Martin27yrs
Matthijs26yrs

Height

Martin178cm
Matthijs189cm

Weight

Martin68kg
Matthijs89kg

Martin Ødegaard's Honor Roll

Copa del ReyCommunity Shield

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.

MetricMartin ØdegaardMatthijs de Ligt
ClubArsenalManchester United
LeaguePremier LeaguePremier League
PositionCAMCB
Age2726
Market Value€110,000,000€55,000,000
Jersey Number84
Total Goals5528
Total Assists6510
National Caps6148
Preferred FootLeftRight
Height (cm)178189
Weight (kg)6889
Youth AcademyStrømsgodsetAjax
Trophies2 trophies3 trophies
Skill Moves4★2★
Weak Foot3★3★
Birth Date1998-12-171999-08-12
Birth PlaceDrammen, NorwayLeiderdorp, Netherlands

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