Matthijs de Ligt vs Alejandro Grimaldo Soccer Stats Comparison

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

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

LB

Alejandro Grimaldo

Bayer LeverkusenSpain

Market Value

€45,000,000

Trailer

Career Honors

3

Equal

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Alejandro Grimaldo has recorded 45 goals and 88 assists across matches. Standing at 171cm and weighing 63kg, this Left footed player has earned 3 major trophies.

Value trailer vs Matthijs
Similarity Analysis
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Quite Comparable

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

Distinct Advantages
23

shooting

Grimaldois 29% more effective
21

physical

Ligtis 24% more effective
17

pace

Grimaldois 20% more effective
15

passing

Grimaldois 17% more effective

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."

Player Identity

Skill Moves

3

Weak Foot

2

Nickname

Grimaldo

Academy

La Masia

Fun Fact

"He was the youngest player ever to debut in the Spanish second division at 15 years and 349 days."

Transfer & Career History

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

Matthijs de Ligt's Clubs

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

Alejandro Grimaldo's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Benfica2016-202319719
Bayer Leverkusen2023-Present5012

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
68/85
Shooting
55/78
Passing
71/86
Dribbling
69/84
Defending
85/76
Physical
86/65

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Matthijs de Ligt
Alejandro Grimaldo

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

Matthijs26yrs
Alejandro30yrs

Height

Matthijs189cm
Alejandro171cm

Weight

Matthijs89kg
Alejandro63kg

Matthijs de Ligt's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaEredivisie

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Alejandro Grimaldo's Honor Roll

Euro 2024BundesligaPrimeira Liga

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricMatthijs de LigtAlejandro Grimaldo
ClubManchester UnitedBayer Leverkusen
LeaguePremier LeagueBundesliga
PositionCBLB
Age2630
Market Value€55,000,000€45,000,000
Jersey Number420
Total Goals2845
Total Assists1088
National Caps4812
Preferred FootRightLeft
Height (cm)189171
Weight (kg)8963
Youth AcademyAjaxLa Masia
Trophies3 trophies3 trophies
Skill Moves2★3★
Weak Foot3★2★
Birth Date1999-08-121995-09-20
Birth PlaceLeiderdorp, NetherlandsValencia, Spain

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