Matthijs de Ligt vs Anthony Gordon Soccer Stats Comparison

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

CB

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

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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
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

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

4

Weak Foot

3

Nickname

Flash

Academy

Everton

Fun Fact

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

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

Anthony Gordon's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Everton2017-2023657
Newcastle United2023-Present5814

Attribute Breakdown

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

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

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Matthijs de Ligt
Anthony Gordon

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
Anthony25yrs

Height

Matthijs189cm
Anthony183cm

Weight

Matthijs89kg
Anthony73kg

Matthijs de Ligt's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaEredivisie

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Anthony Gordon's Honor Roll

U21 European Championship

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricMatthijs de LigtAnthony Gordon
ClubManchester UnitedNewcastle United
LeaguePremier LeaguePremier League
PositionCBLW
Age2625
Market Value€55,000,000€55,000,000
Jersey Number410
Total Goals2828
Total Assists1022
National Caps4810
Preferred FootRightRight
Height (cm)189183
Weight (kg)8973
Youth AcademyAjaxEverton
Trophies3 trophies1 trophies
Skill Moves2★4★
Weak Foot3★3★
Birth Date1999-08-122001-02-24
Birth PlaceLeiderdorp, NetherlandsLiverpool, England

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Live Market Valuations

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