Matthijs de Ligt vs Ben White Soccer Stats Comparison

Comparing the career performance, market value, and physical attributes of Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) and Ben White (Arsenal). 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

RB

Ben White

ArsenalEngland

Market Value

€55,000,000

Equal

Career Honors

2

Trailer

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Ben White has recorded 8 goals and 12 assists across matches. Standing at 186cm and weighing 78kg, this Right footed player has earned 2 major trophies.

Ben value leader
Similarity Analysis
88%Match

Very Similar

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

Distinct Advantages
11

physical

Ligtis 13% more effective
10

shooting

Ligtis 18% more effective
9

pace

Whiteis 12% more effective
9

dribbling

Whiteis 12% 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

3

Nickname

Benny White

Academy

Southampton

Fun Fact

"He famously admitted in an interview that he doesn't actually watch football in his free time."

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

Ben White's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Brighton2016-2021360
Leeds (Loan)2019-2020461
Arsenal2021-Present1156

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
68/77
Shooting
55/45
Passing
71/76
Dribbling
69/78
Defending
85/83
Physical
86/75

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Matthijs de Ligt
Ben White

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
Ben28yrs

Height

Matthijs189cm
Ben186cm

Weight

Matthijs89kg
Ben78kg

Matthijs de Ligt's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaEredivisie

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Ben White's Honor Roll

Championship WinnerCommunity Shield

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricMatthijs de LigtBen White
ClubManchester UnitedArsenal
LeaguePremier LeaguePremier League
PositionCBRB
Age2628
Market Value€55,000,000€55,000,000
Jersey Number44
Total Goals288
Total Assists1012
National Caps484
Preferred FootRightRight
Height (cm)189186
Weight (kg)8978
Youth AcademyAjaxSouthampton
Trophies3 trophies2 trophies
Skill Moves2★3★
Weak Foot3★3★
Birth Date1999-08-121997-10-08
Birth PlaceLeiderdorp, NetherlandsPoole, England

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