Matthijs de Ligt vs Diogo Jota Soccer Stats Comparison

Comparing the career performance, market value, and physical attributes of Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) and Diogo Jota (Liverpool). 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

CF

Diogo Jota

LiverpoolPortugal

Market Value

€50,000,000

Trailer

Career Honors

3

Equal

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Diogo Jota has recorded 125 goals and 40 assists across matches. Standing at 178cm and weighing 73kg, this Both 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
31

defending

Ligtis 36% more effective
30

shooting

Jotais 35% more effective
16

dribbling

Jotais 19% more effective
15

pace

Jotais 18% 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

5

Nickname

Jota

Academy

Paços de Ferreira

Fun Fact

"He is an elite professional FIFA/EA FC gamer and has been ranked #1 in the world on the leaderboards."

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

Diogo Jota's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Wolves2017-202011133
Liverpool2020-Present10545

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
68/83
Shooting
55/85
Passing
71/75
Dribbling
69/85
Defending
85/54
Physical
86/77

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Matthijs de Ligt
Diogo Jota

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
Diogo29yrs

Height

Matthijs189cm
Diogo178cm

Weight

Matthijs89kg
Diogo73kg

Matthijs de Ligt's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaEredivisie

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Diogo Jota's Honor Roll

Nations LeagueFA CupLeague Cup

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricMatthijs de LigtDiogo Jota
ClubManchester UnitedLiverpool
LeaguePremier LeaguePremier League
PositionCBCF
Age2629
Market Value€55,000,000€50,000,000
Jersey Number420
Total Goals28125
Total Assists1040
National Caps4842
Preferred FootRightBoth
Height (cm)189178
Weight (kg)8973
Youth AcademyAjaxPaços de Ferreira
Trophies3 trophies3 trophies
Skill Moves2★4★
Weak Foot3★5★
Birth Date1999-08-121996-12-04
Birth PlaceLeiderdorp, NetherlandsPorto, Portugal

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