Matthijs de Ligt vs Federico Valverde Soccer Stats Comparison

Comparing the career performance, market value, and physical attributes of Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) and Federico Valverde (Real Madrid). 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

Trailer

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.

Value trailer vs Federico
Highest Value

CM

Federico Valverde

Real MadridUruguay

Market Value

€130,000,000

Leader

Career Honors

3

Equal

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Federico Valverde has recorded 38 goals and 42 assists across matches. Standing at 182cm and weighing 78kg, this Right footed player has earned 3 major trophies.

Federico value leader
Similarity Analysis
76%Match

Very Similar

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

Distinct Advantages
27

shooting

Valverdeis 33% more effective
20

pace

Valverdeis 23% more effective
15

dribbling

Valverdeis 18% more effective
13

passing

Valverdeis 15% 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

4

Nickname

El Halcón

Academy

Peñarol

Fun Fact

"Inherited the iconic number 8 shirt from Toni Kroos."

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

Federico Valverde's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Peñarol2015-2016120
Real Madrid2016-Present19018

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
68/88
Shooting
55/82
Passing
71/84
Dribbling
69/84
Defending
85/80
Physical
86/82

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Matthijs de Ligt
Federico Valverde

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
Federico27yrs

Height

Matthijs189cm
Federico182cm

Weight

Matthijs89kg
Federico78kg

Matthijs de Ligt's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaEredivisie

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Federico Valverde's Honor Roll

Champions LeagueLa LigaCopa del Rey

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricMatthijs de LigtFederico Valverde
ClubManchester UnitedReal Madrid
LeaguePremier LeagueLa Liga
PositionCBCM
Age2627
Market Value€55,000,000€130,000,000
Jersey Number48
Total Goals2838
Total Assists1042
National Caps4872
Preferred FootRightRight
Height (cm)189182
Weight (kg)8978
Youth AcademyAjaxPeñarol
Trophies3 trophies3 trophies
Skill Moves2★3★
Weak Foot3★4★
Birth Date1999-08-121998-07-22
Birth PlaceLeiderdorp, NetherlandsMontevideo, Uruguay

Player Comparison FAQ

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Live Market Valuations

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