Matthijs de Ligt vs John Stones Soccer Stats Comparison

Comparing the career performance, market value, and physical attributes of Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) and John Stones (Manchester City). 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

CB

John Stones

Manchester CityEngland

Market Value

€35,000,000

Trailer

Career Honors

3

Equal

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

John Stones has recorded 18 goals and 5 assists across matches. Standing at 188cm and weighing 76kg, this Right footed player has earned 3 major trophies.

Value trailer vs Matthijs
Similarity Analysis
90%Match

Very Similar

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

Distinct Advantages
10

dribbling

Stonesis 13% more effective
8

physical

Ligtis 9% more effective
7

passing

Stonesis 9% more effective
4

pace

Stonesis 6% 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

The Barnsley Beckenbauer

Academy

Barnsley

Fun Fact

"Pep Guardiola famously transformed him into a hybrid midfielder during City's treble-winning season."

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

John Stones's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Everton2013-2016771
Manchester City2016-Present17510

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
68/72
Shooting
55/51
Passing
71/78
Dribbling
69/79
Defending
85/87
Physical
86/78

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Matthijs de Ligt
John Stones

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
John31yrs

Height

Matthijs189cm
John188cm

Weight

Matthijs89kg
John76kg

Matthijs de Ligt's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaEredivisie

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

John Stones's Honor Roll

Champions LeaguePremier LeagueFA Cup

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricMatthijs de LigtJohn Stones
ClubManchester UnitedManchester City
LeaguePremier LeaguePremier League
PositionCBCB
Age2631
Market Value€55,000,000€35,000,000
Jersey Number45
Total Goals2818
Total Assists105
National Caps4882
Preferred FootRightRight
Height (cm)189188
Weight (kg)8976
Youth AcademyAjaxBarnsley
Trophies3 trophies3 trophies
Skill Moves2★3★
Weak Foot3★4★
Birth Date1999-08-121994-05-28
Birth PlaceLeiderdorp, NetherlandsBarnsley, England

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