Matthijs de Ligt vs Ollie Watkins Soccer Stats Comparison

Comparing the career performance, market value, and physical attributes of Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) and Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa). 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

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.

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Highest Value

ST

Ollie Watkins

Aston VillaEngland

Market Value

€65,000,000

Leader

Career Honors

1

Trailer

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Ollie Watkins has recorded 145 goals and 42 assists across matches. Standing at 180cm and weighing 70kg, this Right footed player has earned 1 major trophies.

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Similarity Analysis
67%Match

Quite Comparable

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

Distinct Advantages
40

defending

Ligtis 47% more effective
29

shooting

Watkinsis 35% more effective
17

pace

Watkinsis 20% more effective
12

dribbling

Watkinsis 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

Watkins

Academy

Exeter City

Fun Fact

"He scored the winning goal for England in the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands."

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

Ollie Watkins's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Exeter City2014-20176821
Brentford2017-202013245
Aston Villa2020-Present15568

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
68/85
Shooting
55/84
Passing
71/73
Dribbling
69/81
Defending
85/45
Physical
86/78

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Matthijs de Ligt
Ollie Watkins

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
Ollie30yrs

Height

Matthijs189cm
Ollie180cm

Weight

Matthijs89kg
Ollie70kg

Matthijs de Ligt's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaEredivisie

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Ollie Watkins's Honor Roll

EFL Player of the Year

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricMatthijs de LigtOllie Watkins
ClubManchester UnitedAston Villa
LeaguePremier LeaguePremier League
PositionCBST
Age2630
Market Value€55,000,000€65,000,000
Jersey Number411
Total Goals28145
Total Assists1042
National Caps4815
Preferred FootRightRight
Height (cm)189180
Weight (kg)8970
Youth AcademyAjaxExeter City
Trophies3 trophies1 trophies
Skill Moves2★3★
Weak Foot3★4★
Birth Date1999-08-121995-12-30
Birth PlaceLeiderdorp, NetherlandsTorquay, England

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