Matthijs de Ligt vs Takefusa Kubo Soccer Stats Comparison

Comparing the career performance, market value, and physical attributes of Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) and Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad). 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

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

RW

Takefusa Kubo

Real SociedadJapan

Market Value

€50,000,000

Trailer

Career Honors

1

Trailer

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Takefusa Kubo has recorded 32 goals and 28 assists across matches. Standing at 173cm and weighing 67kg, this Left footed player has earned 1 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
45

defending

Ligtis 53% more effective
28

physical

Ligtis 33% more effective
23

shooting

Kubois 29% more effective
19

pace

Kubois 22% 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

4

Nickname

The Japanese Messi

Academy

La Masia

Fun Fact

"He is the first Japanese player to play for both Barcelona and Real Madrid academies/teams."

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

Takefusa Kubo's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Real Madrid2019-202200
Real Sociedad2022-Present8518

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
68/87
Shooting
55/78
Passing
71/79
Dribbling
69/88
Defending
85/40
Physical
86/58

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Matthijs de Ligt
Takefusa Kubo

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
Takefusa24yrs

Height

Matthijs189cm
Takefusa173cm

Weight

Matthijs89kg
Takefusa67kg

Matthijs de Ligt's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaEredivisie

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Takefusa Kubo's Honor Roll

Asian Cup Runner-up

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricMatthijs de LigtTakefusa Kubo
ClubManchester UnitedReal Sociedad
LeaguePremier LeagueLa Liga
PositionCBRW
Age2624
Market Value€55,000,000€50,000,000
Jersey Number414
Total Goals2832
Total Assists1028
National Caps4835
Preferred FootRightLeft
Height (cm)189173
Weight (kg)8967
Youth AcademyAjaxLa Masia
Trophies3 trophies1 trophies
Skill Moves2★4★
Weak Foot3★4★
Birth Date1999-08-122001-06-04
Birth PlaceLeiderdorp, NetherlandsKawasaki, Japan

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