Matthijs de Ligt vs Theo Hernández Soccer Stats Comparison

Comparing the career performance, market value, and physical attributes of Matthijs de Ligt (Manchester United) and Theo Hernández (AC Milan). 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 Theo
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LB

Theo Hernández

AC MilanFrance

Market Value

€60,000,000

Leader

Career Honors

3

Equal

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Theo Hernández has recorded 35 goals and 40 assists across matches. Standing at 184cm and weighing 81kg, this Left footed player has earned 3 major trophies.

Theo value leader
Similarity Analysis
77%Match

Very Similar

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

Distinct Advantages
27

pace

Hernándezis 28% more effective
18

shooting

Hernándezis 25% more effective
15

dribbling

Hernándezis 18% more effective
7

passing

Hernándezis 9% 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

3

Nickname

The Train

Academy

Atletico Madrid

Fun Fact

"His brother Lucas Hernández is also a World Cup winner for France."

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

Theo Hernández's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Real Madrid2017-2019130
Real Sociedad2018-2019241
AC Milan2019-Present17028

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
68/95
Shooting
55/73
Passing
71/78
Dribbling
69/84
Defending
85/78
Physical
86/82

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Matthijs de Ligt
Theo Hernández

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
Theo28yrs

Height

Matthijs189cm
Theo184cm

Weight

Matthijs89kg
Theo81kg

Matthijs de Ligt's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaEredivisie

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Theo Hernández's Honor Roll

Nations LeagueSerie AChampions League

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricMatthijs de LigtTheo Hernández
ClubManchester UnitedAC Milan
LeaguePremier LeagueSerie A
PositionCBLB
Age2628
Market Value€55,000,000€60,000,000
Jersey Number419
Total Goals2835
Total Assists1040
National Caps4833
Preferred FootRightLeft
Height (cm)189184
Weight (kg)8981
Youth AcademyAjaxAtletico Madrid
Trophies3 trophies3 trophies
Skill Moves2★3★
Weak Foot3★3★
Birth Date1999-08-121997-10-06
Birth PlaceLeiderdorp, NetherlandsMarseille, France

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