Matthijs de Ligt

• Full name: Matthijs de Ligt
• Date of birth: August 12, 1999
• Place of birth: Leiderdorp, Netherlands
• Nationality: Dutch (Netherlands)
• Position: Centre-back (defender)
• Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career highlights

• Ajax (youth & senior): Rose through Ajax’s academy, becoming first-team captain at a young age. Won Eredivisie and KNVB Cup titles, and was a standout in Ajax’s 2018–19 Champions League run to the semi-finals.
• Juventus: Transferred to Juventus in July 2019. At Juventus he continued as a starting centre-back, featuring in Serie A and UEFA competitions, known for strong defensive qualities, leadership, aerial ability, and ball-playing skills from the back.
• Bayern Munich: (If relevant after Juventus) Transferred to Bayern Munich in July 2022, where he continued his career in the Bundesliga. [Note: this entry reflects his career move after Juventus.]

International career

• Debuted for the Netherlands senior national team in 2017. Has captained and been a regular starter for the Oranje, participating in major tournaments and qualifying campaigns.

Playing style and strengths

• Strong in one-on-one defending and aerial duels.
• Excellent anticipation and tackling for a centre-back.
• Comfortable carrying the ball out of defence and initiating build-up play.
• Leadership qualities — often captained at club and youth international level.

Notable awards and recognition

• Golden Boy award (2018)
• Included in various seasonal and tournament best XI lists during his time at Ajax and with the Netherlands.

Current status

As of this summary, Matthijs de Ligt is a prominent Dutch centre-back who played for Juventus after leaving Ajax. He later moved to Bayern Munich (summer 2022). For the latest club, season statistics, or transfer updates, consult current club sources or major sports news outlets for up-to-date details.