Players like Matthijs de Ligt
CBManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthijs de Ligt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matthijs de Ligt are Marc Guéhi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Kike Salas. Doppel rates Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Mainka scores 84/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Matthijs de Ligt is a dynamic, goal-scoring centre-back who excels in offensive contributions, showcasing an impressive ability to find the net and create opportunities from set pieces. With a Sofascore rating in the top 41% of his peers, he stands out for his shot frequency and touches per game, making him a significant threat in the attacking third. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a notable number of games over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Shots, Touches, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 54 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matthijs de Ligt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 89 |
| 5 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthijs de Ligt
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Matthijs de Ligt?
Statistically, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Matthijs de Ligt — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Matthijs de Ligt?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Matthijs de Ligt, with a 85/100 overall match. Jan Paul van Hecke and Kike Salas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matthijs de Ligt?
Yes. Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matthijs de Ligt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matthijs de Ligt's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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