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 Leopold Querfeld, Adrián de la Fuente, Jubal. Doppel rates Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) a 86/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jubal scores 85/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Matthijs de Ligt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 85 |
| 3 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthijs de Ligt
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matthijs de Ligt?
By Doppel's fit score, Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) is the closest profile to Matthijs de Ligt, with a 86/100 overall match. Adrián de la Fuente and Jubal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matthijs de Ligt?
Yes. Jubal (Auxerre) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.6m.
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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