There is a story that Neil Warnock likes to tell about the perils of trusting data when assessing footballers. It involves Warnock — then in charge of Crystal Palace — sending his assistant Ronnie ...

Matthijs de Ligt’s career has been nothing short of a European odyssey. At just 25 years old, the Dutch defender has already played for four of Europe’s top clubs, with Manchester United being the ...

Leadership has long been a defining trait of Manchester United’s finest players. The club’s story is inseparable from the giants who have worn the armband. Think of Bryan Robson, Roy Keane, Nemanja ...

The final paperwork came through later than expected on the evening of August 12, but there would be no final hitches. Matthijs de Ligt, regarded as one of Europe’s best young centre-backs for almost ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Based in Germany, Schulte-Bockum covers European soccer and the NBA. Manchester United signed center-back Matthijs de Ligt from ...

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on August 14, 2024 in ...

The claim is simple and explosive for a center back conversation in October 2025. No center back has won more defensive duels in the Premier League this season than Matthijs de Ligt, with 37 and ...

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has been called up to the national squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Dutch defender joined the Red Devils from Bayern Munich in the ...

Manchester United will soon announce the arrivals of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. This double deal with Bayern Munich sends the Germans a total of $73 million. The deal will facilitate a ...

While Manchester United continue to grapple with inconsistency under Ruben Amorim, Matthijs de Ligt has emerged as a rare beacon of stability. When the 26-year-old moved from Bayern Munich to Man ...