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Matthijs de Ligt Scout Report
In this scout report, we delve into the performance metrics of the Dutch defensive linchpin, Matthijs de Ligt in the 2023-2024 season at Bayern Munich. An all-round phenomenon in the Bundesliga, de Ligt stands as one of the highest retainers of ball possession in the league. His unparalleled composure under pressure coupled with his exquisite distribution skills is demonstrated in his top-tier Pass Accuracy and Progressive Passing. These statistics positions him as more than just a reliable physical presence, but also a cerebral orchestrator of plays.
Yet, an area of concern that does stick out is his relatively lackluster Ball Recovery rate. He also tends to commit more fouls compared to his peers, reflecting a certain degree of impetuousness that might prove costly. However, his strong Goal Threat, Progressive Carrying, and Goals per 90 metrics signify an attacking impetus rather unheard of for a centre-back.
Interestingly, de Ligt's play gravitates towards the midfield rather than the attacking or defensive thirds, showcasing his ability to interfere and dictate the tempo of the game. In the air and on the ground, he tends to go toe-to-toe with opponents fairly evenly, winning around half of his duels.
As the perfect amalgamation of old-school grit and modern-day sophistication, Matthijs De Ligt surely makes a compelling case as a centre-back powerhouse in world football, albeit with a bit of room for growth in his defensive endeavors.
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Matthijs de Ligt Shot Summary
In the 2024-2025 season, Matthijs de Ligt took 6 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.12, averaging 0.19 xG per shot.
Right Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.17 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 2 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 3 headed attempts. A 33.33% conversion rate. 0.27 xG per shot.