M. de Ligt
2029 · clause 79,2 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of M. de Ligt in Career Mode
M. de Ligt is a central defender at Manchester United (82 overall, CB) — notable at that. In full maturity (25); sign them to win now, not for the future. Their big weapon: strength (91).
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should M. de Ligt have?
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. A pure centre-back: pair them with a quick one if they lack top speed, and use their aerial dominance at set pieces. The game also rewards them with roles like Defender and Ball-playing defender, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
Where they really hurt you is strength (91), jumping (86) and aerial ability (85). Their strength is phenomenal and it's the trait to build their game around.
Where do they struggle?
No obvious holes for what their position asks: a profile without clear cracks.
Are they worth the price?
Worth around 40,1 M€ with 112 K€ wages. Not a bargain, but money well spent if you want a reliable starter from day one.
What is M. de Ligt's best position?
Their best position is CB.
How high can M. de Ligt's rating go?
Their potential is 84. They start from 82, so they can rise +2 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 40,1 M€, with 112 K€ wages.
Do they defend the box well?
Their marking is 82 — notable for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
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By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
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