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EA SPORTS FC 26DB 26 Jul 2026 squad
FC 26 · Centre Back
Matthijs de Ligt
Manchester UnitedShirt number 4
England Premier League
Netherlands
- CB
82Overall rating
84Potential
+2 to grow
- Age
- 25
- Value
- €34M
- Wage / week
- €93K
- Contract
- 2029
- Height
- 189 cm
- Foot
- Right
Card stats
- PAC62 Pace
- SHO61 Shooting
- PAS62 Passing
- DRI67 Dribbling
- DEF82 Defending
- PHY83 Physical
Scouting note
Overview
- Best position: Left Centre Back (84, of which +2 from international reputation); within two points at CB, RCB.
- Potential 84: 2 more points to grow at 25.
- Standout card stat: Physical 83; weakest: Shooting 61.
- Contract with Manchester United runs to 2029; value €34M; wage €93K a week.
Profile
Quick facts
- Age
- 25
- Born
- 12 Aug 1999
- Height
- 189 cm
- Weight
- 89 kg
- Foot
- Right
- Weak foot
- 3 of 5
- Skill moves
- 2 of 5
- Int. reputation
- 3 of 5
- Value
- €34M
- Contract
- 2029
- Joined
- 13 Aug 2024
In detail
Attributes
Attackinggroup average 62
- Crossing52
- Finishing50
- Heading Accuracy85
- Short Passing77
- Volleys45
Skillgroup average 63
- Dribbling65
- Curve48
- FK Accuracy55
- Long Passing73
- Ball Control72
Movementgroup average 63
- Acceleration54
- Sprint Speed68
- Agility52
- Reactions81
- Balance62
Powergroup average 80
- Shot Power84
- Jumping86
- Stamina64
- Strength91
- Long Shots75
Mentalitygroup average 63
- Aggression85
- Interceptions83
- Positioning44
- Vision45
- Penalties40
- Composure80
Defendinggroup average 81
- Defensive Awareness82
- Standing Tackle81
- Sliding Tackle80
Goalkeeping attributes
Goalkeepinggroup average 11
- GK Diving12
- GK Handling11
- GK Kicking11
- GK Positioning12
- GK Reflexes10
On the pitch
Best positions
- Centre Back, 84 (+2 reputation), preferred position
- Left Centre Back, 84 (+2 reputation)
- Right Centre Back, 84 (+2 reputation)
- Defensive Midfielder, 80 (+3 reputation)
- Left Defensive Midfielder, 80 (+3 reputation)
- Right Defensive Midfielder, 80 (+3 reputation)
- Left Back, 77 (+3 reputation)
- Right Back, 77 (+3 reputation)
- Left Wing Back, 75 (+3 reputation)
Style of play
PlayStyles & roles
PlayStyles
- Aerial Fortress
- Block
- Bruiser
- Power Shot
Roles
- Stopper+
- Defender+
Specialities
- #Strength
Career Mode
Market
- Value
- €34M
- Wage
- €93Kper week
- Asking price
- €39M – €44M
- Contract until
- 2029
Value and wage are computed from the game data with the game's own formula; the asking price is the range a Career Mode club typically opens at. Estimates, not EA's published figures.
Across squad updates
Rating history
OVR and POT in every EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file this player appears in.
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Manchester United teammates
Bruno FernandesManchester UnitedOverall 88potential 88
Bryan MbeumoManchester UnitedOverall 85potential 86
Matheus CunhaManchester UnitedOverall 83potential 84
CasemiroManchester UnitedOverall 82potential 82
Senne LammensManchester UnitedOverall 81potential 87
Lisandro MartínezManchester UnitedOverall 81potential 82
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Netherlands players in the same role
Virgil van DijkLiverpoolOverall 88potential 88
Stefan de VrijLombardia FCOverall 83potential 83
Micky van de VenTottenham HotspurOverall 82potential 85
Nathan AkéManchester CityOverall 82potential 82
Sven BotmanNewcastle UnitedOverall 81potential 83
Jan van HeckeBrighton & Hove AlbionOverall 80potential 83
Ratings are from the EA SPORTS FC 26 squad file, build 26 Jul 2026 squad. They describe the game's player, not the real person's performance. Career Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by EA.