According to Opta , Matthijs de Ligt is the only MU player to play every full minute in the Premier League 2025/26. In the context of coach Ruben Amorim rotating his defense, the Dutch center-back's constant presence shows his stable form and growing influence at Old Trafford.
De Ligt joined MU in August 2024 with both expectations and doubts. He was the captain of Ajax at the age of 18, won the Golden Boy in 2018, but then struggled with injuries and inconsistent form at Juventus and Bayern Munich. That dark period made many people doubt whether De Ligt could still reach the level he was promised.
At 26, the answer is clear. Under Amorim, De Ligt is reviving strongly. He plays right-back in a three-man defense and is ready to move into a central role when the team needs it. Not only does he play enough minutes, De Ligt also leads MU in important statistics such as aerial duels, interceptions and is among the most effective passing defenders in the Premier League since the beginning of the season.
De Ligt's convincing performance has earned him a call-up to the Dutch national team by coach Ronald Koeman. The centre-back admitted: "I'm in the best phase of my career, both physically and mentally. I want to do more on the pitch and I'm no longer afraid of making mistakes like before."
Not a captain this season, but De Ligt is becoming a real mainstay. His consistency provides a solid foundation for Amorim to deploy tactical ideas as United aim to return to the Champions League. At Old Trafford, De Ligt isn't just a full-time player — he's the biggest fulcrum in the backline.
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