Historical Analogue
The player
Manchester United · CD
physical CB · aerial dominance · front-foot defending
Open profile: Matthijs de LigtJohn Terry — Chelsea 2004-2010 connects with Matthijs de Ligt through a centre-back leading the defensive unit. Čech’s account of the 2004–05 side describes Terry’s role in the communication linking goalkeeper, defence and midfield.
Unknown — a main difference has not been established yet.
A style reference for this phase, not a prediction of Matthijs de Ligt’s ceiling.