Matthijs de Ligt vs Micky van de Ven
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Micky van de Ven commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €40.0M). Matthijs de Ligt leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Micky van de Ven is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Matthijs de Ligt holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (63% duel success) and strong in aerial duels (3.9 aerials won/90).
A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Matthijs de Ligt | Micky van de Ven | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.08 | 0.13 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.00 | 0.61 | Matthijs |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.23 | 0.69 | Matthijs |
| Clearances / 90 | 5.23 | 3.87 | Matthijs |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.91 | 1.80 | Matthijs |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.00 | 90.00 | Micky |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Matthijs de Ligt or Micky van de Ven?
Micky van de Ven commands a higher market value (€65.0M vs €40.0M). Matthijs de Ligt leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Micky van de Ven is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Matthijs de Ligt holds the statistical edge across 4 of 5 comparable metrics.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Matthijs de Ligt has a market value of €40.0M, while Micky van de Ven is valued at €65.0M.