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The Career Path of Matthijs de Ligt

Which footballer followed this career path?

The career path

  1. Jong Ajax2016 — 2016🇳🇱 Netherlands
  2. Ajax2016 — 2019🇳🇱 Netherlands
  3. Juventus2019 — 2022🇮🇹 Italy
  4. Bayern Munich2022 — 2024🇩🇪 Germany
  5. Manchester United2024 — Present🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

The answer

This career path belongs to Matthijs de Ligt.

Position
Centre-Back
Nationality
🇳🇱 Dutch
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Hints

  1. Hint 1Winner of the Golden Boy award in 2018.
  2. Hint 2He was captain of Ajax at a young age.
  3. Hint 3He has played in the Dutch, Italian, German, and English leagues.
  4. Hint 4His Juventus teammates nicknamed him 'Thor'.

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Did you know?

  • In 2018, this talented player was recognized as the best young talent in European football, receiving the prestigious Golden Boy award.
  • This defender made history by becoming AFC Ajax's youngest ever captain at just 18 years old, a testament to his early leadership qualities.
  • At just 17 years old, he became the youngest player to debut for the Dutch national team since 1931, showcasing his rapid rise.

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This question appeared in the daily riddle of August 11, 2026.

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