How I became Matthijs De Ligt | Documentary

Matthijs De Ligt is one of the best young center backs in the world and a truly complete defender. Not bad considering the Bayern Munich star initially had no interest in playing football. This is is how De Ligt became the player, and person, he is today.
Report: Dana Sumlaji
Edit: Andreas Hyronimus
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Ajax academy images courtesy AFC Ajax
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[@maxmustermann8184]

Such an upgrade over Süle. Despite the enormous fee one of the best Bayern transfers in recent years. A warrior and true leader who will be an anchor in our future and might even become captain one day.

[@samclarke653]

Crazy to think he is still only 23. He has learnt from so many great footballing minds I imagine he will go on to carve out an amazing legacy as one of the best of his generation and could make a good coach one day.

[@TheAeasy19]

I like this guy. He's a good player.

[@welcome2football]

How is he only 23 it feels like he's been around for a decade😂Dutch CBs are built different

[@l.tproductions3489]

True it feels like he's already completed everything in his carreer, he should not stop, he will become the best I promise

[@aservant1284]

Starting in a Europa League final at 17... Definitely puts you in history

[@welcome2football]

​@@l.tproductions3489 I believe it!

[@welcome2football]

@@aservant1284 Completely agree

[@ayub460]

So under appreciated one of the best Centre backs in the world

[@12thMandalorian]

Moving to Juventus was such a bad move but im glad he has got his career back on track at the right club

[@TiktokBro154]

I don't think he did that bad at Juventus I mean he was still important for them

[@mikevinsler6]

He needs to come to the EPL in the future,, great lad with enormous talent ☑️💯

[@mananghildiyal2675]

NO we don't want him to leave Bayern

[@HalaMadrid4Life]

@@mananghildiyal2675i think he will stay until his contract runs out in 2027 but who knows he might renew! But even as a Madrid fan i can admit this guy is class my favourite young centre back and I will admit Bayern defence on paper is monster yall got De Ligt and Min Jae as a duo like thats too good and you have Alphonso Davies those 3 can cook u know the weakest position in their defence is Right-back or Goalkeeper mainly due to Neuer getting old but I think he has still got it, but if Yall still had Cancelo and Sommer that would be the best defence in the world behind City

[@ballislife6086]

I foresee him playing a year or two at Bayern maybe 3 years then go off to some other leagues like spanish league or premier league. After that return to Ajax to close his beautiful chapter. I'm such a big fan of his! Hopefully I can meet him, get a picture and ask a little bit of his defensive tips. 😭

[@ShekharNarwal-jy4gy]

My favourite transfer of Bayern after Thiago. Wanted him since he was at Ajax, glad he's finally here!

[@DerOerdl]

Awesome signing. Such an upgrade over Süle. De Ligt will be a cornerstone for years, he even said he could imagine retirement in Munich. Gonna be our future captain, I'm sure about that.

[@Killajmj]

Great Doc!

[@briannao9251]

Please make a documentary on Benjamin Pavard!!

[@jusltv]

super underrated

[@JaydenPouwhare]

I’d love to see a partnership of Martinez and De Ligt, with varane getting older and de Ligt already knowing ten hag would only make sense. But this is unrealistic tbh, but u never know 🤷‍♂️

[@victorokeke3395]

Well well well, sources are saying he wants to come to man utd

[@aaronraphael5322]

Beautiful ❤❤

[@auf28.]

my idol ❤

[@winstong7438]

❤

[@321_au]

I'm sure he's already the next in line to be the club captain if Kimmich is unavailable for whatever reason.

[@Kaiserin]

It should go from Neuer, to Müller, Kimmich, then De Ligt imo

[@Messi_GOAT_Barca]

Man I really want to go pro

[@Aysuh510]

👍

[@Mozzleon]

Another feature from FC Bayern TV!

[@mattd2026]

I hope he talks about Italian corruption at Juventus 🔥🔥🔥

[@mattd2026]

No reply this time eh 😉

[@ludwigvanbeenhoven3244]

Please man utd , exchange that fridge head with this real defender

[@abdullahyussuf8084]

He aint leaving

[@kamabokogonpachiro6099]

De pipp: “I hate Juve for only playing me on the left” Bayern De pipp *plays only on the left*🤦‍♂️

[@naminasution1349]

Whatever

[@Kaiserin]

The way juve plays doesn’t suit him, he’s better at Bayern

[@naikenninja]

Top 3 best center backs in the World he can be best than van dijk

[@debc7962]

De ligt should be deleted form Bayern. 🤣

[@drughibianconeri3052]

🤣😂 born leader? 😆he can't even manage his own hands 🤣😂