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Matthijs de Ligt cites Ronaldo, Eriksen, and Kane as career influences

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Matthijs de Ligt cites Ronaldo, Eriksen, and Kane as career influences

Summary

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt named Cristiano Ronaldo, Christian Eriksen, and Harry Kane as key influences in his career. De Ligt, sidelined with a back injury since November, joined United from Bayern Munich in 2024 and is recovering well, aiming for a return early in the 2026/27 season. He expressed admiration for Ronaldo's impact and their shared time at Juventus, as well as Eriksen's skill during their time at Ajax and at United. He complemented Kane's goal-scoring consistency and work ethic from their year together at Bayern.

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•De Ligt is sidelined with a back injury since November.
•Joined Manchester United from Bayern Munich in 2024.
•Named Ronaldo, Eriksen, and Kane as career influences.
•Aiming for a return early in the 2026/27 season.
•Has played at Juventus and Bayern Munich.

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