Matthijs de Ligt cites Ronaldo, Eriksen, and Kane as career influences
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
- •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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