In Italy they ask a lot of defenders. It's not possible to make a mistake. They're hard on them. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
What can I tell you about Nous? He is an amazing guy, an amazing player. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
It's a big challenge for a defender to prove yourself in a country like Italy as a non-Italian. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
I don't have a dream club apart from Ajax. The only dream I had was to play for Ajax. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
Ronaldo is the best of his generation and a huge example for young players. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
When I was 15, I played in midfield. I was a No 6 and I had two examples: Sergio Busquets and Pirlo. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
As long as I have a contract at Ajax, there's definitely a chance I will stay. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
The Premier League is the biggest league in the world, so the pressure is maybe a little bit more, because there are… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
I already played against Ronaldo at international level and it was tough, but I have fond memories, as it was personally a… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
You have a lot of defenders now who just stay in position, cover the spaces. But I also like to defend one-on-one,… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
He did a great job at Juventus, he scored goals and was a great teammate. If you ask me who is the… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
In Ajax, it was like, 'you know how to build pressure, but with the ball, you just play - anything you want.'… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
In the beginning, many years ago, you had a big centre-half who got to win headers, who was tough, who kicked the… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
At Juventus they told me that I was bought because I know how to manage the pressure, they trust me for everything… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
We are talking about Manchester United here, maybe one of the biggest clubs in the world. There is a lot of pressure… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
I played a lot in midfield, I scored some goals, gave some assists, and then suddenly they said to me it would… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
As a defender, it's really important to communicate with the players in front of you and next to you. It makes it… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
No, I didn't chose Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo, this was not the reason why I came to Italy and Torino. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
Football is a really strange sport that can change out of nowhere. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
Bayern are the most successful club in Germany, one of the most successful clubs in Europe and in the world. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
For me, the most important thing is to know that in the team where I go I can have prominence and play… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
I have been fascinated by the Italian way of defending from an early age. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
For me, it's an honour to play for Ajax and deal with the pressure that comes with it. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
Of course it's an extra responsibility being captain of a club like Ajax. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
All I can do is continue to work, to do my best and to try to learn from my team-mates. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
You can play good as a partnership, but if the whole team is playing bad, then it's no good. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
Beside Ronaldo, I was impressed by Paulo Dybala and Rodrigo Bentancur: both players with an amazing technique. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
Everybody knows Johan Cruyff. And everybody knows the impact he had on the football world and on Amsterdam. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
My profession is football player. I want to be a star on the field. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
Chiellini, Bonucci, they were like defensive masters. They knew exactly what to do in certain moments, they knew how to defend in… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
I dreamed of becoming Ajax captain, but more like at the age of 24 or 25, to be honest. That it came… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
It's important to know how much I'll play and how much the club trusts me, that's why I picked Juventus because they… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
I ask for tips, for advice. What I have also learnt is that I need to do things that are good for me. In… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
It's important to know how much I'll play and how much the club trusts me, that's why I picked Juventus because they told me… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
As a defender, it's really important to communicate with the players in front of you and next to you. It makes it easier for… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
As long as I feel good with my behaviour and how I dress, I am satisfied. The most important thing is to perform well… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
I don't have a dream club apart from Ajax. The only dream I had was to play for Ajax. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
No, I didn't chose Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo, this was not the reason why I came to Italy and Torino. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
We all have our different characteristics and I do not try and copy them but I look at Ronaldo and see what he does,… — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
For me, it's an honour to play for Ajax and deal with the pressure that comes with it. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
It's always nice to go somewhere and to feel that you're part of a new project, to feel that you're part of something new. — Matthijs de Ligt Copy Share Image
