Best under 23 XI so far this season

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France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final

Center Back; Mathijs de Ligt (Ajax)

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At 19, De Ligt has already established himself as one of the key players for Ajax and the Dutch national team.

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The 19-year-old has started the 2018/19 season so well that he has managed to draw interest from top European clubs including Barcelona.

De Ligt is an intelligent defender whose strength lies on his passing and composure with the ball. His ability to read the game brilliantly and anticipates the next play isolates him from other defenders who likes diving into tackles most of the time.

The young Dutch averages 67.1 passes per game with an accuracy of 91.4% in the Eredivisie this season. His 2.9 long balls per 90 minutes show that he is someone who always tries to create something from deep.

His small physical statue should not be a matter of concern as he averages a total of 3 successful aerial duels every game.

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Edited by Sundaresh Kumar
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