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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