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De Ligt: People at Juventus laugh at me because I don't wear designer clothes

The 21-year-old claims that he wants his star to shine brightest on the pitch, not off it, preferring to focus more on his game than his appearance

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt has said that people within the club sometimes laugh at him for the clothes he wears, as he prefers to go for comfort over style while others deck themselves out in expensive designer gear.

Still just 21, the Netherlands international has already been with the Bianconeri for two years, having quickly established himself as a key player despite his young age.

Mentality likely plays a big part in the starlet's rapid rise – even if the laser focus on his profession can sometimes lead to jibes from his team-mates.