Virgil van Dijk, defender - Liverpool FC
Virgil van Dijk has established himself as one of the finest defenders in world football since joining Liverpool FC in January 2018 and is now club captain.
The powerful Netherlands international, who combines a graceful reading of the game with a dominant physical skillset, has helped the Reds lift a host of the biggest trophies available to date.
He played every single minute of the 2019-20 Premier League campaign as Liverpool gloriously and emphatically ended their wait for the title with a club-record 99 points.
A constantly imposing presence in the back line, Van Dijk also weighed in with five goals, including a vital double against Brighton & Hove Albion and the opener past Manchester United at Anfield.
The historic season also saw the UEFA Super Cup an...
Date of birth
8 July 1991
Nationality
Dutch
Honours
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Vote nowFour Reds nominated for the EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Team of the Year. The EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Team of the Year votes are here, with four Liverpool players nominated.
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News'A nice challenge' - Virgil van Dijk looks ahead to Arsenal v Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk is ready to do battle with Arsenal when Liverpool visit Emirates Stadium this week.
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ReactionVirgil van Dijk: We want to do much better in the last part of our game. Virgil van Dijk acknowledged Liverpool needed to produce more quality in the final third during the goalless draw with Leeds United.
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News'Let's start 2026 the right way' - Virgil van Dijk's programme notes. Virgil van Dijk wants Liverpool to start 2026 as they mean to go on when Leeds United visit Anfield this evening.
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Listen now'The Reaction' podcast: Post-match analysis from Liverpool 2-1 Wolves. Listen to the latest 'The Reaction' podcast for interviews, analysis and more following Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield.
