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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Reaction'Today was his day' - Virgil van Dijk hails match-winner Darwin Nunez. Virgil van Dijk hailed Darwin Nunez for his match-winning contribution after Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 thanks to a stoppage-time double from their No.9.
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ReactionVirgil van Dijk: We should have won it - but we'll keep going. ‘We keep going,’ insisted Virgil van Dijk as he reflected on Liverpool’s come-from-behind 1-1 draw away at Nottingham Forest.
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Listen now'The Reaction' podcast: Slot, Van Dijk and analysis from the City Ground. Hear reaction and analysis from Liverpool’s Premier League draw at Nottingham Forest in our official post-match podcast.
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NewsVirgil van Dijk: We have shown our will to win - we have to keep up that mentality. Virgil van Dijk wants to see Liverpool keep up the fighting mentality that has taken them to such an encouraging position halfway through the season.
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News'No complacency allowed' - Virgil van Dijk's Accrington programme notes. Virgil van Dijk explained how Liverpool will show no complacency as they turn focus to their Emirates FA Cup clash with Accrington Stanley.
