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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ReactionVirgil van Dijk: It could have been more - but we'll take the point. Virgil van Dijk praised 10-man Liverpool's ability to keep going in their battling 2-2 draw with Fulham in the Premier League.
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Match'We know how important this time of the year is' - Virgil van Dijk's Fulham programme notes. Virgil van Dijk feels nothing less than full focus and commitment will be enough for Liverpool to beat Fulham today.
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Video'Backyard Dreams': How Virgil van Dijk's winning mentality began at home. Virgil van Dijk believes the forging of his winning mentality began on his first ever football pitch – his back garden at home as a child.
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NewsVirgil van Dijk named in FIFPRO World11 for fourth time. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been named in the FIFPRO Men’s World11 for 2024.
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NewsVirgil van Dijk nominated for 2024 FIFPRO World11. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been nominated for the 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World11.
