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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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.
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ReactionVirgil van Dijk: I'm already looking forward to the second leg at Anfield. Virgil van Dijk set his sights on the second leg at Anfield after Liverpool lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
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Reaction'We'll learn from it' - Virgil van Dijk on Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Man Utd. Virgil van Dijk acknowledged his disappointment at dropped points after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Anfield.
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk: We know how much this one means to our supporters. Virgil van Dijk recognises the added significance of meetings with Manchester United ahead of Liverpool’s latest clash with their fierce rivals.
