Van Dijk secured a spot in the line-up during FIFA's end-of-year award ceremony on Tuesday evening in Doha.During the 2024-25 season, the Reds' skipper played a crucial role in helping lead Arne Slot's outfit to a record-equalling 20th Premier League title, featuring in all but one fixture in the heart of defence.The final XI was determined by a selected expert panel, alongside a fan vote on FIFA.com, and is made up of a goalkeeper, four defenders, four midfielders and two forwards.

The Best FIFA Men's 11:Goalkeeper: Gianluigi DonnarummaDefenders: Achraf Hakimi, Willian Pacho, Virgil van Dijk, Nuno MendesMidfielders: Cole Palmer, Vitinha, Pedri, Jude BellinghamForwards: Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal

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.

Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been named in The Best FIFA Men's 11 for 2025 after helping lead the Reds to the Premier League title in 2024-25.

Virgil van Dijk named in The Best FIFA Men's 11 for 2025

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