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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NewsInternationals: A round-up of Liverpool players' action on Tuesday. Read a round-up of Liverpool players’ involvement in Tuesday’s international fixtures.
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Round-upFriday's internationals: Van Dijk goal, Wirtz scores brace and two assists. Virgil van Dijk scored and Florian Wirtz produced a stunning display as six Liverpool players were involved in Friday’s international fixtures.
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PreviewInternational fixtures: When and where Liverpool players are in action. See when and where Liverpool players are set to be on duty with their countries for the upcoming international matches.
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ReactionVirgil van Dijk: Galatasaray was a good night, now let's be ready for Brighton . Virgil van Dijk was left satisfied by Liverpool’s performance against Galatasaray but the captain’s focus is now on Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Programme notes'Nights like this are what Anfield is all about' - Virgil van Dijk. Virgil van Dijk is targeting another special European night at Anfield this evening.
