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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NewsVirgil van Dijk: Liverpool captaincy is incredible - I never take it for granted. Wearing the captain’s armband for Liverpool is a responsibility Virgil van Dijk ‘would never, ever take for granted’.
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FeatureRevealed: Liverpool's most-selected Fantasy Premier League players. Liverpoolfc.com has teamed up with Fantasy Football Scout to help bring you hints, tips and advice during the 2026-27 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) season.
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NewsExplained: The 'massive' 2017 phone call between Steven Gerrard and Virgil van Dijk. In late 2017, Virgil van Dijk placed an important call to Steven Gerrard.
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NewsNew national team coach announced for Dutch Reds. Liverpool’s Netherlands internationals have learned their country’s new head coach.
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NewsComing soon: 'Captains' with Gerrard, Souness and Van Dijk - a new LFC Original film. 'Captains' is a new LFC Original film capturing a fascinating conversation with Steven Gerrard, Graeme Souness and Virgil van Dijk, released on All Red Video next week.
