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 programme notes: 'We are going to need everybody'. Virgil van Dijk wants Liverpool to utilise the positivity of returning to winning ways when they host Sunderland at Anfield this evening.
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NewsA message from Virgil van Dijk. Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool ‘will rise from this’ as they seek to turn around recent results.
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk: We have to step up and take responsibility. Virgil van Dijk has called for a collective response as Liverpool strive to improve their form.
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News'The best recognition' - Virgil van Dijk on being named in FIFPRO Men's World 11 again. Virgil van Dijk has spoken of his pride after being named in the FIFPRO Men’s World 11 for the fifth time.
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ReactionVirgil van Dijk's verdict on Liverpool's loss against Nottm Forest. Read Virgil van Dijk's post-match assessment of Liverpool's 3-0 Premier League loss against Nottingham Forest.
