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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NewsWorld Cup: Netherlands beaten on penalties by Morocco after Cody Gakpo opener. Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands in their World Cup last-32 tie with Morocco, which ended in defeat on penalties.
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NewsWorld Cup: Van Dijk assists as Netherlands and Sweden progress. Virgil van Dijk provided an assist for the Netherlands in a 3-1 victory over Tunisia as they progressed into the knockout stage of the World Cup.
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NewsWorld Cup: Cody Gakpo scores twice as Reds meet in Netherlands v Sweden. Cody Gakpo starred with two goals and an assist as the Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 at the World Cup on Saturday.
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NewsA Liverpool reunion: Virgil van Dijk meets up with Jürgen Klopp at World Cup. Virgil van Dijk bumped into Jürgen Klopp while away at the World Cup with the Netherlands.
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NewsWorld Cup: Van Dijk scores and Gravenberch assists in Netherlands draw with Japan. Virgil van Dijk scored and Ryan Gravenberch supplied two assists as the Netherlands drew 2-2 with Japan in their World Cup opener.
