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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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.
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VideoInside Training: Pre-season day one for Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk. Watch the story of Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk's first day of pre-season with 'Inside Training'.
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GalleryPhotos: Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk begin pre-season at AXA Training Centre. View photos of Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk's return to the AXA Training Centre to begin pre-season training.
