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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WatchDefensive legends: Virgil van Dijk meets up with Fabio Cannavaro in New York. Virgil van Dijk presented Fabio Cannavaro with his shirt in a meeting between defensive legends past and present.
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FeatureWorld Cup 2026 preview: Eight Liverpool players about to embark on group stage. Liverpool will be represented by eight players at the 2026 World Cup.
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NewsInternationals: Cody Gakpo scores twice in Netherlands victory. Cody Gakpo scored two penalties, including a stoppage-time winner, to earn the Netherlands a 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan in New York.
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News'It's a combination' - the secrets to Virgil van Dijk's longevity. Virgil van Dijk is proud of a longevity at the highest level of football that he puts down to ‘discipline, discipline and discipline’.
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NewsThree Reds play in Netherlands pre-World Cup friendly. Three Liverpool players started as the Netherlands lost 1-0 to Algeria in a World Cup warm-up game on Wednesday night.
