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 assesses Anfield defeat against Nottingham Forest. Virgil van Dijk has reflected on the 'disappointment' of defeat by Nottingham Forest, wanting Liverpool to turn their attention swiftly to next opponents AC Milan.
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MatchIn full: Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool v Nottm Forest programme notes. Read Virgil van Dijk’s notes for the official matchday programme for Liverpool’s meeting with Nottingham Forest at Anfield in full.
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Round-upInternationals: Salah scores, Alexander-Arnold and Gravenberch assist on Tuesday. Mohamed Salah was on the scoresheet on a day when 13 Liverpool players were involved in international fixtures.
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NewsInternationals: Gakpo on target as seven Reds feature in Nations League. Cody Gakpo scored for the Netherlands on Saturday night as seven Liverpool players were involved in UEFA Nations League action for their countries.
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PreviewInternationals: When and where Reds are on duty in September. See when and where Liverpool’s international players will be in action with our preview of September’s upcoming fixtures.
