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 every major trophy 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 backline, 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...
Date of birth
8 July 1991
Nationality
Dutch
Honours
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk: Everyone has a part to play this season. Virgil van Dijk has highlighted the importance of every member of Liverpool’s squad as they prepare to begin the third of four competitions this season at Anfield tonight.
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk lauds Jarell Quansah: 'He can be very proud'. Virgil van Dijk uses his column in this weekend's matchday programme to single out the brilliant display from Jarell Quansah in Liverpool's most recent Premier League outing.
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Press conferenceVirgil van Dijk on positive signs, Europa League challenge and Jarell Quansah debut. Virgil van Dijk believes he has seen enough from Liverpool’s early-season performances to suggest reasons to be positive, but acknowledged there is still plenty of hard work ahead as they prepare to kick off their Europa League campaign at LASK.
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Europa LeagueWatch again: Liverpool's pre-LASK press conference. Watch Liverpool's pre-LASK press conference in full.
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