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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NewsEuro 2024 draw sets up Liverpool teammate showdowns. Saturday’s group-stage draw for the Euro 2024 finals has set up several meetings between Liverpool teammates.
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk previews a busy winter: 'It's up to all of us to play our part'. Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool's squad strength will allow them to cope with an 'unbelievably intense' winter schedule.
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk: Resilient Reds ready to embrace coming month. Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool’s resilience will stand them in good stead as they prepare to enter into a busy run of fixtures across multiple competitions.
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Press conferenceGakpo on Van Dijk and Gravenberch friendship: 'It's nice to have them here'. Cody Gakpo discussed his relationship with fellow Dutchmen Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch during Wednesday afternoon's pre-LASK press conference.
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Video'Dear Liverpool': Watch Virgil van Dijk surprise the life-saving Alex. Virgil van Dijk meets the life-saving nurse Alex Megias in the latest instalment of 'Dear Liverpool', presented by NIVEA MEN.
