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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StatsHow Virgil van Dijk could break a Jamie Carragher record in Aston Villa v Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk is set to break a record held by Jamie Carragher for nearly two decades when Liverpool visit Aston Villa.
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk: We know exactly what is required from us. Virgil van Dijk is targeting three straight victories to end a challenging season for Liverpool on a 'positive note'.
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NewsSzoboszlai, Ekitike and Van Dijk named in FC 26 Premier League Team of the Season. Liverpool No.8 Dominik Szoboszlai has made it into the EA SPORTS FC 26 Premier League Team of the Season (TOTS) for the first time.
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Programme notes'We have to deliver' - Virgil van Dijk's pre-Crystal Palace message. Virgil van Dijk believes picking up three points on Saturday is a necessity in regards to Liverpool hitting their adjusted aim of securing Champions League qualification.
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VideoSeeing double: Virgil van Dijk repeats LFC debut goal against Everton. You might have had a sense of déjà vu when Virgil van Dijk headed in Liverpool’s winner at Everton on Sunday.
