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 programme notes: A 'good reaction', FA Cup aims and James Milner tribute. Virgil van Dijk wants Liverpool to build on a 'very important' performance and result in midweek when they come up against Brighton & Hove Albion this evening.
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VideoWatch: Liverpool's top five goalscoring defenders in the Premier League. Watch a strike from each of Liverpool's top five goalscoring defenders in the Premier League.
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NewsVirgil van Dijk up for Premier League Player of the Matchweek. Virgil van Dijk has been nominated for Premier League Player of the Matchweek.
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Press conference'It tells you a lot about him' - Arne Slot praises Virgil van Dijk's off-field work. Arne Slot praised the work and dedication Virgil van Dijk puts in away from the pitch to ensure he’s ready to lead Liverpool each matchday.
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Reaction'A good night for us' - Virgil van Dijk on Liverpool's win at Sunderland. Virgil van Dijk was proud of the effort Liverpool produced to earn a 1-0 win at Sunderland on Wednesday night.
