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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ReactionVirgil van Dijk on Liverpool's Wembley return, Gakpo form and more. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is relishing the prospect of leading out the Reds at Wembley once again in the Carabao Cup final.
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Match reportLiverpool beat Tottenham 4-0 at Anfield to book place in Carabao Cup final. Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 at Anfield to reach the Carabao Cup final.
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Programme notes 'A semi-final under the lights at Anfield will always get the blood pumping'. Virgil van Dijk wants another special occasion at Anfield tonight as Liverpool attempt to overturn the deficit in their Carabao Cup semi-final with Tottenham Hotspur.
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NewsVirgil van Dijk presented with 2024 FIFPRO World11 award. Virgil van Dijk was presented with his 2024 FIFPRO World11 award at the AXA Training Centre earlier this week.
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News'Ryan has been almost flawless this season - I'm proud of him'. Virgil van Dijk has hailed the progress of teammate and compatriot Ryan Gravenberch, describing the midfielder’s season so far as ‘almost flawless’.