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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News'It's a combination' - the secrets to Virgil van Dijk's longevity. Virgil van Dijk is proud of a longevity at the highest level of football that he puts down to ‘discipline, discipline and discipline’.
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NewsThree Reds play in Netherlands pre-World Cup friendly. Three Liverpool players started as the Netherlands lost 1-0 to Algeria in a World Cup warm-up game on Wednesday night.
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News'Thank you' - Virgil van Dijk pays tribute to Arne Slot. Virgil van Dijk has paid tribute to Arne Slot after the head coach’s departure from Liverpool.
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NewsThree Liverpool players named in Netherlands squad for World Cup. Three Liverpool players have been confirmed in the Netherlands’ squad to compete at this summer’s World Cup.
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk: Let's give Mo and Robbo the send-off they deserve. Virgil van Dijk reflected on the privilege he has felt to be a teammate of Liverpool greats Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah.
