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'A great achievement' - Virgil van Dijk sets new Netherlands captaincy record. Virgil van Dijk made history with the Netherlands on Monday night.
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Round-upInternationals: Reds star as Netherlands and Germany qualify for World Cup. Four Liverpool players featured and played vital roles for their nations in World Cup qualifying on Monday.
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Round-upInternationals: Nine Liverpool players feature in Friday's fixtures. Nine Liverpool players featured in Friday’s round of international matches.
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GuideInternationals preview: When and where Liverpool players are in action in November. See when and where Liverpool’s international contingent will be in action during November.
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Reaction'It's finding consistency' - Virgil van Dijk reflects on Man City 3-0 Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool must 'find consistency' following Sunday's 3-0 defeat by Manchester City in the Premier League.
