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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Reaction'Massive' - Diogo Jota and Virgil van Dijk react to Liverpool's Merseyside derby win. Diogo Jota and Virgil van Dijk were left delighted after Liverpool secured a crucial three points from Wednesday night's Merseyside derby.
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Programme notesWhat Virgil van Dijk wants from Liverpool fans during the Merseyside derby. Virgil van Dijk wants visitors to Anfield between now and the end of the season to feel the full 'power' of the ground, beginning with Wednesday's Merseyside derby.
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Round-upInternationals: Diogo Jota assists as six Reds feature on Sunday. Diogo Jota recorded an assist for Portugal as six Liverpool players represented their countries throughout Sunday.
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Round-upInternationals: Cody Gakpo scores with nine Liverpool players in action on Thursday. Cody Gakpo scored and Wataru Endo qualified for the World Cup as nine Liverpool players were in international action on Thursday.
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PreviewMarch internationals guide: When and where 26 Liverpool players are in action. Find out which Liverpool players will be in action for their national teams this month with our preview of the latest round of international fixtures.