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 every major trophy 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 backline, 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...
Date of birth
8 July 1991
Nationality
Dutch
Honours
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk: We know why we can't take our foot off the gas tonight. Virgil van Dijk has warned Liverpool cannot take their foot off the gas as they aim to see off Sparta Prague and reach the Europa League quarter-finals.
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Reaction'Bittersweet' - Virgil van Dijk's verdict on Liverpool's draw with Man City. Virgil van Dijk admitted to carrying a 'bittersweet' feeling after Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.
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Programme notes'The hard work starts now' - Virgil van Dijk's run-in rallying call. Virgil van Dijk insists ‘the hard work starts now’ as Liverpool prepare for a showdown with Manchester City this afternoon.
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NewsVirgil van Dijk voted Standard Chartered Player of the Month for February. Virgil van Dijk has won Liverpool's Standard Chartered Men's Player of the Month award for February.
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News'I could make a long list' - Ibrahima Konate's learning from Virgil van Dijk. Ibrahima Konate has detailed how playing alongside Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has helped him improve as a centre-back.