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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PreviewInternational fixtures: When and where Liverpool players are in action. See when and where Liverpool players are set to be on duty with their countries for the upcoming international matches.
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ReactionVirgil van Dijk: Galatasaray was a good night, now let's be ready for Brighton . Virgil van Dijk was left satisfied by Liverpool’s performance against Galatasaray but the captain’s focus is now on Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Programme notes'Nights like this are what Anfield is all about' - Virgil van Dijk. Virgil van Dijk is targeting another special European night at Anfield this evening.
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk: It's a very important week - we know you'll back us. Virgil van Dijk says there is 'no doubt' it is an 'important week' in the season for Liverpool, starting with the hosting of Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
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NewsVirgil van Dijk surprises LFC Foundation's Premier League Community Captain with special award. Virgil van Dijk was on hand at the AXA Training Centre recently to surprise a very special guest with this year’s Premier League Community Captain award.
