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 how tough Palace will make it - so we need to be ready. Virgil van Dijk is in no doubt that Liverpool must be at their best in order to beat Crystal Palace at Anfield this afternoon.
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ReactionVirgil van Dijk: We must react quickly to Atalanta defeat. Virgil van Dijk called on Liverpool to respond quickly and positively to the disappointment of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final, first-leg defeat by Atalanta.
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Programme notes'Relish tonight and the opportunities that come with it' - Van Dijk's pre-Atalanta message. Virgil van Dijk wants Liverpool to make the most of another big European night as they welcome Atalanta to Anfield.
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ReactionVirgil van Dijk: We showed great resilience once again. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk praised another resilient performance by the Reds in Thursday night’s 3-1 victory over Sheffield United at Anfield.
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Programme notesVirgil van Dijk explains how Liverpool can improve in the season run-in. Virgil van Dijk has detailed Liverpool’s determination to hit new heights in the closing stages of what could prove to be an historic season.