V. van Dijk

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otherThis Is AnfieldCommunity source· 17 Aug 2026

Van Dijk: New defensive partnership needs time to gel

Liverpool's captain explains why building chemistry with new centre-back partners won't happen overnight.

otherGiveMeSportEstablished source· 17 Aug 2026

Van Dijk Dethroned: Premier League's Best Defenders Ranked

The Dutch colossus is no longer the top dog in England's backline, according to a new ranking.

transferMirror FootballEstablished source· 13 Aug 2026

Gerrard's phone call that won Liverpool the Van Dijk race

A blunt phone call from Steven Gerrard helped Liverpool beat Manchester City to Virgil van Dijk's signature.

otherThis Is AnfieldCommunity source· 12 Aug 2026

Van Dijk and Araujo lead in bizarre defensive stat

Two centre-backs share a record that sounds more like a video game glitch.

otherThis Is AnfieldCommunity source· 11 Aug 2026

Van Dijk reveals talks with Ndukwe, hopes for Jacquet

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk opens up on conversations with young defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe and his hopes for Jeremy Jacquet.

Personal info

Role: Player
Position: Defender
Full name: Virgil van Dijk
Born: 8 Jul 1991 (35)
Birthplace: Breda, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands
Height: 195 cm
Current club: Liverpool

Overview

Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch defender who plays for the Netherlands national team. Born in Breda on 8 July 1991, he stands 195 cm tall. His clubs have included Celtic, Liverpool, and Southampton.

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