V. van Dijk

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rumourCaughtOffsideRumour source· 27 Sept 2026

Van Dijk Again Linked With Surprise AC Milan Move

Liverpool's captain is being talked up for a San Siro switch as his Anfield contract winds down.

rumourFootball ItaliaEstablished source· 26 Sept 2026

Van Dijk tipped for Milan free transfer in 2027

A Milan pundit insists the Liverpool captain will end up at San Siro sooner or later.

rumourGiveMeSportEstablished source· 26 Sept 2026

Liverpool Eye Bastoni as Van Dijk Successor in £70m Move

Liverpool have already laid groundwork on a £70m deal to land the man they see as the next Virgil van Dijk.

opinionGiveMeSportEstablished source· 25 Sept 2026

The 25 Best Defenders in World Football Right Now

Defences win titles, and this ranked list names the 25 best defenders in the game today.

opinionMirror FootballEstablished source· 25 Sept 2026

Van Dijk Under Fire as Dutch Media Question Germany Display

The Liverpool captain was singled out again by the Dutch press after a Nations League draw with Germany.

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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