Virgil van Dijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvɪrdʑɪl vɑn ˈdɛik]; [2] born 8 July 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for and captains both Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team.

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.

Aug 13, 2021 · lfc Virgil van Dijk spoke to Liverpoolfc.com moments after signing his new long-term contract – read the interview in full now. The No.4 put pen to paper on his deal at Anfield on Friday morning before then sitting down in front of our cameras to offer his reaction.

Aug 13, 2021 · Virgil van Dijk has today signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool Football Club. The centre-back committed his future to the Reds by putting pen to paper at Anfield on Friday morning, ensuring his three-and-a-half-year association with the club will be prolonged well into the coming years.

3 days ago · Liverpool FC. Liverpool FC News. Thierry Henry explains difference in Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah contract talks for Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk is expected to follow Mohamed Salah's lead in signing a new contract at Liverpool, with Thierry Henry explaining the key difference between the two players. liverpool.

3 days ago · Virgil van Dijk has outlined how much he loves playing for Liverpool with confirmation of a new contract for the Reds' captain expected soon after Mohamed Salah's extension was revealed last week. "I told you last week that there was progress, so we'll see," Van Dijk told reporters at Anfield. Salah, in an interview with Sky Sports a few minutes earlier, had said he "hoped" that the Liverpool ...

Dec 8, 2024 · According to the reliable David Ornstein, Liverpool have made a contract offer to skipper Virgil van Dijk. The 33-year-old has been back to his very best this season under Arne Slot and has...

Aug 15, 2021 · Van Dijk made his comeback to first-team action in pre-season after nine months out with a serious knee injury sustained in October's Merseyside derby. "All the hard work we've put in so far...

Jul 8, 1991 · Virgil van Dijk, 33, from Netherlands Liverpool FC, since 2017 Centre-Back Market value: €28.00m * Jul 8, 1991 in Breda, Netherlands

As a recognition of his and Liverpool's exploits in the Champions League, Van Dijk beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to be voted UEFA Men's Player of the year for 2019, receiving 305 points compared to 207 for Messi and 74 for Ronaldo. He is the first defender to receive this honour since it was first presented to Messi in 2011.