Dutch association football player (born 1991)
Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional soccer player born in 1991 who has become one of the most prominent defenders in modern football. He is widely regarded as one of the best players in his position and has played for top European clubs, making him an important figure in professional soccer.
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:10, 24 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 23:41, 31 March 2026 (UTC)
Virgil van Dijk ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvɪrdʑɪl vɑn ˈdɛik]; 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. Widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, and one of the greatest defenders in Premier League history, he is known for his strength, leadership, speed and aerial ability.
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