Virgil van Dijk

Born: July 8, 1991

Height: 6' 4" (193cm)

Hometown: Breda, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands Dutch

Position: Centre-back
Virgil van Dijk
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Career History
Youth2009-2010Willem II
2010-2011Groningen
Senior2011-2013Groningen
2013-2015Celtic
2015-2018Southampton
2018-Liverpool
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Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during his side's match against Sunderland, on February 2026
Next Liverpool captain? Virgil van Dijk backs Reds teammate to succeed him as club skipper
Virgil van Dijk backs Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai to become the next Reds captain after him.
18:38
 Bukayo Saka/Erling Haaland/Bruno Fernandes composite
Where Bukayo Saka ranks among Premier League's best-paid players as new Arsenal contract 'signed'
Bukayo Saka reportedly signs his new long-term Arsenal contract until 2031, and his renewal puts him in the top five of the list of the Premier League's best-paid players.
Feb 17, 15:22
 All-time Premier League XI feature
The greatest Premier League XI of all time: Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney and who else?
Sports Mole compiles the greatest Premier League XI of all time, including Arsenal icon Thierry Henry and Man United legend Wayne Rooney.
Feb 17, 08:00
 Gabriel Magalhaes/Virgil van Dijk/Achraf Hakimi composite
The best defenders in the world: Virgil van Dijk, Gabriel Magalhaes, Achraf Hakimi ranked in top-10 list
Who are the best defenders in the world? Sports Mole ranks the top 10 and considers where Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Arsenal's William Saliba fit in.
Feb 16, 08:00
 AC Milan's Paolo Maldini during the 2007 Champions League final
Best defenders of all time: Top 10 greatest stoppers, sweepers and full-backs in football history ranked
Who are the best defenders of all time? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest stoppers, sweepers and full-backs in football history, including Cafu, Sergio Ramos and Paolo Maldini.
Feb 15, 21:56
 Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during his side's match against Real Madrid, on November 4, 2025
Liverpool latest: Arne Slot delivers fresh Ibrahima Konate contract update amid Real Madrid interest
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirms the club are in fresh contract talks with defender Ibrahima Konate over a new contract.
Feb 13, 23:40
 Curtis Jones/Ibrahima Konate/Arne Slot composite
Ibrahima Konate future: Two reasons why Liverpool defender 'could sign' new contract at Anfield
Ibrahima Konate has not signed a new deal at Liverpool, but there is a possibility that the Frenchman could reach an agreement shortly after an improvement in form.
Feb 13, 16:12
 Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during his side's match against Sunderland, on February 2026
Liverpool news: Van Dijk makes public appeal for "world-class level" partner to stay
Liverpool captain makes public appeal for partner: "Obviously, I want him to stay. He is an important figure on the pitch, as everyone can see, but also off it".
Feb 13, 16:04
 Liverpool head coach Arne Slot pictured on January 24, 2026
Preview:Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 12, 17:00
 Wataru Endo/Arne Slot composite
Wataru Endo may have played final Liverpool game as Arne Slot issues worrying injury update
Liverpool boss Arne Slot delivers an update on Wataru Endo's injury, and the midfielder may have already played his last game for the Reds.
Feb 12, 07:26
 Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool against Sunderland, on February 2026
Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk sets Premier League record for Reds as Champions League hopes reignited
Virgil van Dijk's goal for Liverpool sees him set a new record for the club in the Premier League and also reignites their quest for Champions League football.
Feb 12, 00:19
 Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool scores a header against Sunderland on February 11, 2026
Sunderland vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Liverpool and Sunderland.
Feb 11, 23:55
 Erling Haaland and Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrating on February 11, 2026
Wednesday's Premier League results & roundup: Manchester City and Aston Villa win to keep pressure on Arsenal in title race
Sports Mole provides a roundup of all Wednesday’s Premier League results and storylines, as Manchester City and Aston Villa keep pressure on Arsenal in the title race.
Feb 11, 22:52
 Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool before his side's game against Manchester City, on November 9, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Reds kept at 'arm's length' by Ibrahima Konate amid 'mind-boggling' stance
Liverpool are reportedly confused by the transfer stance of defender Ibrahima Konate, who is stalling his decision on whether to sign a new contract at Anfield.
Feb 9, 16:47
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot, on October 22, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Reds boost as defensive target's 'relationship' with club 'nearing its end' ahead of summer
Liverpool reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of a target as the defender's relationship with their current club is said to be nearing its end.
Feb 8, 14:55
 Dominik Szoboszlai/Richard Hughes composite
Dominik Szoboszlai offered 'outstanding' Liverpool contract amid Real Madrid transfer interest
Liverpool reportedly offer Dominik Szoboszlai an 'outstanding' contract renewal, but the Hungarian's £300,000-a-week demands have not been met.
Feb 8, 12:34
 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate pictured on September 17, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Real Madrid recently made 'contact' to sign defender
Real Madrid have reportedly make contact with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Feb 6, 19:03
 Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool before his side's game against Manchester City, on November 9, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'complete U-turn' on Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate with 'meeting imminent'
Real Madrid are reportedly keen on the signing of Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate after initially cooling their interest in the player at the end of 2025.
Feb 5, 14:26
 Liverpool head coach Arne Slot on November 26, 2025
Liverpool January transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Arne Slot's side in 2026 winter window
Track all of Liverpool's January transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, net spend and latest rumours.
Feb 3, 23:55
 Liverpool confirm the signing of Alexander Isak in a British-record transfer deal on September 1, 2025
Liverpool's top 10 most expensive signings ever: Where do Jeremy Jacquet, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak fees rank?
Ahead of the 2026 January transfer window, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 most expensive signings in Liverpool history.
Feb 3, 23:50
 Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool in action on August 25, 2025
Liverpool expiring contracts: Who is free to leave in 2026 and 2027?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's expiring contracts for this season and next.
Feb 3, 23:37
 Harry Maguire pictured on April 9, 2022
The 10 most expensive defenders of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.
Feb 3, 08:00
 Alexander Isak in action for Newcastle United on May 25, 2025
The 10 most expensive British transfers of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive British transfers of all time.
Feb 3, 08:00
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes pictured on November 10, 2024
Most expensive January transfers of all time: Who are the biggest winter signings ever?
From Antoine Semenyo to Bruno Fernandes, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 most expensive January transfers of all time.
Feb 3, 08:00
 Ricardo Larreina Amador - Jeremy Jacquet of Stade Rennais FC looks on during pre-season on August 2, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Jeremy Jacquet transfer date confirmed following Chelsea snub
Liverpool confirms Jeremy Jacquet agreement and transfer date after beating Premier League rivals to the Rennes defender's signature.
Feb 2, 23:57
 Liverpool boss Arne Slot, on January 28, 2026
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'out of race' for Bayern Munich star after agreeing £60m deal before deadline day
Liverpool are reportedly out of the race to sign a Bayern Munich star, with the Reds having already agreed a significant fee for another player.
Feb 2, 18:15
 Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson, on January 28, 2026
Liverpool transfer news: Final Andrew Robertson 'decision' reached amid Tottenham Hotspur interest on deadline day
Liverpool reportedly come to a decision regarding the potential sale of Andrew Robertson to Tottenham Hotspur before the closure of the winter window.
Feb 2, 16:45
 Jeremy Jacquet/Liverpool composite
Liverpool shirt numbers Jeremy Jacquet could take after £60m signing 'arrives for medical'
Sports Mole looks at the shirt numbers that Jeremy Jacquet could take at Liverpool ahead of his £60m move from Rennes.
Feb 2, 13:34
 Liverpool boss Arne Slot, on January 31, 2026
Liverpool transfer news: 'Here we go' stage for defender as Arne Slot looks to secure future amid Ibrahima Konate doubts
Liverpool reportedly reach a total agreement for the transfer of a defender, and his signing could be important amid uncertainty regarding Ibrahima Konate.
Feb 1, 23:21
 Jeremy Jacquet in action for Rennes on February 16, 2025
Jeremy Jacquet: Why do Chelsea and Liverpool want talented Rennes centre-back?
Sports Mole analyses why Rennes prodigy Jeremy Jacquet has become the focal point of a high-stakes Premier League tug-of-war between Chelsea and Liverpool.
Feb 1, 16:31
 Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool during his side's match against Inter Milan, on December 9, 2025
Dominik Szoboszlai makes Liverpool contract "progression" claim as Richard Hughes face 13 critical decisions
Liverpool utility man Dominik Szoboszlai delivers an update on his contract talks with the Reds following Saturday's 4-1 Premier League win over Newcastle United.
Feb 1, 13:14
 Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during his side's match against Manchester City, on November 9, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Reds receive boost as Bayern Munich star is 'waiting for Anfield'
Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano is reportedly refusing to sign a new contract, with the Frenchman eyeing up a move to either Liverpool or Real Madrid.
Jan 29, 14:56
 Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes and Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai pictured on January 1, 2024
Liverpool vs. Newcastle: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Newcastle United and Liverpool.
Jan 29, 12:07
 Virgil van Dijk/Mohamed Salah composite
Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk create Champions League history as Liverpool's route to final analysed
Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk both write new chapters of the record books in Wednesday's 6-0 pummelling of Qarabag in the Champions League.
Jan 29, 09:26
 UCL TOTW GW8 BADGES (NEW)
Champions League GW8 Team of the Week: Lamine Yamal, Virgil van Dijk, Malik Tillman
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Week for gameweek eight, including Lamine Yamal, Virgil van Dijk and Malik Tillman.
Jan 29, 08:00
 Jeremie Frimpong of Liverpool suffered an injury against Qarabag, on January 28, 2026
Liverpool injury update: Jeremie Frimpong latest as Arne Slot gives "obvious" timeframe and answers transfer question
Liverpool boss Arne Slot provides an update on Jeremie Frimpong's injury, and answers a question about whether the club will act in the January transfer window.
Jan 28, 23:55
 Liverpool learn their potential Champions League opponents
Liverpool learn possible Champions League round of 16 opponents after Anfield win against Qarabag FK
Liverpool learn who they could face in the round of 16 of the Champions League after their 6-0 win against Qarabag FK on Wednesday at Anfield.
Jan 28, 23:09
 Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike during their side's match against Qarabag, on January 28, 2026
Liverpool 6-0 Qarabag FK: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Champions League rout secures round of 16 spot
Liverpool win 6-0 against Qarabag FK at Anfield on Wednesday in the Champions League, securing a top eight spot and securing their place in the round of 16.
Jan 28, 22:02
 Liverpool's Joe Gomez pictured on December 9, 2025
Liverpool injury, suspension list and return dates for Qarabag FK Champions League clash: Joe Gomez, Alexander Isak latest
Sports Mole rounds up Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news before they face Qarabag FK at Anfield in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Jan 25, 23:57
 Liverpool reportedly come to a decision regarding Andrew Robertson
Liverpool transfer news: Andrew Robertson 'decision' reached as Tottenham Hotspur circle for Arne Slot defender
Liverpool reportedly come to a decision about whether to sell Andrew Robertson amid interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 25, 23:19
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