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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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk argues with the referee after giving away a penalty against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, on November 26, 2025
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk labelled a "coward" by ex-Chelsea player as Sunderland draw leaves Premier League season in chaos
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk receives criticism for his role in the club's downfall, though he is not the only person responsible for the team's struggles.
17:05
 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during his side's match against Sunderland, on December 3, 2025
Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Florian Wirtz rescues point but Arne Slot sack calls grow
Liverpool are held to a 1-1 stalemate by Sunderland at Anfield in the Premier League on Wednesday, and the result leaves Arne Slot's position in doubt.
19:52
 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.
Dec 1, 21:37
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah pictured on October 4, 2025
Liverpool news: Mohamed Salah, the first victim of Arne Slot's failure?
If Arne Slot is pushed towards the exit a Liverpool, it is Mohamed Salah who could be the first victim of his manager's difficulties.
Nov 28, 15:27
 Five reasons Liverpool's season under Arne Slot has gone wrong
Liverpool seeing “snapshot of the future” without key trio as damning verdict follows another painful setback
Liverpool’s painful 4-1 home defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League was the latest setback to suggest that the Reds may soon need to prepare for a future without three key players, says a club legend.
Nov 27, 13:30
 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk argues with the referee after giving away a penalty against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, on November 26, 2025
Liverpool 1-4 PSV Eindhoven: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Anfield Champions League loss leaves Arne Slot fearing sack
Liverpool lose 4-1 at Anfield against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday, and boss Arne Slot will be under serious pressure.
Nov 26, 19:04
 Joan Martinez Real Madrid/Liverpool composite
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos ‘aware’ of Liverpool interest in €150m starlet who “has everything”
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing a highly-rated Real Madrid starlet who has a €150m (£131.7m) release clause in his contract.
Nov 25, 14:27
 Five reasons Liverpool's season under Arne Slot has gone wrong
Liverpool: Five reasons it has gone wrong for Arne Slot as Premier League title defence crumbles
Liverpool's 2025-26 season has not gone to plan, and here Sports Mole looks at five reasons why Arne Slot's side find themselves out of the Premier League title race.
Nov 24, 18:28
 Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during his side's match against Nottingham Forest, on November 22, 2025
Preview:Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and PSV Eindhoven, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 24, 17:30
 Arne Slot and Xabi Alonso pictured on November 5, 2025
Liverpool and Real Madrid transfer 'showdown' for centre-backs to unfold in 2026
The intense competition between Liverpool and Real Madrid is set to escalate as both clubs reportedly target same centre-back.
Nov 20, 23:43
 Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace during his side's match against AEK Larnaca, on October 23, 2025
Marc Guehi transfer update: Crystal Palace 'fear' sooner departure for star centre-back
Crystal Palace fear they could lose Marc Guehi in January after one Premier League club reportedly show interest.
Nov 19, 19:13
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on October 19, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: 'Initial talks' held with Premier League club over 'star' as Arne Slot looks to rebuild midfield
Liverpool reportedly make contact with a Premier League club over the potential signing of a midfielder, with Arne Slot keen for a refresh in the middle of the pitch.
Nov 16, 23:29
 Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool before his side's game against Manchester City, on November 9, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Ibrahima Konate on "trouble" with fans as new contract admission made amid criticism
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate provides yet another update regarding his contract situation, making an admission about his future amid criticism of his displays.
Nov 16, 17:36
 Florian Wirtz has struggled to settle into life as a Liverpool player
Liverpool news latest: Why Florian Wirtz criticism from Gary Neville is right as Arne Slot faces Cody Gakpo dilemma
Liverpool attacker Florian Wirtz has struggled to settle into life at Anfield, and Arne Slot may face a dilemma regarding who to start in the forward line.
Nov 15, 21:53
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on September 27, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Fears grow that Tottenham Hotspur will 'beat' Reds to Bundesliga centre-back in January battle
Liverpool are reportedly fearful they could be beaten to the signature of a Bundesliga centre-back in the January, which would damage the club's long-term plans.
Nov 14, 23:01
 Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk on October 11, 2024
Netherlands lineup vs. Poland: Predicted XI for Ronald Koeman's side in key 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole looks at how Netherlands could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Poland on Friday night.
Nov 12, 17:14
 Liverpool will struggle to catch Arsenal after losing against Manchester City in the Premier League
Liverpool Premier League title race: Why Arne Slot cannot catch Mikel Arteta's Arsenal after Manchester City defeat
Liverpool's loss to Manchester City last weekend means they have to claw back an eight-point deficit if they are to catch Arsenal and win the Premier League title.
Nov 12, 13:23
 Steven Gerrard celebrates Liverpool winning the FA Cup in May 2006
Liverpool's greatest XI of all time using different nationalities
Sports Mole selects Liverpool's greatest-ever XI with a difference - only one player is allowed from each country.
Nov 11, 23:59
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 9, 2025
Manchester City injury news: Pep Guardiola 'discovers' when midfielder will return from 'significant' injury
Manchester City reportedly learn when they will be able to call upon an injured midfielder, who is set to miss a significant period of the season.
Nov 11, 23:51
 Steven Gerrard celebrates Liverpool winning the FA Cup in May 2006
Liverpool's greatest ever players by number, including Steven Gerrard, Virgil van Dijk and Sir Kenny Dalglish
Sports Mole takes an alternative look at Liverpool's best ever players, listing them by number from Steven Gerrard and Kenny Dalglish to Lazar Markovic and Mario Balotelli.
Nov 11, 22:47
 Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool celebrates scoring against Eintracht Frankfurt, on October 22, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Reds defender Ibrahima Konate 'open to options' amid interest from European heavyweights
Juventus are reportedly looking to take the lead in the race for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate, who is also attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
Nov 11, 17:17
 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.
Nov 10, 15:57
 Gabriel Magalhaes/Virgil van Dijk/Achraf Hakimi composite
Who are the best defenders in the world? Where do Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk and Arsenal's William Saliba fit in the top 10?
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.
Nov 10, 13:31
 Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during his side's match against Manchester City, on November 9, 2025
Premier League title race: Liverpool's hopes assessed after Manchester City loss as Arne Slot's side equal unwanted record
Liverpool's 3-0 loss against Manchester City on Sunday saw them equal an unwanted record, and their chances of winning the title are increasingly slim.
Nov 10, 00:25
 Pep Guardiola/Arne Slot composite
Man City 3-0 Liverpool: Four key talking points as pressure mounts on Arne Slot after Premier League setback
Sports Mole takes a closer look at four key talking points following Manchester City's statement 3-0 win over reigning Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday.
Nov 9, 23:00
 Florian Wirtz/Arne Slot composite
Man City 3-0 Liverpool: Damning Florian Wirtz stat emerges as Arne Slot reacts to disallowed Van Dijk goal
A damning statistic emerges relating to Florian Wirtz following Liverpool's 3-0 Premier League loss to Manchester City at the Etihad.
Nov 9, 20:33
 Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates on November 9, 2025
Man City 3-0 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Jeremy Doku dazzles in Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game
Pep Guardiola marks his 1,000th game as a manager by steering his Manchester City side to a dominant 3-0 victory over reigning Premier League champions Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Remembrance Sunday.
Nov 9, 18:30
 Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Man City vs. Liverpool confirmed lineups: Cherki, Wirtz, Isak, Bernardo decisions made for Premier League showdown
Manchester City and Liverpool confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 9, 15:20
 Liverpool will need Virgil van Dijk to be at his best if they are to stop Manchester City striker Erling Haaland
Manchester City vs. Liverpool: How Virgil van Dijk can stop Erling Haaland in key Premier League title race game
Liverpool will face Manchester City at the Etihad in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will need Virgil van Dijk to be at his best in order to stop Erling Haaland.
Nov 9, 07:30
 Erling Haaland/Virgil van Dijk composite
Man City vs. Liverpool: Three key battles to look out for in Premier League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at three key battles to watch out for when Manchester City lock horns with Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
Nov 7, 17:30
 SM-EK Erling Haaland/Virgil van Dijk composite
Man City vs. Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk “will have trouble” against Erling Haaland if Pep Guardiola opts to “copy and paste” for Premier League clash
Erling Haaland will “trouble” Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk if Manchester City repeat their Bournemouth blueprint in Sunday’s Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 7, 10:55
 Wolfsberg defender Konstantinos Koulierakis on February 8, 2025
Liverpool, Tottenham 'very keen' on left-footed Bundesliga defender ahead of January transfer window
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on Wolfsburg defender Konstantinos Koulierakis, sending scouts to watch the 21-year-old in action.
Nov 6, 13:20
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot arrives before his team's Premier League clash on September 14, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: 'Priority target' for Arne Slot in January 'revealed' as fans hope for Premier League title charge
Liverpool reportedly identify their primary target for the January transfer window, with fans hoping that the team can catch Arsenal in the hunt for the Premier League.
Nov 5, 22:45
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on October 5, 2025
Who is the referee and VAR for Manchester City vs. Liverpool? Past controversies and both teams' records when in charge
Sports Mole takes a look at the records of the referee and VAR confirmed for Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 5, 22:18
 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his late match-winning penalty with Virgil van Dijk on September 14, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Reds star 'fought until the last minute' to join Real Madrid in the summer
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk reportedly fought until the last minute to move to Real Madrid during the summer transfer window.
Nov 4, 15:09
 Dayot Upamecano/Liverpool composite
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot handed Dayot Upamecano blow as Bayern director delivers contract update
Liverpool are handed another blow in their efforts to secure a free transfer for Bayern Munich centre-back Dayot Upamecano next summer.
Nov 2, 12:22
 Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool in action on August 4, 2025
Liverpool injury, suspension list and return dates for Aston Villa clash: Ryan Gravenberch, Alexander Isak latest
Sports Mole rounds up the latest on Ryan Gravenberch and Liverpool's other injury and suspension news before Aston Villa's Premier League trip to Anfield on Saturday.
Oct 31, 02:50
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 25, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot January window 'blow' as club face 'tough fight' for Marc Guehi alternative
Liverpool reportedly suffer a blow in their pursuit of an alternative to Marc Guehi, with Arne Slot keen to improve his side's defensive displays.
Oct 30, 23:21
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on October 29, 2025
Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace: Arne Slot sacrifices shot at EFL Cup for potential "blessing in disguise"
Liverpool expert and journalist David Lynch delivers his verdict on the Reds' 3-0 EFL Cup fourth-round loss to Crystal Palace, explaining why the humbling could prove to be a blessing in disguise.
Oct 29, 21:33
 Liverpool boss Arne Slot has struggled against Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner
Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace: Can Arne Slot get the better of Oliver Glasner in Anfield EFL Cup match as pressure mounts?
Liverpool face Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup on Wednesday at Anfield, and though Arne Slot needs a win, Eagles boss Oliver Glanser has had success against the Dutchman.
Oct 28, 13:18
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