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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Arne Slot gives an update on who might play for Liverpool against Barnsley
Liverpool vs. Barnsley: Arne Slot confirms team news for Anfield FA Cup game as Reds aim to win competition
Liverpool boss Arne Slot gives an update on the team that fans can expect to see ahead of his side's clash against Barnsley in the FA Cup on Monday.
03:04
 Marc Guehi is of interest to Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City
Marc Guehi latest: 'Preference' revealed as Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City face transfer battle for Crystal Palace star
Marc Guehi's preference is reportedly revealed amid interest from Premier League sides Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City this January transfer window.
18:14
 Liverpool reportedly identify an alternative to Marc Guehi
Liverpool transfer news: Marc Guehi 'alternative' identified but Arne Slot faces battle to sign Premier League defender
Liverpool reportedly identify an alternative to Marc Guehi, but they will face a difficult battle to land the Premier League centre-back in 2026.
09:29
 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.
Jan 9, 10:49
 Marc Guehi is reportedly of interest to another Premier League club other than Liverpool and Manchester City
Marc Guehi latest: Liverpool and Manchester City face competition from "big" Premier League "admirers"
Liverpool and Manchester City will reportedly face more competition for the signature of Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi this January transfer window.
Jan 8, 18:01
 Oliver Glasner provides an update on the future of Marc Guehi
Liverpool transfer news: Why Oliver Glasner's "naive" Marc Guehi update spells trouble for Arne Slot amid Man City interest
Oliver Glasner provides an update on the future of Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, with his words hinting at trouble for Liverpool and Arne Slot.
Jan 7, 01:38
 Liverpool target Marc Guehi is reportedly of interest to Manchester City
Liverpool transfer news: Marc Guehi's "preference" revealed as Manchester City enter race for Arne Slot target
Reported Liverpool target Marc Guehi's "preference" is revealed amid Manchester City's interest in the Crystal Palace centre-back.
Jan 6, 18:24
 Harrison Reed of Fulham
Fulham 2-2 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Harrison Reed goal sinks Reds' hopes of Champions League boost
Liverpool are held to a 2-2 stalemate by Fulham on Sunday in the Premier League in a game that could damage their hopes of securing Champions League football.
Jan 4, 17:34
 Joel Ordonez/Liverpool composite
Liverpool transfer news: Conflicting Joel Ordonez claims emerge after Arne Slot 'scouting mission'
The truth behind Liverpool's pursuit of Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez is supposedly revealed following claims that the Reds were close to agreeing a deal for the Ecuadorian.
Jan 4, 09:09
 Liverpool reportedly cool their interest in a defender, but a new target emerges
Liverpool transfer news: Interest in Premier League defender 'cools' as new 'target' emerges for Arne Slot's side
Liverpool reportedly cool their interest in a Premier League defender, but a new target is said to have emerged for the January transfer window.
Jan 3, 18:10
 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.
Jan 2, 21:37
 Liverpool reportedly agree to sign a centre-back
Liverpool transfer news: Deal 'agreed' for centre-back as Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate futures in doubt
Liverpool reportedly agree to bring in a central defender, with the club still facing question marks about the future of Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk.
Jan 2, 18:35
 Alexander Isak in action for Newcastle United on May 25, 2025
January transfer window opens: The 10 most expensive British deals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive British transfers of all time.
Jan 1, 10:11
 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk pictured on August 25, 2024
Best January transfers of all time: From Virgil van Dijk to Patrice Evra - who is the greatest winter transfer ever?
From Virgil van Dijk to Patrice Evra, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 best Premier League January transfers of all time.
Jan 1, 10:05
 Liverpool reportedly learn why Real Madrid will not sign one of their players in January
Liverpool transfer news: The 'serious' reason why Real Madrid dropped interest in Arne Slot star ahead of January
Liverpool reportedly learn the serious reason why Real Madrid will no longer pursue one of their players in the January transfer window despite previous interest.
Dec 31, 18:19
 Harry Maguire pictured on April 9, 2022
The 10 most expensive defenders of all time: Will any player break into the list in the 2026 January transfer window?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.
Dec 31, 15:04
 Liverpool reportedly identify a target from Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'keeping an eye' on Brighton & Hove Albion star in shock January link
An unexpected target has reportedly emerged for Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion, with the Reds keen on strengthening in the January transfer window.
Dec 30, 19:34
 Arne Slot of Liverpool during his side's match against Sunderland, on December 3, 2025
Liverpool part company with set-piece coach amid worrying statistics
Liverpool reportedly part company with set-piece coach Aaron Briggs after a poor record to show for himself and the team.
Dec 30, 15:58
 Five players who could join Chelsea in January, including rival £80m defender
Chelsea transfer news: Five players who could join Enzo Maresca's Blues in January, including rival £80m defender
Sports Mole takes a look at five players that could join Enzo Maresca's Chelsea in the January 2026 transfer window, including a rival £80m defender.
Dec 30, 09:00
 Liverpool reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of an alternative to Antoine Semenyo
Liverpool transfer news: Antoine Semenyo alternative emerges with agent "very optimistic" about move to bigger club
Liverpool reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of an alternative to Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo after his agent spoke about moving to a bigger club.
Dec 27, 00:17
 Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool during his side's match against Inter Milan, on December 9, 2025
“Predicted Liverpool XI vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Decisions over Dominik Szoboszlai suspension amid Conor Bradley doubts”
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Dec 25, 23:59
 Xavi Simons of Tottenham Hotspur reacts to being sent off against Liverpool, on December 20, 2025
Tottenham injury, suspension news and return dates for Crystal Palace clash: Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons latest
Sports Mole rounds up Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension list ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Dec 25, 02:17
 Liverpool boss Arne Slot provides an injury update ahead of his side's clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday
Liverpool latest news: Arne Slot makes "biggest concern" claim as Alexander Isak injury leads to Wolverhampton Wanderers issue
Liverpool boss Arne Slot provides an update on the injuries plaguing his squad ahead of the club's game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Dec 24, 20:41
 Liverpool could break a January window habit after Alexander Isak's injury, though they will have to beat Manchester City first
Alexander Isak injury latest could make Liverpool break January habit amid £65m Man City transfer battle
Liverpool could break a January transfer window habit following the injury to Alexander Isak, but they will face competition from Manchester City for a forward.
Dec 23, 16:46
 PL TOTW GW17 BADGES
Premier League GW17 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 17 of the 2025-26 season, including Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 23, 09:00
 Tottenham Hotspur's Xavi Simons remonstrates with referee John Brooks on December 20, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Xavi Simons, Cristian Romero sent off
Liverpool win 2-1 against Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but the match is marred by red cards received by Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero.
Dec 20, 19:47
 Tottenham Hotspur's Xavi Simons remonstrates with referee John Brooks on December 20, 2025
Tottenham games Xavi Simons will miss after Liverpool red card as VAR decision explained
Sports Mole looks at the Tottenham Hotspur games Xavi Simons will miss after the Dutchman's red card against Liverpool in the Premier League.
Dec 20, 18:31
 Liverpool have been urged to sign a centre-back, even if they cannot sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace
Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot told to "save your season" as new Marc Guehi alternative linked with Anfield move
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been told he should act to save the club's season, even if it means moving on from reported target Marc Guehi to an alternative.
Dec 19, 16:34
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on December 4, 2024
Spurs vs. Liverpool: Kane or Suarez? Alonso or Modric? Bale, Mane or Son? Who makes our combined XI from the Premier League era?
Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.
Dec 18, 13:44
 Liverpool face a January transfer decision with Mohamed Salah following Arne Slot's brave decision
Latest on Mo Salah future as Liverpool face January transfer decision after "brave" Arne Slot move
Amid speculation regarding the future of Mohamed Salah, Liverpool are facing a January transfer decision following Arne Slot's "brave" decision with the winger.
Dec 17, 20:00
 Gabriel Magalhaes/Virgil van Dijk/Achraf Hakimi composite
The best defenders in the world: Virgil van Dijk, William Saliba, Ruben Dias 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.
Dec 16, 16:47
 All-time Premier League XI feature
The greatest Premier League XI of all time: Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney and who else?
On the eve of the new 2025-26 season, Sports Mole compiles the greatest Premier League XI of all time.
Dec 16, 07:00
 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.
Dec 16, 07:00
 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his late match-winning penalty with Virgil van Dijk on September 14, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk on Mohamed Salah future as "other parties" involved with "leader" ahead of January
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk delivers his verdict on Mohamed Salah's future, but he hints at the involvement of parties beyond the players themselves.
Dec 14, 18:20
 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool after his side's match against Brighton & Hove Albion, on December 13, 2025
Liverpool transfer news: Mohamed Salah latest as Ibrahima Konate gives “love” verdict amid exit talk rumours
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate addresses Mohamed Salah's future at the club, and gives his view on whether the Egyptian will stay beyond January.
Dec 14, 00:25
 Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool during his side's match against Brighton & Hove Albion, on December 13, 2025
Liverpool injury news: Dominik Szoboszlai "ankle" update as club hope for Joe Gomez "surprise" after Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool boss Arne Slot provides an update on the injuries to Dominik Szoboszlai and Joe Gomez, who both came off against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
Dec 13, 23:38
 Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool during his side's match against Inter Milan, on December 9, 2025
Inter Milan 0-1 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Dominik Szoboszlai nets controversial Champions League goal
Liverpool narrowly beat Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday at the San Siro, but Dominik Szoboszlai's winner was controversial.
Dec 9, 22:16
 Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during his side's match against Leeds United, on December 6, 2025
Leeds United 3-3 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Arne Slot faces sack calls despite Hugo Ekitike goals
Liverpool draw 3-3 with Leeds United at Elland Road in the Premier League on Saturday, and the result leaves Arne Slot's position on a knife edge.
Dec 6, 17:11
 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.
Dec 4, 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.
Dec 3, 19:52
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