Virgil van Dijk

NED

• #4 • Center Back

Virgil van Dijk

NED

• #4 • Center Back

Club

Liverpool

League

Premier League

Position

Center Back

Role

Back Line Anchor

Birthdate (Age)

Jul 8, 1991 (35)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'5"

Weight

203 lb

National Team

Netherlands

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

75.7

88/974

Impact score

7.1

189/974

Defender rank

26th

26/356

All rank

105th

105/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

33rd/356 DEF

Passing

28th/352 DEF

78.4

1 V 1 Defending

320th/342 DEF

57.1

Aerial Duel

2nd/327 DEF

83.9

Positioning

10th/351 DEF

87.2

Blocking

246th/344 DEF

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

Minutes

451

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Oct 20, 7:00pm UTC

Liverpool

Villarreal

Anfield • Paramount+, ViX

Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

News

Sep 25, 2026

Remains ever-present in defense

Van Dijk has played the full 90 minutes in every match across all competitions this season.

Analysis: Van Dijk remains an undisputed starter and has formed a solid central defensive partnership with Jeremy Jacquet. He has recorded five tackles, seven interceptions and 41 clearances across six appearances in all competitions, while completing every available minute. His workload and consistent place alongside Jacquet leave little doubt over his role at the heart of the defense.

Aug 24, 2026

Quiet in opener

van Dijk registered two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Analysis: van Dijk was still solid during Sunday's season opener, but he couldn't quite shut down attacks as he may have been able to in the past. He still formed a nice pairing with new signing Jeremy Jacquet, but he wasn't immaculate. van Dijk remains a top defensive option in the Premier League, but he's not getting any younger.