Virgil van Dijk News and Features

Virgil van Dijk
(Image credit: PA Images)

Date of birth: 8 July, 1991
Instagram: @virgilvandijk
Clubs: Groningen, Celtic, Southampton, Liverpool
Transfer fee: £75 million

After coming close to dying from appendicitis and a kidney infection as a 20-year-old at Groningen - and after being rejected by Ajax - he had successful spells at Celtic and Southampton. Identified by Jurgen Klopp as the man to build Liverpool's defence around and a £75 million world-record fee for a defender was justified as he won the Champions League and UEFA player of the year award in 2019. Captained Holland to the final of the Nations League in 2019.

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Tenacious Japan rescue late draw against the Netherlands as Texas showdown lives up to the hype

By Zach Lowy published

Japan came away with a valuable point in Arlington

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Netherlands squad World Cup 2026: Ronald Koeman's squad to face Japan

By Arthur Renard, Ewan Gennery, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Joe Donnohue last updated

The Netherlands' World Cup 2026 squad has been finalised by national team boss Ronald Koeman

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Arne Slot manager of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on May 9, 2026 in Liverpool, England.

Arne Slot tipped for Netherlands job after World Cup - live on ITV

By Richard Buxton published

Could Arne Slot take the reins with the Netherlands?

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The Netherlands are the World Cup 2026 dark horses people aren't talking about enough

By Joe Baker published

OPINION An experienced manager, Premier League seasoned players, tactical versatility and the best defence at the tournament. Here's why the Netherlands could be a problem at the World Cup

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Liverpool ticket protest shows Anfield's 'USP' cannot be left to diminish

By Matt Ladson published

OPINION A year since Liverpool won the title, a very different mood now envelopes Anfield on and off the pitch. 

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Liverpool given green light for €50m release clause buy: report

By Kedar Bayley published

Liverpool have been given a firm deadline to trigger the exclusive release clause of their defensive target

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'Ibrahima Konate makes a mistake every game, Virgil van Dijk is still one of Liverpool's best' Is Jamie Carragher's summation of Liverpool's defence really fair?

By Steven Chicken published

Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has come under fire for his performances this season but former Reds stalwart Jamie Carragher feels that is unfair

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Liverpool signing suffers ‘quite serious’ injury blow

By Chris Nee published

Liverpool’s big-money acquisition had to be substituted on Saturday, sparking concern on Merseyside

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Liverpool launch complaint over controversial Manchester City decision

By James Roberts published

Liverpool were left furious after Virgil van Dijk's header was ruled out at the Etihad

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Explained: Why Liverpool were denied Virgil van Dijk equaliser against Manchester City

By Isaac Stacey Stronge published

Liverpool saw the goal chalked off for offside against Andy Robertson despite the left-back not touching the ball

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