Virgil van Dijk - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Virgil van Dijk is a professional Dutch footballer who plays as a center-back for Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team.
- 2. He was born on July 8, 1991, in Breda, Netherlands.
- 3. Van Dijk began his professional career at Dutch club Groningen before moving to Scottish club Celtic in 2013.
- 4. He made a name for himself at Celtic, winning two Scottish Premiership titles and being named the PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year in 2015.
- 5. In 2015, van Dijk transferred to Premier League club Southampton for a then-club record fee of £13 million.
- 6. Van Dijk's performances at Southampton attracted the attention of top clubs, and in January 2018, he signed for Liverpool in a world-record transfer fee for a defender at the time, reportedly around £75 million.
- 7. Van Dijk has been a key player for Liverpool, helping the team win the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020, ending the club's 30-year wait for a league title.
- 8. He has been named the PFA Players' Player of the Year, UEFA Men's Player of the Year, and Premier League Player of the Season for his outstanding performances.
- 9. Known for his physical presence, aerial ability, composure on the ball, and leadership qualities, van Dijk is considered one of the best defenders in the world.
- 10. Off the field, van Dijk is actively involved in charitable work and has supported various causes, including donating his match fees to charity and participating in campaigns to raise awareness about social issues.