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Virgil van Dijk
Defender · #4 · 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk is a 35-year-old defender.
FeaturedView on ESPN →Oldest in Netherlands squadScored at World Cup 20264 WC 2026 appearances
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Virgil van Dijk is a 35-year-old defender.
At club level, plays for Liverpool.
Part of Netherlands's squad at the FIFA World Cup 2026, wearing the #4 shirt.
At this tournament so far: 4 World Cup appearances, 1 goal scored.
Listed at 6' 5", 203 lbs.
How they play
Dominant centre-back who wins aerial duels, steps into midfield, and organises the defensive line.
Career journey
Developed at Celtic and Southampton before becoming Liverpool's defensive leader.
Named captain of the Netherlands and Liverpool.
Returned from a major knee injury to remain among the world's top defenders.
Notable facts
•UEFA Men's Player of the Year in 2019.
•Won the Premier League and Champions League with Liverpool.
Personal Info
Age
35
Date of Birth
8/7/1991
Height
6' 5"
Weight
203 lbs
Nationality
Netherlands
Club
Liverpool
1
Goals
4
Matches
0
Yellow
0
Red
Club Season Stats
4 (0)
Starts-Substitute Appearances
0
Total Goals
0
Assists
5
Tackles
World Cup Goals
World Cup Matches
Recent Club Performances
vs Fulham · 0-0
2026-09-12 · English Premier League · Draw
vs Ipswich Town · 2-0
2026-09-04 · English Premier League · Win
vs Nottingham Forest · 2-2
2026-08-29 · English Premier League · Draw
vs Newcastle United · 2-2
2026-08-23 · English Premier League · Draw