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Virgil van Dijk

フィルジル・ファン・ダイク　/　ふぃるじる・ふぁん・だいく

Association football player from Netherlands

July 8, 1991 (age 34)　・　Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands

North Brabant
association football player

My Take

Virgil van Dijk changed how I think about defending. Before him, I rated center-backs on tackles and blocks; he showed that the highest form of defense is positioning so perfect you rarely need either. At 195 cm he dominates the air, but it is his composure that mesmerizes me — strikers seem to shrink in his presence. Winning UEFA Men's Player of the Year in 2019 as a defender was a statement about what football truly values, and captaining both Liverpool and the Netherlands confirms the leadership behind the calm. His long climb from Breda to the very top makes the brilliance feel earned.

Overview

Virgil van Dijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvɪrdʑɪl vɑn ˈdɛik]; born 8 July 1991) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for and captains both Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team. Widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, and one of the greatest defenders in Premier League history, he is known for his strength, leadership, speed and aerial ability.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Virgil van Dijk
Name (Japanese): フィルジル・ファン・ダイク
Reading: ふぃるじる・ふぁん・だいく
Born: July 8, 1991 (age 34)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Cancer / Goat
Origin: Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands
Blood type: Private
Height: 195 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

Awards & achievements

2019 UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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