Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer |
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| Nationality | Dutch |
| Date of Birth | 08/07/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Breda, Netherlands |
Latest News about Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool FC, extending his stay at Anfield until the summer of 2027. The 33-year-old captain's previous deal was set to expire at the end of the 2024-25 season, but the club secured his continuation amid rumors of interest from Turkish clubs.
Van Dijk broke his silence on potential international retirement after leading the Netherlands in his record 72nd match as captain. While he did not formally announce retirement, his emotional address hinted that the 2026 World Cup may be his final appearance with the national team.
During the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup group-stage victory over Sweden, Van Dijk suffered an injury scare after losing temporary feeling in his upper leg following a heavy blow to the hip. The incident occurred despite the team's spectacular win in the second group match.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Virgil van Dijk |
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| Known For | Centre-back for Liverpool and the Netherlands national team |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.93 m |
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| Weight | 92 kg |
| Playing Position | Centre-back |
| Foot | Right |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Wife | Rike Nooitgedagt |
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Family
| Son: Tygo van Dijk | |
| Son: Malik van Dijk |
Career
| Current Club | Liverpool |
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| National Team | Netherlands |
| Role | Captain of Liverpool and the Netherlands national team |
| Contract | Signed new contract to remain at Liverpool until summer of 2027 |
Style Quotient
| Jersey Number | 4 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/virgilvandijk/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/virgilvandijk4 | |
| https://twitter.com/VirgilvDijk |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Breda, Netherlands. | |
| 2. He plays as a central defender. | |
| 3. He is of Surinamese descent. |