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    • Virgil van Dijk 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, he is known for his strength, leadership, speed and aerial ability. After beginning his professional career with Groningen, Van Dijk mo… See more

    Date of birth8 July 1991
    Place of birthBreda, Netherlands
    Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
    Position(s)Centre-back
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    Virgil van Dijk was born on 8 July 1991 in Breda to a Dutch father, Ron van Dijk, and a Surinamese mother, Hellen Chin Fo Sieeuw, who is of part-Afro-Surinamese, part-Chinese descent. The Chinese surname "… See more

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    Van Dijk initially struggled to break into Groningen's first team with club staff believing he was "overtired" after extensive playing time with Willem II's academy and reserve sides. He made his professional debut for th… See more

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  1. Virgil van Dijk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvɪr.d͡ʒɪl vɑn.ˈdɛik]; [ 2] 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.

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    Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a center-back for the Netherlands national team and Premier League side Liverpool FC. He is known for his aerial prowess, skills from dead-ball situations, and strong leadership qualities and is regarded as one of the best defenders in the world.

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    Who was Virgil van Dijk?
    In his teens, Virgil van Dijk worked part time washing dishes in a small-town restaurant. Nobody at Willem II, his mid-table Dutch club, saw much future in him. He was a well-liked but occasionally difficult kid -- "a real little rat," according to his youth coach, Robby Hendriks. Willem II wasn't even planning to offer him a professional contract.

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    Who is van Dijk & what did he do for the Netherlands?
    Van Dijk represented the Netherlands at under-19 and under-21 levels. He made his senior international debut for the Netherlands in 2015 and assumed full captaincy of the national team in March 2018. The following year, Van Dijk captained the Netherlands to the final of the inaugural UEFA Nations League, where they finished runners-up.

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    How did van Dijk become a footballer?
    Van Dijk played football as a teenager whilst working as a dishwasher. After struggling as a right-back, Van Dijk switched to the central defensive position. Though Van Dijk increased in height, he struggled to make it into his academy’s first team. In 2010, Van Dijk completed a free transfer from Willem II Academy to FC Groningen.

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    Is Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk a reference for young defenders coming up?
    Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino told Sky Sports. Gary Neville, who knows a thing or two about keeping forwards at bay, feels Liverpool’s No.4 is now a reference for those coming up. “Young defenders, you must watch Virgil van Dijk,” he commented enthusiastically. “He picks the lesser of two evils.

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    Virgil van Dijk, defender - Liverpool FC

    WEBVirgil van Dijk has established himself as one of the finest defenders in world football since joining Liverpool FC in January 2018 and is now club captain. The powerful Netherlands international, who combines a …

     
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    WEBVirgil van Dijk, 33, from Netherlands Liverpool FC, since 2017 Centre-Back Market value: €30.00m * Jul 8, 1991 in Breda, Netherlands.

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    Virgil van Dijk Biography, Career Info, Records

    WEBVirgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a center-back for the Netherlands national team and Premier League side Liverpool FC. He is known for his aerial prowess,...

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    The origin story of Virgil van Dijk: From “slow right …

    WEBApr 2, 2019 · Liverpool and Holland centre-back Virgil van Dijk is at the pinnacle of his game, but getting there has been quite the journey.

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    Van Dijk among Liverpool trio in Dutch Euros squad

    WEBMay 16, 2024 · Virgil van Dijk is one of three Liverpool players named in the Netherlands' final 26-man squad for Euro 2024. Netherlands captain Van Dijk heads up a trio of Reds players selected by Dutch boss...

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    Van Dijk has galvanised Liverpool but hasn’t yet hit …

    WEBOct 8, 2021 · It was a year ago this month when, in an empty Goodison Park, Virgil van Dijk tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Liverpool defender would miss nine months of...

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    WEBApr 16, 2020 · Virgil van Dijk (born 8 July 1991) is a professional footballer from Netherlands who plays as a defender for both the EPL club Liverpool and Netherlands national football team, which he captains. Both at club …

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