Van Dijk was born in the southern Netherlands city of Breda. His father was Dutch, while his mother is from Suriname. His father inspired him to take on soccer at an early age, playing just about anywhere he could fin… See more

The star defender has two siblings: Jordan and Jennifer. The live life removed from the spotlight, carving out their … See more

After spending time with Groningen at the youth level, they finally believed in May 2011 that he was ready for senior-level play. He was used as a sub here and there, developing into a more dominant player in a 2011–2012 … See more

Now 31 years old, Virgil van Dijk is starting to slow down ever so slightly while playing at the highest level. Liverpool seems very happy with his play, but there’s always a chance that he’s on the move yet again. Like a lot o… See more