VIRGIL VAN DIJK (GREEN BACKGROUND)

Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch footballer and one of the best central defenders of his generation. Known for his strength, composure, and aerial dominance, he transformed Liverpool’s defence after joining from Southampton in 2018 for a then-world record fee for a defender. He played a crucial role in Liverpool’s Champions League triumph in 2019 and their long-awaited Premier League title win in 2020. Van Dijk was runner-up for the 2019 Ballon d’Or, a rare feat for a defender, and continues to captain both Liverpool and the Netherlands, maintaining his reputation as a world-class leader at the back.