Virgil van Dijk

Netherlands · Centre-back · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2018-2023

Imposing, unhurried giant who wins duels on the ground and in the air

Nicknames VVD

81.6OVR#79 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“No-one beats him in the air.”

— Fabinho, Liverpool teammate · source

Top 10 attributes

Strength95
Aerial Duels95
Defensive Positioning94
Marking93
Heading92
Anticipation92
Standing Tackle92
Offside Trap92
Leadership92
Concentration92

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

Top Speed 86Measured 34.5 km/h · Champions League 2018/19 (SF Barcelona vs Liverpool)source
Stamina 82Distance covered 8.8 km per 90 · Premier League 2024-25source
Aerial Duels 95Aerial duels won 75.8% · Premier League 2025/26 (to Mar 2026)source

All 64 attributes

Speed 71.0

Top Speed ●86
Acceleration78
Dribbling Speed52
Top Speed with Ball82
Knock-on & Run70
Change of Pace58

Shooting 61.2

Finishing55
Shot Power85
Long Shots65
Volleys50
Curve55
Penalties65
Heading92
Direct Free Kicks58
Shooting Creativity32
Acrobatics55

Passing 69.9

Short Passing82
Long Passing86
Through Balls72
Crossing60
Link-up Play62
Vision72
Set-Piece Delivery55

Ball Control 74.7

Dribbling70
Possession82
First Touch82
Skills & Tricks55
Weak Foot72
Press Resistance87

Movement 66.4

Off-the-Ball Movement55
Runs in Behind40
Attacking Positioning55
Anticipation92
Recovery Runs90

Football IQ 86.0

Decision Making90
Spatial Awareness90
Game Management88
Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 91.2

Defensive Positioning94
Marking93
Interceptions88
Standing Tackle92
Sliding Tackle88
Offside Trap92

Physical 80.2

Strength95
Stamina ●82
Agility70
Balance78
Recovery82
Reactions82
Hold-up Play60
Aerial Duels ●95
Aggression78

Mental 89.3

Big-Game Temperament90
Leadership92
Selflessness82
Concentration92
Determination88
Tactical Discipline92

Career 80.8

Consistency90
Longevity82
Achievements72
Durability82
Loyalty78

Profile

Born: 8 July 1991
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 92 kg
Foot: Right
Career: 2011–now
Prime: 2018-2023

Club career

2011–2013 Groningen
2013–2015 Celtic
2015–2018 Southampton
2018–now Liverpool

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2019 Liverpool

League title · Scottish Premiership Celtic 2

2013–14, 2014–15

League title · Premier League Liverpool 2

2019–20, 2024–25

Club World Cup 1

2019

UEFA Super Cup 1

2019

FA Cup 1

2021–22

League Cup 2

2021–22, 2023–24

Community Shield 1

2022

UEFA Men's Player of the Year 1

2018–19

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1