Summary

Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands), Defender, 93 caps, 13 international goals, model: 6.6% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Virgil van Dijk

#4 Defender Liverpool FC (ENG) Netherlands

Virgil van Dijk is a 35-year-old defender for Liverpool FC (ENG) and Netherlands. He has earned 93 caps and 13 international goals for Netherlands. Our model puts Netherlands's title chance at 4% with a 89% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Virgil has collected 21 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

93 Caps

13 Goals

6 Season goals

0 Assists

7.26 Form rating

Age35Height193cm / 6'4"Weight203 lbsMarket value€7.8M

View next match prediction See Netherlands team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Average

Tournament form In form

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Virgil van Dijk · the model’s read

Virgil van Dijk brings 93 caps and 13 international goals for Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Liverpool FC (ENG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Dijk's anytime-goalscoring probability at 6.6% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.09 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Virgil van Dijk: World Cup 2026 Form

How Virgil has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.8

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

7.8

Last match vs Tunisia

7.8

vs Tunisia

90 min · 0G 1A

Virgil van Dijk: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (80 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.8

Career baseline 7.3

1 Shotsper 90 min 0.91

1 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.32

1 Key passesper 90 min 0.37

1 Tacklesper 90 min 0.63

1 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.76

3 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 2.73

119 Touchesper 90 min 85

At World Cup 2026, Virgil is rating 7.8 — above his 7.3 career baseline.

Netherlands defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Virgil lines up behind for Netherlands at World Cup 2026 in Group F.

Denzel Dumfries Defender 1.47 Tackles / 90

Nathan Aké Defender 1.07 Tackles / 90

Bart Verbruggen Goalkeeper 7.0 Career rating

Micky van de Ven Defender 1.22 Tackles / 90

Lutsharel Geertruida Defender 1.98 Tackles / 90

Mats Wieffer Defender 3.1 Tackles / 90

Virgil van Dijk: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Southampton

2015 - 2017

Celtic

2013 - 2015

FC Groningen

2010 - 2013

Willem II

2009 - 2010

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

21 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

5× FIFA FIFPro World XI 2019, 2020 + 3 more

2× English Football League Cup 2021-2022, 2023-2024

2× English Premier League 2019-2020, 2024-2025

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

5 Cup Competitions

0 International

2 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

2× English Premier League
2019-20202024-2025

Cup Competitions 5

2× English Football League Cup
2021-20222023-2024
1× English FA Cup
2021-2022
1× FIFA Club World Cup
2019
1× UEFA Champions League
2018-2019

+ 1 more competition

Individual Awards 2

5× FIFA FIFPro World XI
201920202022 +2
1× UEFA Best Player in Europe Award
2018-2019

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Virgil's career.

2 LandmarksTop career moments

2 ClubsAcross top leagues

21 AchievementsMajor honours

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Liverpool ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

FIFA World Cup Player Of The Match Netherlands ·

FIFA World Cup

Award

Virgil van Dijk: Quick Facts

#4Shirt number

35Age

193cm / 6'4"Height

203 lbsWeight

Breda, NetherlandsBirthplace

Liverpool FC (ENG)Club

Virgil in pictures

Virgil van Dijk — Illustration — Illustration

Part of the Netherlands squad at World Cup 2026

Netherlands team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Virgil van Dijk play?

Virgil van Dijk plays as a Defender for Liverpool FC (ENG). At World Cup 2026 they represent Netherlands.

How many caps does Virgil van Dijk have?

Virgil van Dijk has 93 international caps for Netherlands, with 13 international goals.

What trophies has Virgil van Dijk won?

Virgil van Dijk has won 21 career honours. Notable titles include FIFA FIFPro World XI (x5), English Football League Cup (x2), English Premier League (x2).

What is Netherlands's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Netherlands at 4% to win World Cup 2026 and 89% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Netherlands in at World Cup 2026?

Netherlands are in Group F at World Cup 2026, facing Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.