Virgil van Dijk
NetherlandsPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Virgil van Dijk 2025/2026 season stats
As a left center back, Virgil van Dijk has appeared in 38 Premier League matches this season, totalling 3,420 minutes at an average rating of 7.12. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 38 | 3,420 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 22 | 7.12 |
 Champions League | 12 | 1,080 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7.21 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.91 |
 Community Shield | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.61 |
| Total | 55 | 4,941 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 30 | 7.12 |
Premier League
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 0.20 | 98 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.16 | 77 |
| Shots | 30 | 0.80 | 75 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 0.40 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 92 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 84 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.21 | 96 |
| Shots off target | 12 | 0.32 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.13 | 42 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 73 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.30 | 34 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.26 | 35 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 13 |
Virgil van Dijk has taken 30 shots with 15 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 6 goals. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 75th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Virgil van Dijk has 0 assists and 12 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 342 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 2792 | 73.50 | 96 |
| Accurate passes | 2485 | 65.40 | 95 |
| Pass accuracy | 89.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Long balls won | 137 | 3.61 | 94 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 81 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 94 | 2.47 | 7 |
| Passes (final third) | 423 | 11.13 | 98 |
Virgil van Dijk has completed 2485 of 2792 passes at 89% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 96th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.05 | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.05 | 4 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 94 |
| Duels won | 216 | 5.68 | 78 |
| Aerials won | 174 | 4.58 | 98 |
| Touches | 3261 | 85.80 | 94 |
| Possession lost | 327 | 8.61 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.05 | 0 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 0.47 | 32 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.05 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 0.29 | 14 |
Virgil van Dijk completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 216 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 22 | 0.58 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 13 | 0.34 | 5 |
| Interceptions | 28 | 0.74 | 20 |
| Clearances | 275 | 7.24 | 94 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 88 | 2.32 | 8 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 15 | 0.39 | 78 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.05 | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 2 | 0.05 | 78 |
Virgil van Dijk makes 22 tackles and 28 interceptions , adding 275 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 155 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 0.50 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.11 | 28 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 4.75 | n/a | 57 |
| Foul involvements | 37 | 0.97 | 16 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Virgil van Dijk has committed 19 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.8 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left center back (38 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Virgil van Dijk previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Europe | 8 | 720 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7.49 |
 World Cup | 4 | 390 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7.28 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 271 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.84 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 37 | 3,330 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 38 | 7.31 |
| Champions League | 9 | 840 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7.49 |
 UEFA Nations League | 6 | 559 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7.18 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 266 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.52 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 8 | 676 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7.25 |
 European Championship | 6 | 540 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7.08 |
| Friendly International | 4 | 289 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.37 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 36 | 3,178 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 40 | 7.38 |
 Europa League | 5 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7.22 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 360 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.57 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 201 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 32 | 2,835 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 7.10 |
| Champions League | 8 | 720 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.94 |
| UEFA Nations League | 5 | 450 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7.28 |
| Community Shield | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 34 | 3,060 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 7.26 |
| Champions League | 9 | 810 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7.29 |
| FA Cup | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.37 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7.58 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 6 | 540 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7.75 |
About Virgil van Dijk
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Virgil van Dijk has scored 6 goals across 38 appearances (38 starts), totalling 3420 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Virgil van Dijk has attempted 30 shots with 15 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Virgil van Dijk has created 10 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Virgil van Dijk has contributed 12 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Virgil van Dijk has registered 22 tackles (13 won), 28 interceptions, and 275 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 2485 from 2792 pass attempts, a 89% pass accuracy rate. Virgil van Dijk has won 216 of 294 total duels.
Discipline
Virgil van Dijk has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 18.
About Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is a 35-year-old defender playing for Liverpool in the Premier League, representing Netherlands. Virgil van Dijk is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 8 July 1991.
Most recent appearance
Virgil van Dijk's most recent match was away at Morocco on February 1st. Liverpool drew 1-1. Virgil van Dijk played 120 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.77.
Recent matches
Teammates at Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk currently plays alongside Giorgi Mamardashvili, Alexis Mac Allister, Alexander Isak, Freddie Woodman, Joe Gomez, Cody Gakpo, Harvey Davies, Virgil van Dijk, Trey Nyoni, Conor Bradley, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Alisson, Hugo Ekitiké, Giovanni Leoni, Federico Chiesa, Jérémy Jacquet, Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Vitezslav Jaros, Jeremie Frimpong, Calvin Ramsay, Stefan Bajcetic, Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, Curtis Jones, Rio Ngumoha, Víctor Muñoz, Milos Kerkez and Harvey Elliott at Liverpool.