Virgil van Dijk
Netherlands
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Virgil van Dijk 2026/2027 season stats
As a left center back, Virgil van Dijk has appeared in 2 Premier League matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. 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
Attacking 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 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 90 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 75th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Virgil van Dijk has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Virgil van Dijk has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). 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 152 of 172 passes at 88% 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 0 dribbles and wins 10 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 2 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 15 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 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 0 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards .
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left center back (2 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 | 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 |
Premier League
Champions League| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Virgil van Dijk has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. Virgil van Dijk has attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.25 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Virgil van Dijk has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Virgil van Dijk has registered 2 tackles (1 won), 1 interceptions, and 15 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 152 from 172 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Virgil van Dijk has won 10 of 14 total duels.
Discipline
Virgil van Dijk has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 0.
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 Nottingham Forest on July 24th. Liverpool drew 2-2. Virgil van Dijk played 90 minutes with a match rating of 7.04.
Recent matches
- July 24th2-2 drawvsNottingham Forest(90 mins, rating 7.04)
- August 3rd2-2 drawatNewcastle United(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.92)
- February 1st1-1 drawvsMorocco(120 mins, rating 6.77)
- November 27th1-3 winatTunisia(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 8.07)
- July 14th5-1 winvsSweden(90 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool are next in action on November 4th against Ipswich Town in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Ipswich Town vs Liverpool match preview.
Teammates at Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk currently plays alongside Wataru Endo, Virgil van Dijk, Rio Ngumoha, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Hugo Ekitiké, Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, Joe Gomez, Vitezslav Jaros, Conor Bradley, Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, Freddie Woodman, Víctor Muñoz, Bradley Barcola, Milos Kerkez, Giovanni Leoni, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister, Ronald Araujo, Trey Nyoni, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Jérémy Jacquet, Harvey Davies, Federico Chiesa and Alisson at Liverpool.