Virgil van Dijk - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Center Back

Age

Market Value

€29.00M

Height

193cm

Weight

87kg

Nationality

Netherlands

Next League Match

Man City vs Liverpool (A)

23 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

23.6%

3+ Goals:

12.9%

Clean Sheet:

13.8%

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Virgil van Dijk Scout Report

In the realm of elite defenders, Virgil van Dijk remains a colossus for Liverpool during the 2024-2025 Premier League season, even at 33 years of age. His style of play is characterised by dominant aerial prowess, with an astonishing aerial duel success rate that places him in the upper echelons of his peers. The Dutch centre-back excels in maintaining possession, with his ball retention impressive and progressive passing equally remarkable, reflecting his ability to effectively transition play from defence to attack. Van Dijk's touch frequency is notably high, showcasing his role as a linchpin in possession, often involved in building plays from the back. His knack for intercepting threats is commendable, yet where he slightly falters is in progressive carrying, suggesting a reliance on passing over dribbling to advance the ball. Crucially, his discipline on the field remains commendably steadfast, with minimal fouls and bookings, underscoring his reputation as a clean, efficient defender. This scout report highlights Van Dijk's enduring influence, a maestro in defence whose strengths continually fortify Liverpool's backline.

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Virgil van Dijk Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Virgil van Dijk took 18 shots, scoring 1 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.54, averaging 0.09 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 3 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.03 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.
Headers: 1 goals from 14 headed attempts. A 7.14% conversion rate. 0.1 xG per shot.