V. van Dijk — season analysis
Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Liverpool (Premier League) defensive core in 2026/27. At 34, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 0 goals plus 0 assists from 3 matches, 0 direct contributions in all. That comes across 270 minutes on the pitch. He has started 3 of those matches.
He has attempted 1 shot (100% finding the frame) and converts 0% of them. He creates chances too, with 0 key passes and 89% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 5 tackles and 2 interceptions, winning 79% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 1 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 3.7, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.