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 2025/26. At 34, he brings the experience of a long career to the dressing room.
His ledger reads 6 goals plus 0 assists from 38 matches, 6 direct contributions in all. That comes across 3,431 minutes on the pitch, or 0.16 goals per 90 minutes and 0.16 goal involvements per 90. He has started 38 of those matches.
He has attempted 26 shots (54% finding the frame) and converts 23% of them. He creates chances too, with 12 key passes and 89% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 22 tackles and 28 interceptions, winning 73% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 4 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 9.8, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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