Widely regarded as one of the greatest center defenders of all time, Virgil Van Dijk has been central to the latest success of Liverpool. His speed, strength and calmness on the ball has cemented Van Dijk as one of the toughest defenders of the modern age. After his record breaking move to Liverpool in 2018. Van Dijk has won every club trophy on offer, namely the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020 and 2025. His performances at the heart of the Liverpool defence have been so profound that he has picked up honours like the PFA Player of the Year award and UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award, a rarity for center defenders.