Virgil van Dijk vs Matthijs de Ligt
Virgil van Dijk vs Matthijs de Ligt: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs de Ligt?
A rising star in the world of football, De Ligt has often been seen as a successor to Van Dijk's role in the Dutch national team, showcasing similar defensive skills and leadership.
Virgil van Dijk
Key numbers
- Total Club Appearances477
- Total Club Goals47
- International Caps92
- International Goals12
- Major Trophies Won8
Top honours
- UEFA Champions LeagueWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- Premier LeagueWinner with Liverpool in 2020
- FIFA Club World CupWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- UEFA Super CupWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- Scottish PremiershipWinner with Celtic (2013-2015)
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Matthijs de Ligt
Key numbers
- Total Club Appearances200+
- Total Club Goals20+
- International Caps50+
- Major Trophies Won5+
Top honours
- EredivisieWinner with Ajax
- KNVB CupWinner with Ajax
- Serie AWinner with Juventus