Liverpool Agrees Van Dijk Transfer
Liverpool agree to sign Van Dijk from Southampton, giving Klopp a central defender capable of organising the team from the back.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Virgil van Dijk Biography and Timeline
Follow Virgil van Dijk through 5 dated historical records for Netherlands.
Virgil van Dijk, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2017–2024Years on this page
2017
2019
Van Dijk Final Defensive Leadership
Van Dijk commands Liverpool's defence against Tottenham and receives the player-of-the-match award as Klopp's team win Europe's premier club title.
2022
FA Cup Winner
Virgil van Dijk helped contain Chelsea's forwards before Liverpool prevailed on penalties as Liverpool defeated Chelsea 0-0; Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties in the 2022 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Van Dijk Cup Double Defensive Anchor
Van Dijk provides aerial authority and composure as Liverpool win both domestic cup competitions and reach the Champions League final.
2024
Van Dijk Extra-Time League Cup Winner
Van Dijk heads an extra-time winner against Chelsea as Liverpool claim the League Cup in Klopp's last season.
Records, sources and methodology
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