Position: Centre-Back
Club: Liverpool
Among the strongest defenders in world football, Virgil van Dijk stands apart. At 1.93 m, he uses his frame to win duels with ease, rarely getting outmuscled. His defensive strength isn’t reckless it’s calm and controlled.
What sets him apart? His positional strength. Van Dijk uses his body to guide attackers where he wants them, then shuts them down. That makes him one of the hardest defenders to beat one-on-one in all of football.
