Virgil van Dijk 

All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 8

All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 1

FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 3

FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 1

International appearances: 95

International goals: 13

International debut: 10 October 2015 vs Kazakhstan, UEFA Euro qualifying 2016

Club: Liverpool FC (ENG)

*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026

With an impressive defence that boasts perhaps the best depth of quality in the competition, even with the now withdrawn Jurrien Timber, the biggest name remains captain Virgil van Dijk. The two-time Premier League winner hasn’t enjoyed the best 12 months or so with Liverpool finishing fifth in the English top-flight and Van Dijk’s performances individually falling off. However, The Reds’ skipper will seek to have a reset this summer as he leads a strong Oranje side in North America this summer.