Why does van Dijk only use his first name on the kit?

Van Dijk commonly uses only his first name on the kit. According to his uncle Steven, this is because of a family feud with his father, Ron van Dijk who abandoned his wife, Virgil and his siblings during childhood. Virgil is married to childhood sweetheart, Rike Nooitgedagt and they have two daughters. Nila, born in 2014, and Jadi, born in 2016.

Why did Virgil van Dijk leave his wife and children?

According to his uncle Steven, this is because of a family feud with his father, Ron van Dijk who abandoned his wife, Virgil and his siblings during childhood. Virgil is married to childhood sweetheart, Rike Nooitgedagt and they have two daughters. Nila, born in 2014, and Jadi, born in 2016.

When did van Dijk make his international debut?

Van Dijk made his full international debut for Netherlands on 10 October 2015, in a 2–1 victory away from home against Kazakhstan in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier.

How much did van Dijk get paid for Liverpool?

On 27 December 2017, it was announced that Van Dijk would join Liverpool when the winter transfer window opened on 1 January 2018 for a reported fee of £75 million. Former club Celtic would receive 10\% of Van Dijk’s transfer fee, due to a sell-on clause placed in his Southampton contract.

When did van Dijk win the Champions League?

Following Liverpool’s 2–0 victory over Tottenham in the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final on 1 June, Van Dijk was named UEFA’s Man of the match. In August 2019, Van dijk won UEFA player of the year award. On 2 September 2019, he was shortlisted in the final three of the best FIFA football awards.

When did van Dijk win the PFA Player of the Year?

On 28 April 2019, he was named the PFA Player of the Year. Following Liverpool’s 2–0 victory over Tottenham in the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final on 1 June, Van Dijk was named UEFA’s Man of the match. In August 2019, Van dijk won UEFA player of the year award.