Virgil van Dijk

QUICK FACTS

• ·Born July 8, 1991 in Breda, Netherlands
• ·Joined Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018 for a then-record defensive fee of £75M
• ·Champions League winner with Liverpool (2019)
• ·Premier League champion with Liverpool (2019–20)
• ·Married childhood sweetheart Rike Nooitgedagt in 2017; they have four daughters
• ·Captains both Liverpool and the Netherlands national team
• ·Came second in the 2019 Ballon d'Or — remarkable for a defender
• ·Wears No. 4 at Liverpool and for the Netherlands

Is Virgil van Dijk single, dating or married?

Yes, Virgil van Dijk is married to Rike Nooitgedagt.

Last verified: May 2026.

Who is Rike Nooitgedagt?

Rike Nooitgedagt is Virgil van Dijk's wife and the mother of their four children. A former fashion sales executive, she gave up her career to follow Virgil from Southampton to Liverpool, embodying a selfless dedication to their family. The couple married in a beautiful ceremony on the Dutch coast in 2017. Rike maintains an extremely private life with no public social media, and is widely admired for her quiet dignity and strength.

ABOUT

Virgil van Dijk is one of the most dominant centre-backs in Premier League history — a towering, physically imposing defender who revolutionised Liverpool's backline and turned them into European and world champions. At 34, he captains both Liverpool and the Netherlands with authority and continues to perform at the highest level. He married childhood sweetheart Rike Nooitgedagt in 2017 and the couple have four children.

WORLD CUP 2026 OUTLOOK

Virgil van Dijk heads to the 2026 World Cup at 34 — still one of the most commanding centre-backs in world football, and the captain of a Netherlands side brimming with talent. The Dutch — with Cody Gakpo, Xavi Simons, and a rich generation of attackers — have the tools to make a deep run, and Van Dijk's experience and leadership will be central to any success. He knows this is almost certainly his last World Cup, and that knowledge will sharpen every tackle, every header, every moment of defensive organisation. The Netherlands have not won a World Cup since 1978; Van Dijk wants to change that.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is Virgil van Dijk's wife?

Virgil van Dijk married his childhood sweetheart Rike Nooitgedagt in June 2017. They have four daughters together. Rike keeps a very private profile despite Van Dijk's global fame.

How old is Van Dijk at the 2026 World Cup?

Virgil van Dijk will be 34 years old during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (born July 8, 1991). He turns 35 on July 8, after the tournament has concluded.

Has Van Dijk won the Champions League?

Yes. Virgil van Dijk won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool in the 2018–19 season, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the final. He was also part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League in 2019–20.

What is Van Dijk's Instagram?

His official Instagram handle is @virgilvandijk.

Last verified: May 2026