History was created by the Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk after winning his second Premier League title. However, the Dutch international made a new record after becoming the first Dutch player to captain a team to the English Premier League title.
This has never happened before. However, Virgil Van Dijk made it possible as the captain of Liverpool.
Liverpool were crowned as the champions of England this season after beating Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at home on Sunday. The Merseyside secured their title despite having four games in hand.
There was a party-like atmosphere in Anfield as Liverpool won their 20th top-flight title and second in the last five years. The Reds needed just a draw to secure the title against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. But the Merseyside crushed the Spurs 5-1 to show why they are the Premier League champions.
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Another record for Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk
Meanwhile, Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk became the first Dutch player to captain a Premier League side to the Premier League title. This is the second Premier League title for the 33-year-old after winning the first one in 2020.
Having joined Liverpool in 2018 from Southampton, another English club, Virgil Van Dijk has become one of the best players not just in England but across all the top European leagues.
The Dutch international made 316 appearances for Liverpool in the last seven seasons with the Reds. Another two seasons are waiting for him as he just signed a new contract.
Virgil Van Dijk has won numerous trophies with Liverpool, including the most important Champions League trophy in 2019.
Apart from team achievement, the player also achieved some of the best personal achievements.
So, Van Dijk has a brilliant career with Liverpool, and there is no doubt about it. Now the 33-year-old is ready to give his best for another two years till 2027.
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