Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk's life off pitch – net worth to childhood sweetheart and tattoo
ok.co.ukAs Virgil van Dijk steps onto the pitch in Leipzig to captain the Netherlands against France in the Euros on Friday, 21 June, he'll be supported by his wife and children.The Liverpool captain is known for having been signed by the club as the world's most expensive defender at £75 million in 2018 and is familiar to football fans for his incredible skill and speed.
But what does the 32-year-old's life look like outside of football, including his family life, a secret tattoo and his net worth?
Here's all you need to know about the Netherlands captain as he and his team get set for their latest Group D match in the tournament.
Early life Virgil was born in Breda, in the south of the Netherlands, to parents Ron van Dijk and Hellen Chin Fo Sieeuw and threw himself into football from an early age.
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