Ederson vs Virgil van Dijk Soccer Stats Comparison

Comparing the career performance, market value, and physical attributes of Ederson (Manchester City) and Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool). Use the interactive radar charts and history timelines below to analyze their head-to-head stats.

Highest Value

GK

Ederson

Manchester CityBrazil

Market Value

€28,000,000

Leader

Career Honors

3

Trailer

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Ederson has recorded 0 goals and 5 assists across matches. Standing at 188cm and weighing 86kg, this Left footed player has earned 3 major trophies.

Ederson value leader

CB

Virgil van Dijk

LiverpoolNetherlands

Market Value

€22,000,000

Trailer

Career Honors

4

Leader

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Virgil van Dijk has recorded 58 goals and 14 assists across matches. Standing at 193cm and weighing 92kg, this Right footed player has earned 4 major trophies.

Value trailer vs Ederson
Similarity Analysis
70%Match

Quite Comparable

Based on our proprietary algorithm analyzing pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, and physicality.

Distinct Advantages
35

defending

Dijkis 39% more effective
22

shooting

Edersonis 27% more effective
20

passing

Edersonis 22% more effective
16

dribbling

Edersonis 18% more effective

Player Identity

Skill Moves

1

Weak Foot

3

Nickname

The Brick

Academy

São Paulo

Fun Fact

"He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest drop kick in football (75.35 meters)."

Player Identity

Skill Moves

2

Weak Foot

3

Nickname

Big Virg

Academy

Willem II

Fun Fact

"He used to work as a dishwasher in a restaurant while playing for Willem II academy."

Transfer & Career History

Comparing clubs, apps, and goals throughout their professional journey.

Ederson's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Benfica2015-2017370
Manchester City2017-Present2600

Virgil van Dijk's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Celtic2013-2015769
Southampton2015-2018674
Liverpool2018-Present26025

Attribute Breakdown

Compare pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, and physicality.

Pace
86/78
Shooting
82/60
Passing
91/71
Dribbling
88/72
Defending
54/89
Physical
86/86

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Ederson
Virgil van Dijk

Career Statistics Comparison

Visual breakdown of total career production.

Market Valuation Analysis

Current estimated transfer value (Millions of Euros).

Physical Profile

Side-by-side analysis of age, height, and weight metrics.

Age

Ederson32yrs
Virgil34yrs

Height

Ederson188cm
Virgil193cm

Weight

Ederson86kg
Virgil92kg

Ederson's Honor Roll

Champions LeaguePremier LeagueCopa America

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Virgil van Dijk's Honor Roll

Champions LeaguePremier LeagueFA CupScottish Premiership

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricEdersonVirgil van Dijk
ClubManchester CityLiverpool
LeaguePremier LeaguePremier League
PositionGKCB
Age3234
Market Value€28,000,000€22,000,000
Jersey Number314
Total Goals058
Total Assists514
National Caps2580
Preferred FootLeftRight
Height (cm)188193
Weight (kg)8692
Youth AcademySão PauloWillem II
Trophies3 trophies4 trophies
Skill Moves1★2★
Weak Foot3★3★
Birth Date1993-08-171991-07-08
Birth PlaceOsasco, BrazilBreda, Netherlands

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