Virgil van Dijk vs Cole Palmer Soccer Stats Comparison

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

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 Cole
Highest Value

CAM

Cole Palmer

ChelseaEngland

Market Value

€120,000,000

Leader

Career Honors

3

Trailer

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Cole Palmer has recorded 58 goals and 35 assists across matches. Standing at 182cm and weighing 74kg, this Left footed player has earned 3 major trophies.

Cole value leader
Similarity Analysis
66%Match

Quite Comparable

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

Distinct Advantages
41

defending

Dijkis 46% more effective
25

shooting

Palmeris 29% more effective
20

physical

Dijkis 23% more effective
14

dribbling

Palmeris 16% more effective

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."

Player Identity

Skill Moves

4

Weak Foot

3

Nickname

Cold Palmer

Academy

Manchester City

Fun Fact

"He is the first player in Premier League history to score four goals in the first half of a match."

Transfer & Career History

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

Virgil van Dijk's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Celtic2013-2015769
Southampton2015-2018674
Liverpool2018-Present26025

Cole Palmer's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Manchester City2020-2023190
Chelsea2023-Present5532

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
78/78
Shooting
60/85
Passing
71/84
Dribbling
72/86
Defending
89/48
Physical
86/66

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

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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

Virgil34yrs
Cole23yrs

Height

Virgil193cm
Cole182cm

Weight

Virgil92kg
Cole74kg

Virgil van Dijk's Honor Roll

Champions LeaguePremier LeagueFA CupScottish Premiership

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Cole Palmer's Honor Roll

Champions LeaguePremier LeagueFA Cup

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricVirgil van DijkCole Palmer
ClubLiverpoolChelsea
LeaguePremier LeaguePremier League
PositionCBCAM
Age3423
Market Value€22,000,000€120,000,000
Jersey Number420
Total Goals5858
Total Assists1435
National Caps8011
Preferred FootRightLeft
Height (cm)193182
Weight (kg)9274
Youth AcademyWillem IIManchester City
Trophies4 trophies3 trophies
Skill Moves2★4★
Weak Foot3★3★
Birth Date1991-07-082002-05-06
Birth PlaceBreda, NetherlandsWythenshawe, England

Player Comparison FAQ

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Live Market Valuations

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