Virgil van Dijk vs Nico Williams Soccer Stats Comparison

Comparing the career performance, market value, and physical attributes of Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) and Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao). 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.

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Highest Value

LW

Nico Williams

Athletic BilbaoSpain

Market Value

€75,000,000

Leader

Career Honors

2

Trailer

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Nico Williams has recorded 28 goals and 32 assists across matches. Standing at 181cm and weighing 78kg, this Right footed player has earned 2 major trophies.

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Similarity Analysis
61%Match

Quite Comparable

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

Distinct Advantages
54

defending

Dijkis 61% more effective
19

shooting

Williamsis 24% more effective
18

physical

Dijkis 21% more effective
16

pace

Williamsis 17% 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

5

Nickname

Nico

Academy

Athletic Bilbao

Fun Fact

"He and his brother Iñaki Williams both play for Athletic Bilbao but represent different national teams (Spain and Ghana)."

Transfer & Career History

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

Virgil van Dijk's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Celtic2013-2015769
Southampton2015-2018674
Liverpool2018-Present26025

Nico Williams's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Athletic Bilbao2020-Present11018

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
78/94
Shooting
60/79
Passing
71/77
Dribbling
72/87
Defending
89/35
Physical
86/68

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Virgil van Dijk
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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
Nico23yrs

Height

Virgil193cm
Nico181cm

Weight

Virgil92kg
Nico78kg

Virgil van Dijk's Honor Roll

Champions LeaguePremier LeagueFA CupScottish Premiership

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Nico Williams's Honor Roll

Euro 2024Copa del Rey

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricVirgil van DijkNico Williams
ClubLiverpoolAthletic Bilbao
LeaguePremier LeagueLa Liga
PositionCBLW
Age3423
Market Value€22,000,000€75,000,000
Jersey Number410
Total Goals5828
Total Assists1432
National Caps8022
Preferred FootRightRight
Height (cm)193181
Weight (kg)9278
Youth AcademyWillem IIAthletic Bilbao
Trophies4 trophies2 trophies
Skill Moves2★4★
Weak Foot3★5★
Birth Date1991-07-082002-07-12
Birth PlaceBreda, NetherlandsPamplona, Spain

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