Virgil van Dijk vs Yann Sommer Soccer Stats Comparison

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

Highest Value

CB

Virgil van Dijk

LiverpoolNetherlands

Market Value

€22,000,000

Leader

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.

Virgil value leader

GK

Yann Sommer

Inter MilanSwitzerland

Market Value

€5,000,000

Trailer

Career Honors

3

Trailer

G/Game

-

A/Game

-

Contrib/G

-

Career Insight

Yann Sommer has recorded 0 goals and 0 assists across matches. Standing at 183cm and weighing 79kg, this Right footed player has earned 3 major trophies.

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Similarity Analysis
69%Match

Quite Comparable

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

Distinct Advantages
41

defending

Dijkis 46% more effective
24

shooting

Sommeris 29% more effective
15

dribbling

Sommeris 17% more effective
9

passing

Sommeris 11% 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

1

Weak Foot

4

Nickname

Sommer

Academy

FC Basel

Fun Fact

"He is an avid cook and once ran a popular food blog."

Transfer & Career History

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

Virgil van Dijk's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Celtic2013-2015769
Southampton2015-2018674
Liverpool2018-Present26025

Yann Sommer's Clubs

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Gladbach2014-20232720
Bayern Munich2023190
Inter Milan2023-Present550

Attribute Breakdown

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

Pace
78/80
Shooting
60/84
Passing
71/80
Dribbling
72/87
Defending
89/48
Physical
86/81

Attribute Radar Comparison

Interactive radar visualization of core technical attributes.

Virgil van Dijk
Yann Sommer

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
Yann37yrs

Height

Virgil193cm
Yann183cm

Weight

Virgil92kg
Yann79kg

Virgil van Dijk's Honor Roll

Champions LeaguePremier LeagueFA CupScottish Premiership

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Yann Sommer's Honor Roll

Serie ABundesligaSwiss Super League

Trophy Distribution

World Stage
Continental
Domestic League
Domestic Cup

Deep Data Matrix

Comprehensive head-to-head metrics comparison.

MetricVirgil van DijkYann Sommer
ClubLiverpoolInter Milan
LeaguePremier LeagueSerie A
PositionCBGK
Age3437
Market Value€22,000,000€5,000,000
Jersey Number41
Total Goals580
Total Assists140
National Caps8094
Preferred FootRightRight
Height (cm)193183
Weight (kg)9279
Youth AcademyWillem IIFC Basel
Trophies4 trophies3 trophies
Skill Moves2★1★
Weak Foot3★4★
Birth Date1991-07-081988-12-17
Birth PlaceBreda, NetherlandsMorges, Switzerland

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