Virgil van dijk is retained at Liverpool until June 2027. The 35-year-old defender earns £240,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Virgil van dijk
Current Club: Liverpool
🌍 Dutch
💰 Weekly Wage: £240,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Virgil van dijk earns 368.1% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Since joining Liverpool FC in January 2018, Virgil van Dijk has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world.
The strong Netherlands international has helped the Reds win every major prize available to date, combining a graceful reading of the game with a dominant physical prowess.
He played every minute of Liverpool’s 2019-20 Premier League season, which culminated with a club-record 99 points.
The Dutch professional footballer plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Netherlands national team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Virgil van dijk's contract expire?
Virgil van dijk's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Virgil van dijk earn per week?
Virgil van dijk earns approximately £240,000 per week.
Who does Virgil van dijk play for?
Virgil van dijk currently plays for Liverpool.
What position does Virgil van dijk play?
Virgil van dijk plays as a defender.
How old is Virgil van dijk?
Virgil van dijk is 35 years old.
What is Virgil van dijk's annual salary?
Annualised, Virgil van dijk's basic salary is approximately £12,480,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £240,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Virgil van dijk sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Virgil van dijk can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Virgil van dijk's contract?
Virgil van dijk has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Virgil van dijk's wage compare to other defenders?
Virgil van dijk earns roughly 4.68x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Virgil van dijk is paid 4.68x the position average.
When was Virgil van dijk born?
Virgil van dijk was born on July 8, 1991, making the player 35 years old as of today.