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#1 Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has emerged as the most impressive signing of the season and is the overwhelming Premier League favourite to win the Ballon d'Or.
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The Dutchman has established himself as one of the best centre-backs in the world and has been the commanding presence holding the Liverpool defence together all season.
Together with Golden Glove winner Alisson Becker, Van Dijk has been pivotal in maintaining Liverpool's impressive defensive record which only saw them concede 20 goals in the Premier League all season.
Van Dijk's stature, aerial ability, leadership and passing accuracy has helped him to the PFA Player of the Year award this season, making him the first defender to receive the accolade since John Terry in 2005.
Should Liverpool win the Champions League title at Madrid, the 27-year-old could be on his way to winning yet another highly-coveted individual award.
