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Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk's exploits over the last 18 months have been extraordinary to say the least. The Dutchman was a key player as Liverpool won the European Cup and produced one of the most dominant individual seasons by a center-half in Premier League history.
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His performances were recognized by his peers as he became the first defender since John Terry in 2005 to win the PFA Player of the Year award.
The 28-year-old has transformed Liverpool's back-line almost single-handedly and the fact that he's in the picture for the Ballon d'Or is definitive proof of his world class status.
If Liverpool are to end their 30-year wait for a league title, van Dijk will have to be at his best once again and marshal Liverpool's rear-guard.
He is one of the first names on the team sheet and an indispensable member of Jurgen Klopp's set-up.
