He’s a rock in the defense! He’s a leader on the field and an inspiration to his teammates. The entire Anfield is always on their field as their skipper takes to the field. We are talking about arguably the best defender in the Premier League in the current era. We are talking about Virgil van Dijk! The Dutch center-back has been a cornerstone in Liverpool‘s defense since his move to the club from Southampton in 2018.

Virgil van Dijk has been one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League’s history. The defender’s rock-solid mentality and physique make him the perfect kryptonite for attackers who struggle to get past him. Even Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, who’s made a mockery of defenders left and right for the last year and a half, seemed to find it hard when paired against the Dutchman last week. With his vast importance to the team, it shouldn’t surprise anyone to know the player is among the top-paid athletes at Liverpool.

According to reports, Virgil van Dijk pockets close to $230,000 per week at Liverpool, ranking him among the highest-paid players in the league, let alone defenders. The player renewed his contract with Liverpool in the summer of 2021, penning a four-year extension. His new deal with the Reds sees him net close to $12 million per annum.

Apart from his deal with the Reds, Virgil van Dijk also has a shoe deal with Sportswear giant Nike. The player has often been spotted donning the Nike Tiempo Legend boots as a part of his deal with the brand. In addition, VVD is also contracted with beer brand Heineken, penning a deal with them earlier this year. With his earnings from his paycheck, Liverpool, and various sponsorship and brand deals, he has managed to build up a remarkable net worth of $46 million.

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With an impressive wealth at his disposal, Van Dijk hasn’t shied away from making the most out of it. The Liverpool star joined Tundra Esports as a key investor in 2022, while also penning a deal to become their brand ambassador. The same year saw Van Dijk make another impactful addition to his financial resume. Virgil Van Dijk penned a deal with tech brand Whoop, joining their brand ambassador alongside Michael Phelps. Since then, the player has also become a primary investor in the company.

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Apart from his investments in the two brands, the player is also partnered with JBL, serving as their brand icon. As a part of his deal with JBL, the Dutchman also released a mixtape in 2022 to promote the brand. Apart from the existing deals, the player has also been spotted in multiple advertisements over the years. With his stock rising with each passing day, it doesn’t seem like the Virgil van Dijk brand is going to fade anytime soon.

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