Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is among the best defenders in world, according to fellow Netherlands international Davy Klaassen.
Van Dijk is set to captain his country in their crunch Nations League clash against Germany on Monday, knowing a draw will be enough for the resurgent Oranje to top Group A1.
The 27-year-old has also worn the armband for Jurgen Klopp's side this season, having had a transformative effect on the Reds' backline since joining for £75 million ($100m) from Southampton in January.
"It is hard to mention one best defender in the world but he is one of the best," ex-Everton and current Werder Bremen midfielder Klaassen told Omnisport .