Liverpool centre-half Virgil van Dijk is considered to be one of, if not the finest defender on the planet by AC Milan legend Franco Baresi.
Plaudits have rained down on the Dutchman since his record-breaking move to Anfield in January 2018.
The Reds had to part with a £75 million ($99m) fee in order to lure a proven performer away from Southampton, but that has proved to be money well spent.
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Van Dijk has helped to push Jurgen Klopp’s side into Premier League title contention, while taking in another productive Champions League campaign.