Gabriel Magalhães vs Virgil van Dijk
Gabriel Magalhães vs Virgil van Dijk: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Gabriel Magalhães and Virgil van Dijk?
The rivalry between Gabriel and Virgil van Dijk highlights the competition among elite defenders in the Premier League. Their performances in key matches have often influenced the outcomes of title races.
Gabriel Magalhães
Key numbers
- Total Career Appearances254
- Total Career Goals23
- International Caps17
- International Goals1
- Premier League Goals20
Top honours
- Premier League2025–26 season
- Runner-up EFL Cup2025–26 season
- Runner-up UEFA Champions League2025–26 season
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Virgil van Dijk
Key numbers
- Total Club Appearances477
- Total Club Goals47
- International Caps92
- International Goals12
- Major Trophies Won8
Top honours
- UEFA Champions LeagueWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- Premier LeagueWinner with Liverpool in 2020
- FIFA Club World CupWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- UEFA Super CupWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- Scottish PremiershipWinner with Celtic (2013-2015)