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The Reds captain has lifted eight trophies during his tenure, including the Premier League and Champions League, as well as the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. 

Van Dijk has also racked up a number of significant personal awards, proving that the £75million Liverpool forked out to Southampton for him in January 2018 was money well spent.

Even when he first joined Celtic from Groningen back in 2013 at the age of 21, Van Dijk's potential as both a leader and a world-class talent was evident.

His qualities didn't go unnoticed by Eoghan O'Connell, his former team-mate, who debuted alongside Van Dijk in a centre-back pairing during a 1-1 stalemate with Ross County in March 2014.

You have to look at him as an example, the way he's progressed through the season has been fantastic."

The commendation from O'Connell, who now features for Wrexham in League One, still holds weight today.

Van Dijk won two league titles at Celtic, before heading down south to the Premier League.

Despite the 2-1 defeat, he took the time to congratulate every player from the opposing team as they revelled in their triumph.

Speculation about Van Dijk's future at Anfield continues, with rumours suggesting a potential transfer to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal(

If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face."

Liverpool might want to ponder over the words of Van Dijk's current and former team-mates when deciding his future
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