Meet the insane car collection of Virgil van Dijk (net worth, salary and contract)
Meet the car collection of Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch professional footballer with a $30 million net worth. He is currently playing as a center-back for the Premiere League club, Liverpool, and the Netherlands national team.
About Virgil van Dijk
Van Dijk is a solid center-back who also plays for the Netherlands national football team. Though he ended up being the runner-up for the Ballon d’Or and Best FIFA Men’s Player award but remains the only defender to win the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year title. Van Dijk made his professional debut in 2011 for Groningen but joined Celtic in 2013.
The Dutch star footballer played two seasons for the club and won the Scottish Premiership and was also declared the PFA Scotland Team of the Year. He also won the Scottish League Cup in the second year for the Celtic club.
After some of his great performances, Van Dijk became famous as “the best defender” among his followers. His worth was recognized by various teams and in 2015, he joined Southampton. He then moved to Liverpool and signed a massive contract with them in 2018 for £75 million, which was a record-breaking transfer fee for any defender in football history.
After joining Liverpool, he improved his game further and consecutively reached the UEFA Champions League finals in 2018 and 2019. The Dutchman won the 2019 UEFA Champions League final and significantly won the tournament for his team. Eventually winning the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup for his team after a long time.
Van Dijk also won the 2019–20 Premier League for his team. He captained the Netherlands national team in March 2018 and led them to the finals of the inaugural UEFA Nations League. However, they ended up being the runners-up team despite their hard work on the field.
Luxury Car Collection Virgil van Dijk
1. Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG
2. BMW 5 Series
3. Range Rover Sport
4. Audi Q7
5. Ferrari 488 Spider
6. Land Rover Defender
1. Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG($150.000)
This car is a great off-road vehicle and also a luxury symbol. In other words, is comfortable enough and generates 416 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque, the advanced Biturbo V8 can thrust the G63 from 0 to 60 in just 5.6 seconds. In addition, it has a 9-speed automatic transmission. The car provides a great deal of luxury and comfort to its fellow commuters.
2. BMW 5 Series($56.000)
This is a flagship BMW in its segment. It showcases a perfect blend of luxury and performance. it is quite an expensive car and a status symbol too. The M550i is the beast of the lineup with its 4.4 Litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine which makes a hefty 523 hp with 553 lb-ft of torque to make it more eager to play with.
3. Range Rover Sport($85.000)
Land Rovers have always been fun and powerful cars that boast a durable but neat-looking design and carry incredible off-roading capabilities. It would be impossible to not get hands-on with this high-performance beast. Land Rover’s top-spec SUV is not only their flagship SUV but one of the best SUVs in the market. The Range Rover Sport features a massive 5.0-liter supercharged V8 under its hood which produces over 567 hp.
4. Audi Q7($60.000)
The Audi Q7 is another favorite car that the Dutch athlete has got in his collection. It is the most luxurious seven-seater the company makes which makes this Q7 a perfect SUV no matter what your purpose is. The Q7 packs a capable twin-turbocharged V6 engine that produces 335 hp. It has an acceleration time of 5.9 seconds and can reach a top speed of 155 mph.
5. Ferrari 488 Spider($284.000)
One of the company’s top models with a price tag of $284,700. It has been equipped with a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that gives 670 hp. It is considered the most powerful convertible vehicle in the history of Ferrari as it can reach 0 – 60 in 3.0 seconds and has a top speed of 205 mph.
6. Land Rover Defender($57.000)
This comes with a 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engine and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. That is capable of generating a maximum power output of 405 horsepower and a maximum torque of 380 lb-ft (515 Nm). The top speed is 106 mph and can accelerate from 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds.
Virgil van Dijk’s Net Worth
As of 2023, Van Dijk’s net worth is $30 million. He currently has a 4-year contract extension signed with Liverpool FC. The contract is currently worth over £45.76 million. Additionally, he will earn £11.4 yearly from the club. He is currently the second-highest-earning player in the club, after Mohamed Salah.
Van Dijk’s Endorsements
The Dutch footballer is Nike sponsored athlete. Additionally, he is affiliated with EA for their FIFA video games. In 2019, Van Dijk was featured as a cover star for the FIFA 20 video game.
