Bukayo Saka vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Bukayo Saka vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Saka 3 goals and 0 assists in 7 league games for Arsenal; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Saka 3 goals in 7 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Bukayo Saka vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Bukayo Saka | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Arsenal | Liverpool |
| Nationality | England | Netherlands |
| Age | 25 | 35 |
| Statistic | Bukayo Saka | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 4 |
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Assists | 3 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Bukayo Saka | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 59 | โ |
| International goals | 19 | โ |
| Statistic | Bukayo Saka | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 38 |
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
Did you know: Bukayo Saka
- He was born in Ealing, London, in 2001 to Nigerian parents and made his Arsenal debut in the Europa League against Vorskla Poltava in November 2018.
- He won the 2019โ20 FA Cup, then the 2025โ26 Premier League title. Arsenal also reached the 2025โ26 Champions League final.
- He was Arsenal's Player of the Season in 2020โ21 and 2021โ22, and PFA Young Player of the Year in 2022โ23.
- He was England's Men's Player of the Year in 2021โ22 and 2022โ23.
Quick quiz: Bukayo Saka and Virgil van Dijk
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Bukayo Saka score in World Cup 2026? +
Bukayo Saka scored 3 goals at World Cup 2026 in 7 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Bukayo Saka have? +
Bukayo Saka has earned 59 international caps and scored 19 goals for England.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Bukayo Saka or Virgil van Dijk? +
Bukayo Saka and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Bukayo Saka scored 3 goals while Virgil van Dijk scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Virgil van Dijk's international stats? +
Virgil van Dijk represents Netherlands internationally.
What club did Virgil van Dijk play for this season? +
In the 2025 club season, Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and provided 0 assists in 38 appearances. They play for Netherlands.
Bukayo Saka vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Bukayo Saka (๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England, Forward) and Virgil van Dijk (๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands, Defender) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
In their 2026/27 and 2025/26 club seasons, Bukayo Saka scored 3 goals and provided 0 assists in 7 appearances, while Virgil van Dijk scored 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.