Declan Rice vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Declan Rice vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Rice 0 goals and 5 assists in 9 league games for Arsenal; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Rice 1 goals in 7 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Declan Rice vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Declan Rice | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder | Defender |
| Club | Arsenal | Liverpool |
| Nationality | England | Netherlands |
| Age | 27 | 35 |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 4 |
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Assists | 2 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 80 | โ |
| International goals | 8 | โ |
| Statistic | Declan Rice | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 9 | 38 |
| Goals | 0 | 6 |
| Assists | 5 | 0 |
Did you know: Declan Rice
- Chelsea released him from their academy. He became a West Ham first-team regular by 2017 and succeeded Mark Noble as club captain in 2022.
- He led West Ham to the 2023 Europa Conference League and was named the competition's Player of the Season.
- He made 245 appearances for West Ham before Arsenal signed him in July 2023.
- The ยฃ100 million fee was a club record and made him joint-most-expensive English player in history.
Quick quiz: Declan Rice and Virgil van Dijk
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Declan Rice score in World Cup 2026? +
Declan Rice scored 1 goal 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 Declan Rice have? +
Declan Rice has earned 80 international caps and scored 8 goals for England.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Declan Rice or Virgil van Dijk? +
Declan Rice and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Declan Rice scored 1 goal 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.
Declan Rice vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Declan Rice (๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England, Midfielder) 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, Declan Rice scored 0 goals and provided 5 assists in 9 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.