Erling Haaland vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Erling Haaland vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Haaland 9 goals and 0 assists in 9 league games for Manchester City; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Haaland 7 goals in 5 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Erling Haaland vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Erling Haaland | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Manchester City | Liverpool |
| Nationality | Norway | Netherlands |
| Age | 26 | 35 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 4 |
| Goals | 7 | 1 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 59 | โ |
| International goals | 65 | โ |
| Statistic | Erling Haaland | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 9 | 38 |
| Goals | 9 | 6 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
Did you know: Erling Haaland
- He started at Bryne and Molde, joined Red Bull Salzburg in 2019, and moved to Dortmund in 2020 where he won the DFB-Pokal.
- Manchester City signed him in 2022 for โฌ60 million. He helped them win the treble in his first season.
- He holds the Premier League record for goals in a season (36) and the record for most goals in all competitions in a single season by a Premier League player (52).
- He is the only player to win Premier League Young Player and Player of the Season in the same year.
Quick quiz: Erling Haaland and Virgil van Dijk
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Erling Haaland score in World Cup 2026? +
Erling Haaland scored 7 goals at World Cup 2026 in 5 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Erling Haaland have? +
Erling Haaland has earned 59 international caps and scored 65 goals for Norway.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Erling Haaland or Virgil van Dijk? +
Erling Haaland and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Erling Haaland scored 7 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.
Erling Haaland vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Erling Haaland (๐ณ๐ด Norway, 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, Erling Haaland scored 9 goals and provided 0 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.