Mohamed Salah vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Mohamed Salah vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Salah 8 goals and 3 assists in 8 league games for Trabzonspor; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Salah 1 goals in 5 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Mohamed Salah vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Mohamed Salah | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Trabzonspor | Liverpool |
| Nationality | Egypt | Netherlands |
| Age | 34 | 35 |
| Statistic | Mohamed Salah | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 4 |
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Assists | 2 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Mohamed Salah | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 122 | โ |
| International goals | 68 | โ |
| Statistic | Mohamed Salah | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 38 |
| Goals | 8 | 6 |
| Assists | 3 | 0 |
Did you know: Mohamed Salah
- He was born in Nagrig, Egypt, in 1992 and played for Al Mokawloon and Basel before Chelsea signed him in 2014.
- He rebuilt his reputation in Italy, on loan at Fiorentina and then at Roma, before Liverpool signed him in 2017.
- He won the Champions League in 2019, scoring a penalty in the final, and Premier League titles in 2019โ20 and 2024โ25.
- In 2024โ25 he set the record for goal contributions in a 38-game Premier League season and won the PFA Players' Player of the Year for a record third time.
Quick quiz: Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Mohamed Salah score in World Cup 2026? +
Mohamed Salah scored 1 goal 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 Mohamed Salah have? +
Mohamed Salah has earned 122 international caps and scored 68 goals for Egypt.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Mohamed Salah or Virgil van Dijk? +
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Mohamed Salah 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.
Mohamed Salah vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Mohamed Salah (๐ช๐ฌ Egypt, 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, Mohamed Salah scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists in 8 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.