Neymar vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Neymar vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Neymar 8 goals and 3 assists in 15 league games for Santos; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Neymar 1 goals in 2 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Neymar vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Neymar | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | Santos | Liverpool |
| Nationality | Brazil | Netherlands |
| Age | 34 | 35 |
| Statistic | Neymar | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 2 | 4 |
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Statistic | Neymar | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 130 | โ |
| International goals | 80 | โ |
| Statistic | Neymar | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 15 | 38 |
| Goals | 8 | 6 |
| Assists | 3 | 0 |
Did you know: Neymar
- He made his professional debut with Santos in 2009 and led them to the 2011 Copa Libertadores as the tournament's best player.
- At Barcelona (from 2013) he formed MSN with Messi and Luis Suรกrez, and the trio won the 2014โ15 treble.
- In 2017 PSG paid a world-record โฌ222 million for him. He scored 118 goals for them, fourth on their all-time list.
- In 2020โ21 he became the first player to score 20 Champions League goals with two different clubs.
Quick quiz: Neymar and Virgil van Dijk
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Neymar score in World Cup 2026? +
Neymar scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 2 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Neymar have? +
Neymar has earned 130 international caps and scored 80 goals for Brazil.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Neymar or Virgil van Dijk? +
Neymar and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Neymar 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.
Neymar vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Neymar (๐ง๐ท Brazil, 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, Neymar scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists in 15 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.