Rafael Leão vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Rafael Leão vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Leão 1 goals and 0 assists in 7 league games for AC Milan; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Leão 1 goals in 5 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Rafael Leão vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Rafael Leão | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Defender |
| Club | AC Milan | Liverpool |
| Nationality | Portugal | Netherlands |
| Age | 27 | 35 |
| Statistic | Rafael Leão | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 5 | 4 |
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Assists | 1 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Rafael Leão | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 51 | — |
| International goals | 6 | — |
| Statistic | Rafael Leão | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 38 |
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
Did you know: Rafael Leão
- He made his Sporting first-team debut in 2018 and won the 2017–18 Taça da Liga before terminating his contract.
- Lille signed him on a free transfer, and AC Milan bought him after one season, in August 2019.
- He won the 2021–22 Serie A with Milan and was named that season's Most Valuable Player.
- He joined Galatasaray in 2026 after seven seasons at Milan.
Quick quiz: Rafael Leão and Virgil van Dijk
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Rafael Leão score in World Cup 2026? +
Rafael Leão 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 Rafael Leão have? +
Rafael Leão has earned 51 international caps and scored 6 goals for Portugal.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Rafael Leão or Virgil van Dijk? +
Rafael Leão and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Rafael Leão 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.
Rafael Leão vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Rafael Leão (🇵🇹 Portugal, Forward) and Virgil van Dijk (🇳🇱 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, Rafael Leão scored 1 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.