Rodri vs Virgil van Dijk Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Rodri vs Virgil van Dijk stats this season (2026/27): Rodri 1 goals and 1 assists in 10 league games for Manchester City; Dijk 6 goals and 0 assists in 38 league games for Liverpool. At World Cup 2026: Rodri 0 goals in 8 games, Dijk 1 in 4.
Rodri vs Virgil van Dijk: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Rodri | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder | Defender |
| Club | Manchester City | Liverpool |
| Nationality | Spain | Netherlands |
| Age | 30 | 35 |
| Statistic | Rodri | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 4 |
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Rodri | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 74 | โ |
| International goals | 5 | โ |
| Statistic | Rodri | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 10 | 38 |
| Goals | 1 | 6 |
| Assists | 1 | 0 |
Did you know: Rodri
- He was the first defensive midfielder to win the Ballon d'Or since Lothar Matthรคus in 1990, and the first Manchester City player to win it.
- He began at Villarreal, moved to Atlรฉtico Madrid in 2018 and joined City in July 2019 for ยฃ62.6 million, a record for a Spanish player at the time.
- At City he won four consecutive Premier League titles and the 2022โ23 treble.
- He scored the only goal in the 2023 Champions League final against Inter Milan and was named the tournament's Player of the Season.
Quick quiz: Rodri and Virgil van Dijk
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Rodri score in World Cup 2026? +
Rodri scored 0 goals at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Rodri have? +
Rodri has earned 74 international caps and scored 5 goals for Spain.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Rodri or Virgil van Dijk? +
Rodri and Virgil van Dijk were both World Cup 2026 stars. Rodri scored 0 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.
Rodri vs Virgil van Dijk: Stats Overview
Rodri (๐ช๐ธ Spain, 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, Rodri scored 1 goals and provided 1 assists in 10 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.