Neymar vs Virgil van Dijk — World Cup 2026 Stats Comparison
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 | Netherlands |
| 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 | — |
| International goals | 80 | — |
| Statistic | Neymar | Virgil van Dijk |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 12 | 38 |
| Goals | 6 | 6 |
| Assists | 3 | 0 |
❓ 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 (🇧🇷 Brazil, 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, Neymar scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 12 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.