When discussing the greatest Premier League center-backs of all time, longevity at the absolute highest level has to be the deciding factor. Look at the other legends: Nemanja Vidić left the league at 33 and retired at 34, Vincent Kompany bowed out at 33, and both Rio Ferdinand and John Terry left their prime clubs by 35 and 36.
Virgil van Dijk is now 35 years old and is still starting week in and week out for the biggest club in England. No one else has maintained his level of elite, world-class defending at this stage in their career. Van Dijk is the best CB we’ve ever seen in the Premier League, and honestly, it shouldn’t even be a debate anymore.
Liverpool always seem to get stuff like this right. Take 10 minutes out of your day to watch this, you won’t regret it.. ☺️
Moments young Isaac or his family will never forget. Well done to everyone involved. 👏❤