A thread of Virgil van Dijk's "iconic" moments has gone viral after a rival fan sensationally claimed he has none.
A Manchester City fan slammed Van Dijk's illustrious career, tweeting: "Van Dijk is 30 in 4 months and has 0 iconic moments."
However, a Liverpool supporter jumped to the defence of the Dutch star on social media, highlighting his "iconic" moments ahead of his 30th birthday in July.
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@LFCNxsir has rattled off a series of huge moments involving the world-class defender. From heroic defending for the Reds to scoring crucial goals for the Netherlands.
Not to mention being named the best player in the Premier League to beating the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to be crowned the best player in Europe.
"Van Dijk scored in his debut against Everton in the Merseyside Derby."
"Van Dijk scoring against Manchester United."
"Last minutes of the game, Holland needed a draw to go to the Nation League finals. Van Dijk (The Captain) stepped up and knocked out their rivals, Germany."
"Van Dijk getting an assist away to the current European Champions."
"Van Dijk scoring a goal in the same game against Bayern Munich, which helped Liverpool knock the Germans out of the Champions League."
"Van Dijk bullying Adama in a sprint race."
"Van Dijk showing of the art of defending by stopping a 2v1 counter attack."
"Van Dijk stopping a 1v1 against Son in the Champions League Final."
"Van Dijk showing Mbappe who's the boss."
"Van Dijk also showing Haaland who's the boss too."
"Van Dijk getting announced as the best player in Europe. He beat the likes of Messi and Ronaldo."
"Van Dijk getting announced as the best player in the Premier League."
"Van Dijk awarded Man Of The Match in a Champions League Final."
What is Van Dijk's most iconic moment of his career? Let us know.
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