Antonio Rudiger vs Virgil van Dijk
Antonio Rudiger vs Virgil van Dijk: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Antonio Rudiger and Virgil van Dijk?
Rüdiger and van Dijk have been compared frequently due to their prominent roles as centre-backs in the Premier League and international stage. Their performances in key matches often draw attention, particularly during high-stakes encounters.
Antonio Rudiger
Key numbers
- Total appearances390
- Total goals19
- International caps82
- International goals3
- Major trophies won6
Top honours
- FIFA Confederations CupWinner with Germany in 2017
- FA CupWinner with Chelsea in 2018
- UEFA Europa LeagueWinner with Chelsea in 2019
- UEFA Champions LeagueWinner with Chelsea in 2021
- Copa del ReyWinner with Real Madrid in 2023
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Virgil van Dijk
Key numbers
- Total Club Appearances477
- Total Club Goals47
- International Caps92
- International Goals12
- Major Trophies Won8
Top honours
- UEFA Champions LeagueWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- Premier LeagueWinner with Liverpool in 2020
- FIFA Club World CupWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- UEFA Super CupWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- Scottish PremiershipWinner with Celtic (2013-2015)