May 14, 2026

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Virgil van Dijk named 2018/19 UEFA Men’s player of the year

By Promise Amadi
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Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, has been named UEFA Men’s player of the year.

Van Dijk was announced winner of the award at a ceremony held in Monaco on Thursday.

He won the award ahead of former winners: Juventus’ Christiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.

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