#7 Virgil Van Dijk
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Managers and players may come and go at Southampton, but their excellent defensive record always seems to remain. Snapped up from Celtic in 2015, Van Dijk has been a perfect compliment and frankly an upgrade on the also great Jose Fonte.
Certainly the most consistent partnership in the league, their excellent play saw Southampton qualify for the Europa League, and the continuing high standard of play from Van Dijk is attracting a lot of interest from the world’s biggest clubs.
Dominant in the air and increasingly relentless the closer an attacker gets to his goal, the Dutchman brings up memories of old-school warriors on the pitch, yet also has enough skill and composure to stand out as a potential upgrade for even the best clubs.
With standout performances aplenty it is hard to pick out a single highlight, but rubbing the salt into Spurs’ wounds at the end of last season at White Hart Lane, cancelling out Golden Boot winner Harry Kane, should take the cake.
Video Courtesy: Defense is an art Youtube Channel
