Happy birthday! Virgil van Dijk turns 34 today

Virgil van Dijk is celebrating his 34th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Virgil van Dijk has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 34th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

van Dijk, a cultural icon

Born in Breda on July 8, 1991, Virgil van Dijk's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Dutch history. van Dijk's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Virgil hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Virgil van Dijk as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 34.

Happy Birthday, Virgil, you're the best!

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