Van Dijk scores again to become Liverpool's highest-scoring defender in Premier League history
The Dutchman has already netted 23 Premier League goals
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Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The matchday 26 Premier League clash between Sunderland and Liverpool proved to be a milestone for the Merseyside captain.
Details: According to Squawka, Virgil van Dijk, by finding the net against Sunderland, has become Liverpool's highest-scoring defender in Premier League history. This goal marked the Dutchman's 23rd league strike in a red shirt. In doing so, Van Dijk surpassed the legendary Finnish defender Sami Hyypiä, who held the club record for many years.
Top Liverpool defenders by Premier League goals:
- Virgil van Dijk — 23 goals
- Sami Hyypiä — 22 goals
Notably, as of the 75th minute, there were no further goals, with Liverpool holding onto a narrow lead.
Reminder: Former Liverpool midfielder James Milner has equaled the all-time Premier League appearance record.
