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Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk surprises a life-long fan and his reaction is golden.

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Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk surprises a life-long fan and his reaction is golden.
Source: Facebook/Unofficial VirgilVanDijk

The most expensive defender in the history of football is loved not only by Liverpool fans, but by the entire football community for his kindness and generosity of spirit.

van Dijk’s ability to connect with the ball and connect with people is unrivalled

Virgil van Dijk is an incredible player on the field, and a class act off it too. Most recently, Liverpool FC shared a touching video of Van Dijk meeting a lifelong fan – David – who has been going through a tough time. The Dutch defender surprises David at work before taking him to Melwood to meet the rest of the Reds squad.

Virgil Van Dijk surprises lifelong Liverpool fan at work Liverpool fan Ahmed93 uploaded this edited version of events to YouTube. Scroll to the bottom to see the touching full-length version. A longer video than we normally share, but well worth it. Source: YouTube/Ahmed93
In a display of kindness witnessed all around the world, just moments after his dramatic equaliser sent the Netherlands through to 2018's Uefa Nations League semi-finals and teammates were celebrating, van Dijk approached the referee and gave him a heart warming hug.
“The referee had just lost his mother, he broke down, stood with tears in his eyes. I wished him strength and said he had refereed well. It’s a small thing, but maybe it helps him.” In a display of kindness witnessed all around the world, just moments after his dramatic equaliser sent the Netherlands through to 2018’s Uefa Nations League semi-finals and teammates were celebrating, van Dijk approached the referee and gave him a heart warming hug. Source: Facebook/BrightVibes

Virgil van Dijk greets ecstatic fans after Blackburn friendly Virgil van Dijk sacrificed having a shower after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park to spend time signing autographs for fans who had patiently waited to meet their idol (July 2018) Source: TheSportsman

Bernie’s surprise, featuring Virgil Van Dijk Source: YouTube/NiveaMen
Watch as Virgil van Dijk responds to a brother's heartfelt letter to the club to give massive Liverpool fan David a day he'll never forget. In the first of a new series called 'Dear Liverpool FC', David is whisked away from work before being treated to a day of surprises thanks to NIVEA Men as he heads to Melwood to meet his heroes. This is a longer video that we normally share, but we think you’ll love it. Source: YouTube/Ahmed93
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