Virgil van Dijk — Defender, Liverpool
Onside verdictThe anchor of a defence that has kept three clean sheets in five. The safest Liverpool pick.
LIVIs Virgil worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
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Season Summary
Virgil scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 3 clean sheets for Liverpool in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £6.4m, Virgil has accumulated 29 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Virgil has averaged 5.2 points per game (form: 2.0). GW8: vs BHA (difficulty 3/5, 0.9 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 18.7 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 80.9 xP next gameweek — outside the top 56% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Virgil a 100% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 88%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | BRE (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 4 |
| 6 | MCI (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | BOU (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 8 |
| 4 | FUL (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 8 |
| 3 | IPS (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 6 |
| 2 | NFO (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Virgil projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Virgil actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 2.4 points and the official FPL projection by 3.1 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW2 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 1 | 90 | Onside |
| GW3 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 6 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 8 | 90 | Onside |
| GW5 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 8 | 90 | FPL |
| GW6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 0 | 90 | Onside |
| GW7 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 4 | 90 | Onside |
Rows under 60 minutes are shown but excluded from the averages, the same scope guard the site-wide graded record uses. The full dataset for every player is published as CSV under CC BY 4.0. Last graded .
Season stats vs defenders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals750.31
- Expected assists470.10
- Expected GI600.41
Defence
- Clean sheets873
Underlying
- Minutes87630
- Starts767
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total88108
Creativity / ICT
- Threat6632
- Creativity5935
- Influence87163
- ICT index7423.1
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Virgil start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Virgil a 100% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 7 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Is Virgil worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Virgil is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 0.9 projected points. 0.9 xP next gameweek — outside the top 56% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Virgil scored this season in FPL?
Virgil has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Liverpool in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 29 points.
Is Virgil fit to play?
Virgil is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Virgil take set pieces for Liverpool?
Virgil is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Liverpool in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Virgil cost in FPL?
Virgil currently costs £6.4m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 29 total points this season, that is 4.5 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Virgil's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 18.7 points for Virgil across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.9 points in GW8 vs BHA. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Virgil worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £6.4m, the Onside model projects 18+ points for Virgil over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.
What does Virgil's FPL fixture run look like?
Virgil has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 18.7 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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