Virgil Van Dijk a better defender than Nemanja Vidic claims French World Cup winner

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is a better defender than former Man United defender Nemanja Vidic. This is according to former France centre back Frank Leboeuf, who made Van Dijk vs Vidic comparison. Read on to kw more about Van Dijk vs Vidic contrast made by World Cup winner Leboeuf as fans on social media are keen to kw answer question, 'Who is best Premier League defender?'

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Van Dijk vs Vidic: Virgil Van Dijk at Liverpool

Only two and a half seasons ago, it seemed only roadblock that kept Liverpool from winning silverware was absence of a top-quality defender. Having splashed £75 million to sign Virgil van Dijk from Southampton in January 2018, Liverpool were er to rectify issue at back. Ever since his arrival at Anfield, Virgil van Dijk has transformed leaky Liverpool backline into one of meanest defences across Europe. Virgil van Dijk played a monumental role in Liverpool lifting Champions League title last summer. Being awarded PFA Player of Year in 2019, Virgil van Dijk has continued that outstanding run of form into new season helping Liverpool to summit of Premier League table, 25 points ahead of 2nd placed Man City.

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Van Dijk vs Vidic: Nemanja Vidic at Man United

During his eight-year spell at Man United, Nemanja Vidic won plenty of accolades which included five Premier League titles and three League Cup titles. Nemanja Vidic helped Man United to Champions League title in 2008 and became an integral member for Sir Alex Ferguson to call upon for his defensive resilience. Born in Serbia, Nemanja Vidic displayed courous and at times ruthless defensive displays. Due to consistency of Nemanja Vidic in Man United defence, he earned reputation for being one of best centre backs in world alongside Rio Ferdinand.

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'Who is best Premier League defender'? Van Dijk vs Vidic, Leboeuf has his pick

Van Dijk vs Vidic debate was t too difficult for 52-year-old Frank Leboeuf as he chose Virgil van Dijk as player he would prefer in his team over Nemanja Vidic. Although Nemanja Vidic has a higher tally of medals when he was at Old Trafford, Leboeuf believes that leadership qualities of Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk are what put  Dutchman ahead of Serbian.

Liverpool news: Reds made to wait for title triumph

Virgil Van Dijk has played an instrumental role in Liverpool's stellar run this season. But Liverpool news of a being awarded a Premier League title is still on hold due to coronavirus that has suspended most sporting events all across globe.

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