Quick, composed and physically dominant – Virgil van Dijk is the defender who has it all.
But from washing dishes while he tried to secure his first professional contract to facing rejection and serious illness, it didn’t always seem as if Virgil was going to make it to the top.
This is the inspiring story of how a boy from Breda used his determination and self-belief to become one of the greatest defenders in the world.
This book is part of Tales from the Pitch – our series of fast-moving fictionalised biographies of football’s top players and managers.
"Definitely gets a thumbs up from me… They’d make excellent gifts this Christmas."
The Breastest News Blog
"Read and enjoy. Read and learn. Inspire your own journey to greatness."
Armadillo Magazine
"A great gateway to story-telling for those who are reluctant to read for pleasure."
Parrot Street Book Club
"Perfect for my football-mad 9 year-old who is currently isolating and missing his matches."
Caroline Martin, Parent
"A great way to encourage your child to read by reliving the drama of exciting matches and getting to know current players."
The School Run
"Sure to interest many a reluctant reader with their friendly layout and accessible level of content. These are easy to read, engaging and fun books."
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