John Stones vs Virgil van Dijk
John Stones vs Virgil van Dijk: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare John Stones and Virgil van Dijk?
Stones and Van Dijk are often seen as rivals in the Premier League, with Van Dijk's Liverpool frequently competing against Stones' Manchester City for titles. Their contrasting styles highlight the evolution of centre-backs in modern football.
John Stones
Key numbers
- Total club appearances281
- Total club goals11
- International caps89
- International goals3
Top honours
- Premier League6 titles (2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23)
- FA Cup3 titles (2018-19, 2022-23)
- EFL Cup3 titles (2015-16, 2018-19, 2020-21)
- UEFA Champions League1 title (2022-23)
- UEFA European ChampionshipRunner-up (2020, 2024)
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Virgil van Dijk
Key numbers
- Total Club Appearances477
- Total Club Goals47
- International Caps92
- International Goals12
- Major Trophies Won8
Top honours
- UEFA Champions LeagueWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- Premier LeagueWinner with Liverpool in 2020
- FIFA Club World CupWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- UEFA Super CupWinner with Liverpool in 2019
- Scottish PremiershipWinner with Celtic (2013-2015)