Head-to-Head Comparison

Rodri and Virgil van Dijk face off in this head-to-head comparison. Rodri operates as a Midfielder while Virgil van Dijk is a Defender — Rodri plays for Manchester City in the Premier League and represents Spain, while Virgil van Dijk turns out for Liverpool in the Premier League for Netherlands. Virgil van Dijk is the elder of the two at 34, with Rodri 5 years younger at 29.

In front of goal, Rodri leads with 55 career goals to Virgil van Dijk's 45. For assists, Rodri edges ahead with 65 versus 25 for Virgil van Dijk. Rodri has the more decorated cabinet with 11 career trophies compared to 9 for Virgil van Dijk. Rodri has won the Ballon d'Or 1 time, an accolade Virgil van Dijk is yet to claim. Internationally, Virgil van Dijk has earned more caps (90) compared to Rodri's 65.

Based on the 11 statistical categories above, Rodri comes out on top — winning 6 of the 11 measurable stats compared to Virgil van Dijk's 5. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.