Head-to-Head Comparison

Virgil van Dijk and Lisandro Martinez face off in this head-to-head comparison. Both are Defenders — Virgil van Dijk plays for Liverpool in the Premier League and represents Netherlands, while Lisandro Martinez turns out for Manchester United in the Premier League for Argentina. Virgil van Dijk is the elder of the two at 34, with Lisandro Martinez 6 years younger at 28.

In front of goal, Virgil van Dijk leads with 45 career goals to Lisandro Martinez's 22. For assists, Virgil van Dijk edges ahead with 25 versus 18 for Lisandro Martinez. Virgil van Dijk has the more decorated cabinet with 9 career trophies compared to 5 for Lisandro Martinez. Internationally, Virgil van Dijk has earned more caps (90) compared to Lisandro Martinez's 35.

Based on the 11 statistical categories above, Virgil van Dijk comes out on top — winning 10 of the 11 measurable stats compared to Lisandro Martinez's 1. Of course, statistics only tell part of the story, and football fans will always debate the intangibles.