117 UTOTY VAN DIJK

Position: CB

Alt Position: No ALT

Height: 193 CM

Stamina:

Skill Moves:

Weak Foot:

Stats

Base Stats

Max Stats

130 Pace

99 Shooting

112 Passing

121 Dribbling

150 Defending

145 Physical

161 Pace

111 Shooting

129 Passing

147 Dribbling

210 Defending

197 Physical

Work Rate: Medium/Medium

Traits:

Skill Points [Recommended]:

2x Center Back 2x Defender 1x Physical

Detail Review

Defending

Van Dijk is elite in every defensive situation. Standing tackles are insanely clean and rarely give away fouls, while sliding tackles are perfectly timed. He shuts down attackers with ease and dominates in 1v1s, even against top-tier strikers. Always reliable in clutch moments.

(10/10)

Pace

For a CB of his size, his pace is outstanding. Acceleration and recovery speed are strong, letting him keep up with pacey attackers. Even when slightly out of position, he usually recovers in time. No real pace issues in-game.

(9.6/10)

Height & Aerial

Completely dominant in the air. Wins headers from crosses, corners, and long balls with ease. On attacking set pieces, he’s almost a guaranteed threat and regularly scores. One of the best aerial CBs in the game.

(10/10)

Physical

Absolute physical monster. Shrugs off attackers, wins shoulder battles, and never gets bullied. Uses his strength smartly without overcommitting. Dominates for the full 90 minutes.

(9.8/10)

Positioning & Awareness

Top-tier defensive IQ. Always in the right place, rarely loses his mark, and reads attacks early. Interceptions feel automatic thanks to his awareness and anticipation. Properly anchors the back line.

(9.7/10)

Build-Up & Ball Control

Very reliable on the ball. Passing out from the back is clean and consistent, and he stays calm under pressure. Not flashy, but extremely safe and efficient in possession.

(9.3/10)

Versatility

Equally elite at RCB and LCB. Fits perfectly in both back-two and back-three systems and adapts easily to different defensive setups.

(10/10)

Overall Rating: 9.8/10

Final Verdict

#Final Verdict# + 117 OVR UTOTY Van Dijk is a complete defensive package. Elite tackling, dominant aerial presence, top-tier physicality, and strong pace all in one card. He controls the back line and makes defending feel easy.

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