Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, has been named UEFA Men’s player of the year.
Van Dijk was announced winner of the award at a ceremony held in Monaco on Thursday.
He won the award ahead of former winners: Juventus’ Christiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.
✨ 2018/19 UEFA Men's Player of the Year ✨
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