'Outstanding' Liverpool star's errors leading to goals among highest in the Premier League since 09/10

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Virgil van Dijk has had a prolific career at Liverpool, but his impressive stint has not been without its mistakes.In the 2025/26 campaign, fans have questioned Van Dijk on occasion amid some mixed displays, including in the 4-1 loss to PSV in the Champions League.A few poor showings will not undo what a hero the Dutchman has become at Anfield, but he has made eight errors leading to goals during his time in the Premier League, the second-most of any player since 2009/10. Rate Arne Slot’s second season as Liverpool head coach Can anyone make a serious argument for higher than a C? 😶 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine Most errors leading to goals by outfield players in the Premier League since 2009/10WhoScored have shared a list of the most errors leading to goals by outfield players in the Premier League since 2009/10.Van Dijk’s eight put him second on the list, one behind former Everton and current Manchester City centre-back John Stones in first place.Granit Xhaka, who has enjoyed stints with Arsenal and now Sunderland, has made as many errors leading to goals as the Liverpool star.Eric Dier has seven while, somewhat surprisingly, given he has not been at Anfield since 2016, Martin Skrtel also makes the top five, matching Dier’s total.Virgil van Dijk’s 2025/26 statsIn the current campaign, Liverpool’s backline has suffered compared to their most recent title-winning season.When 2024/25 came to a close, the Reds had shipped 41 goals in 38 matches en route to the trophy.But Arne Slot’s side have already surpassed that total this season, letting in 42 goals with a further seven games against teams like Chelsea and Manchester United still to come.As for Van Dijk, he has made 20 tackles, 20 interceptions, managed 17 blocked shots, made 69 recoveries and been dribbled past just once in the Premier League this term.However, the constant injury issues at right-back and the mixed form of Ibrahima Konate has meant Liverpool are relying on the Dutchman, who has been called ‘outstanding’, more than usual to help keep goals out.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox