Virgil van Dijk reaches incredible career milestone 13 years after Celtic breakthrough

Virgil van Dijk, the former Celtic defender, reached a remarkable career milestone of earning his 100th cap for the Netherlands. This achievement occurred during the same international break when his former teammate, Andy Robertson, accomplished the same feat for Scotland. Van Dijk's milestone was marked during a match against Serbia, while Robertson earned his 100th cap against North Macedonia.

Van Dijk's journey to this milestone began during his two-year stint at Celtic after joining the club from Groningen in 2013. At 35 years old, the Dutch defender reflects on his career, expressing immense pride for this achievement. However, he also acknowledges the impact of an injury, which cost him a significant period of international play. Van Dijk muses about how he could have come closer to the impressive record of Wesley Sneijder, who boasts 134 caps for his country.

The defender is grateful for the support of his family during this special evening and acknowledges the immense pride he feels in reaching this milestone. Van Dijk remains committed to performing to the best of his abilities for his club and for the Netherlands.