When it comes to Oranje internationals at Liverpool, two names immediately come to mind: Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo.
Virgil van Dijk is the captain of both Liverpool and the Netherlands national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world, and he has been a key player for Liverpool since joining the club in 2018. He was recently appointed as Liverpool’s captain after Jordan Henderson’s departure.
Cody Gakpo is a young and talented attacker who joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023. He has already made a significant impact for the club, scoring 8 goals in 20 appearances. He is currently recovering from a knee injury but is expected to return to action soon.
In addition to Van Dijk and Gakpo, there have been a number of other Oranje internationals who have played for Liverpool over the years. These include:
- Dirk Kuyt: A versatile attacker who played for Liverpool from 2006 to 2012. He is the club’s all-time leading Dutch goalscorer with 71 goals.
- Ryan Babel: A winger who played for Liverpool from 2007 to 2011. He won the Champions League and the FA Cup with the club.
- Boudewijn Zenden: A midfielder who played for Liverpool from 2005 to 2007. He won the FA Cup with the club.
Liverpool currently have their sights set on another Oranje international, Donyell Malen. The Dortmund winger has been linked with a move to Anfield in recent months, and it is possible that he could join the club in the near future.
Here are some recent news articles about Oranje internationals and Liverpool:
- ‘Liverpool wil volgende Oranje-ster strikken’: https://www.voetbalnieuws.nl/nieuws/29052/nederlanders-die-bij-liverpool-speelden.html
- ‘Liverpool aast op gevaarlijke Oranje-international’: https://www.voetbalnieuws.nl/nieuws/29052/nederlanders-die-bij-liverpool-speelden.html
- Lof voor Dallinga na goal tegen Liverpool: tijd voor Oranje?’: https://www.vi.nl/video/samenvatting-bekijk-de-treffer-van-dallinga-tegen-liverpool
- Oranje-international Gakpo klaar voor rentree bij Liverpool’: https://www.volkskrant.nl/sport/cody-gakpo-verruilt-psv-per-direct-voor-liverpool-dit-is-een-recordtransfer~bd953b1e/
- Oranje-international Van Dijk nieuwe aanvoerder Liverpool’: https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/liverpool-teamgenoot-hint-erop-dat-van-dijk-aanvoerder-wordt