Still the World’s Best! Van Dijk Leads Euro 2024 with Header Clearances

According to the statistics, up until now, Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk has made the most headed clearances in the 2024 UEFA European Championship.

In their first match of the tournament, the Netherlands defeated Poland 2-1, but in the second round, they faced a tough battle against France. This match was crucial for securing the top spot in the group, as France had previously won their opening game 1-0 against Austria.

The game was highly entertaining. France had more possession and more shots on goal, with 16 attempts compared to the Netherlands’ 8. However, the Dutch team’s solid defense secured a goalless draw.

Van Dijk was one of the standout players for the Netherlands in this match. The 32-year-old star made a total of 5 headed clearances. According to the stats, no player has managed more header clearances than Van Dijk in the 2024 Euro so far.

The Liverpool ace has completed a total of 10 headed clearances in the first two matches of the Euros, with 5 against Poland and 5 against France. Additionally, the Dutch captain won 7 out of 8 aerial duels.

Despite being nearly 33, Van Dijk continues to display the qualities of a world-class defender. If he can maintain this form, he will be instrumental in helping the Netherlands progress further in the 2024 Euro.

Both the Netherlands and France have 4 points after their 2 matches in Group D, with a +1 goal difference. However, the Netherlands lead the group due to having scored more goals.