Virgil van Dijk has named Rio Ferdinand as the greatest Premier League defender in an interview with the former Manchester United centre-half.
The Liverpool star is among the finest defenders to grace England's top flight over the past 30 years. His arrival at Anfield proved to be the catalyst for the club's recent success and he's been integral to their domestic and European success.
He was pushed to select his top five players in his position - but opted against naming himself. He said on Rio Ferdinand’s Between The Lines: "I can't do it (put myself in), but I hopefully I'll be in this top five one day."
