Jaap Stam says Premier League star is ‘better’ than John Terry and Nemanja Vidic Jaap Stam believes a current Premier League defender is ‘better’ than Chelsea legend John Terry and Manchester United hero Nemanja Vidic.
Terry established himself as one of the greatest defenders in Premier League history during almost two decades at Stamford Bridge, lifting five league titles, eight domestic cups and the Champions League with his beloved Chelsea.
Terry and Vidic are considered to be two of the best defenders the Premier League has ever seen but Stam, another all-time great, believes Virgil van Dijk is above both in terms of ‘overall ability’.
The Netherlands international turned 33 last summer but shows no signs of slowing down and is enjoying a sensational season, Premier League leaders Liverpool conceding just 20 goals in 21 league games.
There are other names I could talk about but Van Dijk is up there with the best ever in the Premier League.
