Rike Nooitgedagt… 

You know Virgil van Dijk, but do you know Rike Nooitgedagt; the woman behind him? 

Rike Nooitgedagt, who is the defender's childhood sweetheart, was marking herself in the fashion industry as a fashion sales manager, but gave up her job to be with Van Dijk. 

Rike Nooitgedagt: I worked as a sales manager and sold different fashion brands to the stores in Holland.  

"I loved it but had to resign to follow my man everywhere football takes him to. So far, we've been settling well and having adventures with our lovely dog." 

Rike has followed Van Dijk to Liverpool and can be spotted at times around the city.