Davy Klaassen believes Netherlands teammate Virgil van Dijk is one of the world's best footballers.

The Liverpool centre-back has had a monumental impact on Jurgen Klopp's team since joining from Southampton for a world-record fee for a defender in January.

"It is hard to mention one best defender in the world but he is one of the best," ex-Everton midfielder Klaassen told Omnisport .

"He is in the top 10 for sure. He's so big and so good. I think he plays so well every week for Liverpool.

"With the national team he is the captain now, so he is really important for Holland."