Who is better Vidic or Van Dijk?
As far as defensive statistics are concerned, there can be no disputing that Vidic’s 2008/09 season trumps Van Dijk’s 2018/19 effort with the United star winning almost every metric.
Did Vidic play for Inter?
Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has had his contract rescinded by Inter Milan after not playing this season. The 34-year-old defender left Old Trafford to join the Nerazzurri in July 2014 and made 28 competitive appearances for the San Siro side, scoring one goal.
Is Vidic the best defender ever?
The only defender to ever win two Premier League Player of the Year awards, Vidic is the definition of era-defining as the steely spine of Manchester United’s record-breaking streak of 14 consecutive league clean sheets.
How many red cards did Vidic get against Liverpool?
four red cards
From scoring the winning goal in front of the Stretford End to his four red cards and a chastening afternoon against Fernando Torres, Vidic always seemed to be the centre of a rivalry that, for all the animosity towards their neighbours across the city, remains the biggest of all.
Who was better Rio or Vidic?
Reading of the Game: There is a clear advantage for Rio, Vidic was very good but Rio was truly exceptional, among the best of his generation. It was one of the features of his game that made him quite so brilliant. Aggression: Vidic was a much more aggressive player, Rio’s biggest weakness was his lack of aggression.
Was Vidic good?
An exceptional leader as well as a commanding centre-back, the former Spartak Moscow man is the only defender to win the Premier League Player of the Season. In addition, of all central defenders with at least a century of appearances, Vidic has the highest win-percentage in the history of the Premier League.
Has Vidic won PFA Player of the Year?
The 2021/22 Awards will be announced at a later date….Player of the Season.
| Year | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| 2009/2010 | Wayne Rooney | England |
| 2008/2009 | Nemanja Vidic | Serbia |
| 2007/2008 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Portugal |
Is Nemanja Vidic the best defender ever?
Man United legend Nemanja Vidic has been voted as the greatest Premier League defender ever ahead of the likes of Rio Ferdinand, John Terry and Virgil van Dijk. Few players have had an impact as Virgil van Dijk has had since he joined Anfield in January 2018.
Who is better Vidic or Rio Ferdinand?
How many times did Vidic get sent off against Torres?
Ferdinand says Vidic’s inability to contain Torres could be seen through the number of cards he received – having been sent off three times while playing against the former Liverpool striker.
Did Vidic win Player of the Year?
2008–09 season Vidić was later named as the Manchester United Fans’ Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year, succeeding Cristiano Ronaldo, who won both awards in 2007–08.