The data, collected by 'BT Sport' made surprising reading. With a top speed of 32.4 kilometers per hour the towering centre-back outran notorious pace merchants such as Kylian Mbappe, Neymar Sadio Mane, who achieved top speeds of 32kph, 31.7kph and 30.4 kph respectively.
Van Dijk is more famed for his anticipation, heading and tackling, but on Tuesday he proved he had the jet heels to more than compete with the quickest attackers on the planet.
Liverpool's defence is certainly not short on pace. Against the Parisians their fastest three players on the pitch were Van Dijk, Andrew Robertson and Joe Gomez, the two other defenders clocling in at 32kph and 30.8kph.
With such speed at the back it seems it is no wonder that the Anfield giants are now excelling in defence, where in previous seasons they struggled.