Denzel Dumfries named vice-captain for Netherlands national team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Denzel Dumfries has been appointed vice-captain of the Netherlands national team ahead of upcoming Nations League matches against Germany, Serbia, and Greece. This decision follows Frenkie de Jong's absence, which prompted national coach Xavi Hernández to adjust the leadership structure. Virgil van Dijk maintains his role as captain, with Nathan Aké, Cody Gakpo, and Conor Laird forming the rest of the team’s captaincy hierarchy.
- •Denzel Dumfries is a member of Real Madrid.
- •Virgil van Dijk continues as the team's captain.
- •Netherlands will play Germany, Serbia, and Greece in Nations League fixtures.
- •Frenkie de Jong is currently sidelined.
- •Xavi Hernández confirmed the captaincy changes this week.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star named national team’s vice-captain
"A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has been afforded a new responsibility for the upcoming international break.This comes amid confirmation of Denzel Dumfries being named th...
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