Fantastic Man Virgil van Dijk 2026

Description

Athlete Virgil van Dijk is captured in a square-format studio portrait photographed by David Sims for Fantastic Man, under the creative direction of Jop van Bennekom. Van Dijk smiles broadly at the camera with one hand raised toward his chin, wearing a damp, translucent white button-up shirt with an open collar. Styled by Pernille Teisbaek and Tom Guinness, the shoot balances high-fashion editorial styling with an authentic, joyful sporting presence. The lighting is soft and warm, illuminating the damp texture of the shirt against a muted, neutral background.

Style

Editorial, Square, Warm

Techniques

Soft Light

Industries

Magazines

Color

Background

Textured Backdrop

Context

Editorial