Kevin Hart shared a picture of his meeting with Virgil van Dijk and Nathan Ake, with the Premier League pair having their heads cropped out

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Comedian performed a show in ManchesterMet with Liverpool & City defendersHas vowed to link up again at 2026 World CupFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?

Hollywood superstar Hart is famed for his diminutive stature, with the 45-year-old comedian just five feet four inches tall. In contrast, Liverpool and Manchester City defenders Van Dijk and Ake are both towering figures.

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Hart had the chance to mingle with the Netherlands internationals during a performance in Manchester. He was happy to pose for a photo with the Dutch stars, but made a point of ensuring that he stole the limelight.

WHAT KEVIN HART SAID

In a jovial Instagram post, Hart said: "I got to meet 2 amazing guys last night…. Major shout out to @virgilvandijk & @nathanake …. Congrats on all of ur success fellas…. Keep going!!!!! Looking forward to what you are going to do next!!!! Dinner on me when @fifaworldcup hits the states…. Sorry about ur heads in the picture fellas but rules are rules …. I have to look cool at all times!"

WHAT NEXT?

Van Dijk and Ake will be hoping to grace the next World Cup finals, with that tournament heading to the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer. Hart is known to be a big soccer fan, having followed the USMNT since childhood, and jokingly vowed to get a "USA All Day" tattoo following the release of the 2026 World Cup schedule.