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Nigel de Jong

Dutch association football player · Netherlands · Footballers · Born 1984 · age 41

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Nigel de Jong is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He is currently the technical director of the KNVB, the national Dutch football federation.

A life in dates

2019Al-Shahaniya Sports ClubClub2019-202120181. FSV Mainz 05ClubAl Ahli SCClub2018-20192016Galatasaray S.K.Club2016-20182012AC MilanClub2012-20162009Manchester City F.C.Club2009-20122006Hamburger SVClub2006-20092005AFC Ajax-player of the yearAward2002AFC AjaxClub2002-2006Netherlands national under-21 football teamClub2002-20052001Netherlands national under-19 football teamClub2001-20021984Born30 November 1984

Also in Deutsch

Photos 5

De Jong made 126 official appearances for AjaxDe Jong made 126 official appearances for AjaxDe Jong (far right) with Manchester City teammates.De Jong (far right) with Manchester City teammates.De Jong (right) in action for the Netherlands at the UEFA Euro 2012De Jong (right) in action for the Netherlands at the UEFA Euro 2012De Jong in action for the NetherlandsDe Jong in action for the Netherlands

Teams 12

Al-Shahaniya Sports Club2019-2021
1. FSV Mainz 052018-2018
Al Ahli SC2018-2019
LA Galaxy2016-2016
Galatasaray S.K.2016-2018
AC Milan2012-2016
Manchester City F.C.2009-2012
Hamburger SV2006-2009
Netherlands national association football team2004-2015
AFC Ajax2002-2006
Netherlands national under-21 football team2002-2005
Netherlands national under-19 football team2001-2002

Career record

SpellAppsGoals
2019-2021360
2018-2018110
2018-2019214
2016-2016180
2016-2018181
2012-2016796
2009-20121041
2006-2009663
2004-2015811
2002-2006969
2002-2005100
2001-2002131

Awards

AFC Ajax-player of the year2005

In their orbit

Father: Jerry de Jong

About this person

Nigel de Jong is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He is currently the technical director of the KNVB, the national Dutch football federation. He has also worked as an English language pundit for beIN Sports covering Premier League and Champions League football as well as for ITV for Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup.

Country
Netherlands
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1984 · age 41

In common with Nigel

Jan VertonghenBoth received AFC Ajax-player of the yearDávinson SánchezBoth received AFC Ajax-player of the yearLasse SchöneBoth received AFC Ajax-player of the yearJasper CillessenBoth received AFC Ajax-player of the yearDaley BlindBoth received AFC Ajax-player of the yearMaarten StekelenburgBoth received AFC Ajax-player of the year

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