Nigel De Jong Biography
Nigel de Jong is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Qatar Stars League club Al Ahli. He was born on 30 November 1984 in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Jerry de Jong and Marja Woldberg.
He joined the Ajax youth academy as a youngster and worked his way through the ranks to make the first team at age 17. Two years later, in 2004, he made his international debut. Additionally, in 2010 he won a World Cup runners-up medal.
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He moved on from Ajax in 2006 to join Hamburg in search of first team football and then moved to Manchester City in January 2009 for an estimated £18 million, where he became an important part of City’s holding midfield. A tireless grafter, he has garnered a reputation of being a combative and feisty player in his performances, a reputation that has earned him nicknames such as “The Destroyer” and “Lawnmower”. He moved to Italian side Milan in August 2012 where he spent three and half years, before moving to LA Galaxy in February 2016.
Internationally, he made his debut with the Netherlands national team on 31 March 2004 in UEFA Euro 2004, he also played for the Oranje at UEFA Euro 2008, 2010 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Nigel De Jong Age
He was born on 30 November 1984 Amsterdam, Netherlands, he is currently at the age of 33 as of 2018.
Nigel De Jong Net Worth
His annual salary is calculated to be 3 million, he has a net worth of 17 million Euro.
Nigel De Jong Wife
He is married to Winonah de Jong, a model and fashion designer, with whom he has two children.
Nigel De Jong Statistics
| Tournament | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists | Yel | Red | SpG | PS% | AerialsWon | MotM | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 10(1) | 743 | – | – | 2 | – | 0.1 | 83.3 | 1.5 | – | 6.40 |
| DFB Pokal | 1 | N/A | – | N/A | – | – | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | – |
| Total / Average | 12 | 743 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.1 | 83.3 | 1.5 | 0 | 6.40 |
Nigel De Jong Transfermarkt
| MV | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1,00 Mill. € | Free Transfer |
| 2,00 Mill. € | Free Transfer |
| 4,00 Mill. € | Free Transfer |
| 4,00 Mill. € | Free Transfer |
| 13,00 Mill. € | 3,50 Mill. € |
| 12,00 Mill. € | 18,00 Mill. € |
| 4,50 Mill. € | 1,50 Mill. € |
| – | – |
| – | – |
| – | – |
| 23,00 Mill. € |
Nigel De Jong Tattoos
He has the warrior-like tattoos covering the torso, arms and hands. The warrior theme shows just how central the World Cup is to his very being. It demonstrates that this one, gladiatorial moment in his life is core to his being and that there is no doubt in his mind that this is the defining moment of his life.
Nigel De Jong Fifa 18
His overall rating in FIFA 18 is 74 with a potential of 74. Jong has got a 2-star skill moves rating. He prefers to shoot with his right foot. His workrates are Medium / High. Jong’s height is 174 cm and his weight is estimated at 72 kg according to our database. Currently, Nigel de Jong is playing with number 5. His best stats are: Aggression: 87, Balance: 83, Jumping: 77, Slide Tackle: 76, Composure: 75.
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Nigel De Jong News
Nigel de Jong and Omid Ebrahimi join Qatar’s Al Ahli SC
Updated: July 11, 2018
Doha: Qatar’ Al Ahli SC announced the signings of Netherlands international Nigel de Jong and Islamic Republic of Iran’s Omid Ebrahimi from 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Esteghlal FC respectively on Wednesday.
The Amsterdam-born de Jong made his professional debut with Ajax Amsterdam, spending much of his youth there before moving up to the senior team in 2002.
de Jong’s career then brought him around the globe as he then moved to Germany, playing for Hamburger SV for four years, and to Manchester City where he assisted the club to an FA Cup title in 2011 and the English Premier League 2011-12 crown, as well as the FA Community Shield in 2012.
The 33-year-old struck a three-year-deal with Italy’s AC Milan in 2012 and then spent a short stint in the United States with LA Galaxy before transferring to Turkey’s Galatasaray SK in 2016 on a two-year contract.
He is highly regarded back home after helping the Netherlands finish second in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, losing 1-0 to Spain and a third place finish at the next edition in Brazil.
de Jong will be joined in the midfield by Ebrahimi, who has only previously played in IR Iran. He began in the second division league with FC Shahrdari Bandar Abbas, before making waves in the Iran Pro League with Sepahan SC in 2010 and Esteghlal FC in 2014, where he was named Midfielder of the Year in 2016 and 2017.
Now 30, Ebrahimi was called up to join Team Melli by Carlos Queiroz in 2012. He featured in all three of IR Iran’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Group B campaign.
Al Ahli finished ninth in the Qatar Stars League, but will be looking to make more of an impact next season with a spot in the 2020 AFC Champions League among their targets.
Source: http://www.the-afc.com