Nigel de Jong

About Nigel de Jong

Physical defensive midfielder who debuted for Ajax in 2002 and was called up to the Dutch national team in 2004.

Nigel de Jong is a Dutch professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Qatar Stars League club Al-Shahania. De Jong joined Ajax's youth academy as a young player and went through the ranks to make it to the first team at 17. Two years later, he made his international debut and made 81 appearances for the team between 2004 and 2015, scoring one goal. He has played two European championships and two FIFA World Cup titles with the Netherlands, winning a medal for the 2010 World Cup final and a bronze medal at the 2014 World Cup. De Jong left Ajax in 2006 to join Hamburg in search of a starting place, then moved to Manchester City in January 2009 for an estimated £ 18million, where he became a key player in the Midfielder. A tireless mechanic, he was recognized as a fighter and passionate in his performances, fame which earned him nicknames like "Terminator" and "Man cut the grass".

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Trivia

He signed with Milan in 2012 after three seasons with Manchester City.

Nigel de Jong before fame

He was a member of Ajax's youth team from 1993 to 2002.

Achievement of Nigel de Jong

After three seasons with Manchester City, he joined Milan in 2012.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Nigel de Jong family life

Jerry de Jong, his father, was a defender for the Netherlands.

Associations of Nigel de Jong

Jan Vertonghen, a center back, joined him at Ajax in 2003.

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