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Frenkie
de Jong
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Coaching Staff
- Assistant coach Òscar Hernández
- Assistant coach Sergio Alegre
- Fitness coach Iván Torres
- Goalkeeping coach José Ramón de la Fuente
- Analysts Sergio Garcia, Toni Lobo & David Prats
His versatility, energy and great vision have allowed him to continue developing his skills in any midfield position
Frenkie de Jong was born in Arkel (Netherlands) on May 12, 1997. The Barça player started his career at Willem II in the Eredivise, the Dutch first division. In 2016 he signed for Ajax, where he gradually gained a place in the starting eleven. His versatility and his great vision allowed him to become the midfield organiser for the team from Amsterdam.
With Ajax, the versatile midfielder on won the Dutch league title and the Dutch Cup as well helping the Amsterdam club to the semi finals of the Champions League in the 2018/19 season.
De Jong arrived at Camp Nou in the summer of 2019 and he made his debut against Athletic Club in San Mamés that August.
An important part of the Netherlands national side, Frenkie de Jong was part of the team that was runner up in the UEFA Nations League in 2019. The midfielder also played in Euro 2020 and the World Cup in 2022 when the Dutch went out to eventual winners Argentina on penalties in the quarter finals.
His effectiveness ensures that he always participates, and his distribution of the ball is second to none.
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