Frenkie de Jong
Dutch footballer and Barcelona midfielder

Born
May 12th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Born in 1997, this Dutch footballer rose through the ranks of youth football, eventually joining the senior team of Ajax. During time at Ajax, contributed significantly to the team's success in winning the Eredivisie and the KNVB Cup in 2019. His performances at Ajax caught the attention of European clubs, leading to a transfer to FC Barcelona in 2019. At Barcelona, continued to showcase exceptional skills as a midfielder, playing a key role in the team’s strategies and successes.
Winning the 2019 Eredivisie with Ajax
Securing the KNVB Cup 2019 with Ajax
Participating in UEFA Champions League semi-finals with Ajax
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