Frenkie de Jong

Dutch footballer and Barcelona midfielder

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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