Nigel de Jong
Dutch footballer, World Cup participant
Born
November 30th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional footballer with a focus on defensive midfield, had a successful career spanning multiple clubs in Europe and the national team. Started the professional career at FC Utrecht before transferring to Hamburg, where notable contributions were made. Later played for Manchester City, winning the Premier League in the 2011-2012 season. Represented the Netherlands national team in major tournaments, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where the team reached the final.
Won the Premier League with Manchester City
Played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final
Represented the Netherlands in UEFA Euro 2008
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