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    Overview

    Nigel de Jong (born 30 November 1984) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He is currently the technical director of the KNVB, the national Dutch football federation. He has also w… See more

    Early and personal life

    De Jong was born in Amsterdam. He is of Surinamese-Dutch descent; Surinamese parentage from his father, while Dutch and Indonesian from his mother. His father is former Dutch international Jerry de Jong.
    De Jong is … See more

    Club career

    On 19 October 2002, De Jong made his debut for the Ajax first team. He scored his first goal of his senior career on 18 February 2003 in a 1–1 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League. He became a fi… See more

    International career

    On 31 March 2004, De Jong made his debut with the Netherlands in a friendly game against France. He was overlooked for the squad that went to play in UEFA Euro 2004, and missed the 2006 FIFA World Cup with … See more