Frenkie de Jong (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈfrɛŋki də ˈjɔŋ]; [2] born 12 May 1997) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Netherlands national team. He is considered one of the best midfielders in the world.

Jan 2, 2025 · FC Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong discussed the hot topic of his potential contract renewal during an interview with Voetbal International from his homeland. The Netherlands international...

Jan 27, 2025 · Frenkie de Jong was born to his parents John de Jong and Marjon Schuchhard De Bruijn. His mother played football , and his father, John, was also an amateur footballer who competed for ASV Arkel’s first team, according to sources.

Nov 20, 2024 · A unique figure at the club, Frenkie de Jong aims to play regularly again for Barcelona upon full recovery from injury, but the Netherlands star’s future remains hazy.

Dec 8, 2022 · Since 2014, Frenkie de Jong has been dating Mikky Kiemeney, whom he met in high school. Mikky Kiemeney plays professional ice hockey. She competed in several championships for HC Den Bosch’s women’s hockey squad. …

Frenkie de Jong started playing football at six years old when his father enrolled him at the local amateur club ASV Arkel. At eight, De Jong was scouted by the professional club Willem II, where he progressed through the shared youth academy of Willem II and RKC Waalwijk.

Apr 15, 2020 · Frenkie de Jong (born May 12, 1997) is a Dutch professional footballer who heralded his presence in the football scene by his outstanding playmaking skills, which made him a top target of several European top-flight clubs.

Aug 8, 2024 · Youri de Jong is popularly known as the younger brother of Frenkie de Jong, a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Dutch national team . He is reputed to have excellent vision, passing ability, dribbling technique, good defensive play, and attacking ability.

Frenkie de Jong began his football career in the village where he was born, Arkel. At six years of age, his father registered him with the amateur club ASV Arkel. At eight years of age, De Jong was scouted by the professional football club Willem II.

May 12, 1997 · Frenkie de Jong, 27, from Netherlands FC Barcelona, since 2019 Central Midfield Market value: €45.00m * May 12, 1997 in Arkel, Netherlands