Frenkie de Jong
Frenkie de Jong is 29 years old in 2026, born on 12 May 1997. Netherlands Midfielder for Barcelona.
| Appearances | 25 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 5 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 |
| Red Cards | — |
| Goals / Match | 0.04 |
📖 Frenkie de Jong: Biography & Story
Barcelona's elegant midfield metronome: a Cruyffian passer with an unmistakable dribbling style.
Frenkie de Jong was a key part of Ajax's remarkable 2018/19 Champions League run to the semi-finals, a campaign that established him as one of the most technically gifted midfielders of his generation and triggered a big-money move to Barcelona in 2019.
At Barcelona, he has become a mainstay of the midfield, valued for his press-resistance, elegant ball progression and tactical versatility, able to play as a deep-lying playmaker or further forward.
For the Netherlands, he has remained an important international across multiple tournaments, continuing to demonstrate the passing range and composure that made him one of Ajax's most celebrated academy products.
🗺️ Career Journey
Early academy development in Dutch football
Champions League semi-finalist 2018/19; Eredivisie champion
Key midfielder across multiple seasons
🏆 Honours & Achievements
👨👩👦 Personal Life & Family
Frenkie de Jong was born on 12 May 1997 in Arkel, Netherlands. He came through Willem II's academy before Ajax signed him, where his composure on the ball and distinctive close-control turn (nicknamed "the Cruyff turn" by many observers) made him one of the most sought-after young midfielders in Europe.
De Jong is known for his calm, unassuming personality off the pitch, a contrast to the huge transfer fees and expectations that followed him from Ajax's Champions League semi-final run in 2019 to Barcelona.
💡 Did You Know?: Frenkie Trivia
He was a key part of Ajax's remarkable run to the 2018/19 Champions League semi-finals, beating Real Madrid and Juventus along the way.
He is renowned for his distinctive close-control turns and elegant ball-carrying from deep midfield positions.
Frenkie de Jong has 1 goal and 5 assists this season. A solid Fantasy XI pick from Barcelona.
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