Nigel de Jong
Dutch association football player (born 1984)
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Summary
Nigel de Jong was born on November 30, 1984[1], in Amsterdam[2]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,570 views/month, #6,866 of 1,000,298).[3]
Key Facts
- Father: Jerry de Jong[4]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[5]
- Native language: Dutch[6]
- Award received: AFC Ajax–player of the year[7]
- Sex or gender: male[8]
- League or competition: Eredivisie[9], Bundesliga[10], Premier League[11], Serie A[12], Major League Soccer[13], Süper Lig[14], Qatar Stars League[15]
- Commons category: Nigel de Jong[16]
- Position played on team / speciality: defensive midfielder[17]
- Sport: association football[18]
- Family name: de Jong[19]
- Given name: Nigel[20]
- Participant in: 2014 FIFA World Cup[21], 2010 FIFA World Cup[22], UEFA Euro 2008[23], UEFA Euro 2012[24], 2002–03 UEFA Champions League[25], 2002–03 Eredivisie[26], 2003–04 UEFA Champions League[27], 2003–04 Eredivisie[28], 2004–05 UEFA Champions League[29], 2004–05 Eredivisie[30], 2004–05 UEFA Cup[31], 2005–06 UEFA Champions League[32], 2005–06 UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds[33], 2005–06 Eredivisie[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[35]
- Country for sport: Netherlands[36]
- Name in native language: Nigel de Jong[37]
- Sport number: 34[38]
- Start of work period: 2002[39]
- Height: 174[40]
- Mass: 72[41]
Why It Matters
Nigel de Jong has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Nigel de Jong born?
Nigel de Jong's place of birth was Amsterdam[2].
Who were Nigel de Jong's parents?
Nigel de Jong's father was Jerry de Jong[4].
What awards did Nigel de Jong receive?
Honors received include AFC Ajax–player of the year[7].