- He landed on his ankle in a highball challenge
- He was replaced by Fermin Lopez
- He might be missing at the Champions League against Napoli due to an injury
Frenkie De Jong is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Netherlands national team and is currently recovering from an ankle injury sustained on February 25th 2024 during a match against Athletic Club.
Born in Arkel, Netherlands, his passion for football began at a young age in his hometown and he signed a professional contract with Willem II at sixteen years old. He made his professional debut with the club, showcasing his skills in the Dutch Eredivisie before transferring to Ajax.
At Ajax, he blossomed under manager Erik ten Hag, becoming a key player in their midfield and renowned for his exceptional passing, dribbling and tactical intelligence. His impressive performances with Ajax caught the attention of top European clubs.
In 2019, he signed a contract with FC Barcelona, joining the Spanish giants for the season, establishing himself as a crucial player for the team, and contributing to their 2023 La liga title win.
He also represents the Netherlands national team, competing in Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup. Frenkie sustained an injury when he landed on his ankle in a high ball challenge, during a match against Athletic club.
This injury might see him sideline for some time, and he is likely to miss several matches like the Champions League against Napoli.
Frenkie De Jong Personal Life
Frenkie De Jong was born on May 12 1997 in Gorinchem, Netherlands but grew up in Arkel, a nearby town. His passion for football began at an early age. He attended the Willem II youth academy at the age of eight where he spent ten years rising through the ranks.
Frenkie De Jong. Photo/Sky Sports
He then made his professional debut for the club in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football, where his impressive performance caught the attention of bigger clubs, than to club Ajax. Jong then made a big move to Barcelona where he has been playing up to date.
He also represents the Netherlands national team and is an important player for the team. He recently got engaged to his long-term girlfriend Mikky Kiemeney, in July 2022 and they have been together since their senior year of high school, and they have a son together.
Frenchie De Jong’s career journey
Frenkie De Jong is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Netherlands national team and is currently recovering from an ankle injury sustained on February 25th 2024 during a match against Athletic Club.
Born in Arkel, Netherlands, his passion for football began at a young age in his hometown and he signed a professional contract with Willem II at sixteen years old. He made his professional debut with the club, showcasing his skills in the Dutch Eredivisie before transferring to Ajax.
Frenkie De Jong. Photo/Sky Sports
At Ajax, he blossomed under manager Erik ten Hag, becoming a key player in their midfield and renowned for his exceptional passing, dribbling and tactical intelligence. His impressive performances with Ajax caught the attention of top European clubs.
In 2019, he signed a contract with FC Barcelona, joining the Spanish giants for the season, establishing himself as a crucial player for the team, and contributing to their 2023 La Liga title win.
He also represents the Netherlands national team, competing in Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup. Frenkie sustained an injury when he landed on his ankle in a high ball challenge, during a match against Athletic club.
This injury might see him sidelined for some time, and he is likely to miss several matches like the Champions League against Napoli. In his career, he achieved several accolades including:
- La Liga champion with Barcelona
- Runner-up in the UEFA Nations League with Netherlands in 2019
- Numerous individual awards including UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season in 2018-19
Frenkie De Jong’s injury
Frenkie de Jong is currently recovering from a ligament sprain in his right ankle. He sustained the injury during a La Liga match against Athletic Club on February 18, 2024. This will take some time to recover and he might miss some of the matches.
The severity of his injury has not been disclosed by Barcelona though based on the injury, he might take sometime to recover.
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