Luuk de Jong: Biography, Facts and Career
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Luuk de Jong (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlyɡ də ˈjɔŋ]; born 27 August 1990) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker. De Jong previously played for DZC '68, De Graafschap, Twente, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Newcastle United, before joining PSV Eindhoven in 2014. He played over 200 games for the club, scoring over 100 goals, and helped them win the Eredivisie three times in his five-season stay. In 2019, he joined Sevilla, before going out on loan to Barcelona in 2021. He re-joined PSV in 2022. A former Dutch international, De Jong represented the Netherlands at UEFA Euro 2012, Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Quick facts about Luuk de Jong
- Full name: Luuk de Jong
- Born: 1990-08-27
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q313911
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Who is Luuk de Jong?
Luuk de Jong (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlyɡ də ˈjɔŋ]; born 27 August 1990) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker. De Jong previously played for DZC '68, De Graafschap, Twente, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Newcastle United, before joining PSV Eindhoven in 2014.
What nationality is Luuk de Jong?
Luuk de Jong is Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When was Luuk de Jong born?
Luuk de Jong was born on 1990-08-27.
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