Siem de Jong: Biography, Facts and Career
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Siem Stefan de Jong (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsim də ˈjɔŋ]; born 28 January 1989) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or striker. Playing in the youth academies of De Graafschap and Ajax, he made his professional debut for the Amsterdam-based side and would go on to become the club's captain as they won a club-record four consecutive Eredivisie titles from 2011 to 2014. Following a three-year spell with Premier League side Newcastle United and a loan spell with PSV Eindhoven, De Jong returned to Ajax in 2017. His younger brother Luuk de Jong is also a professional football player, currently playing for Porto.
Quick facts about Siem de Jong
- Full name: Siem de Jong
- Born: 1989-01-28
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q349332
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Who is Siem de Jong?
Siem Stefan de Jong (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsim də ˈjɔŋ]; born 28 January 1989) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or striker. Playing in the youth academies of De Graafschap and Ajax, he made his professional debut for the Amsterdam-based side and would go on to become the club's captain as they won a club-record four consecutive Eredivisie titles from 2011 to 2014. Following a three-year spell with Premier League side Newcastle United and a loan spell with PSV Eindhoven, De Jong returned to Ajax in 2017. His younger brother Luuk de Jong is also a professional football player, currently playing for Porto..
What nationality is Siem de Jong?
Siem de Jong is Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When was Siem de Jong born?
Siem de Jong was born on 1989-01-28.
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