Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (midfielder) |
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| Nationality | Dutch |
| Date of Birth | 12/05/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Arkel, Netherlands |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Frenkie de Jong
25/10/2026
Frenkie de Jong said he wants to reclaim a regular starting role under Hansi Flick at Barcelona, despite strong midfield competition. He spoke to Ziggo Sport ahead of El Clásico, acknowledging that he must rebuild his match fitness gradually after returning from his knee injury.
09/10/2026
De Jong resumed partial team training for the first time in 136 days after a right MCL knee injury that had kept him sidelined since May. Flick said Barcelona wanted to give him time and that he would likely be back for the match against Betis, while Chelsea was reportedly monitoring his availability.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Barcelona and the Netherlands national team. |
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| Current Status | Returning from a right medial collateral ligament (MCL) knee injury that was treated without surgery. He resumed partial team training in October 2026 after a lengthy absence, and Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would likely return against Betis. Sources differ on whether the injury was sustained at the Club World Cup or the 2026 FIFA World Cup. |
Physical Stats & More
| Preferred Foot | Right |
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| Shirt Number at Barcelona | 21 |
Career
| Youth and Senior Club | Ajax (youth system and senior career) |
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| Current Club | FC Barcelona |
| National Team | Netherlands |
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| 2026 World Cup | Started all four of the Netherlands' matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the round of 32 by Morocco |
| 2026/27 Season | Had not yet made his debut for Barcelona in the 2026/27 season as of early October 2026 while recovering from his knee injury |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Plays with a right-footed preference and is known for his passing and vision from midfield. | |
| 2. Was sidelined for an extended period from late July 2026 due to a knee ligament injury. | |
| 3. Has been sidelined since May 2026 due to a right knee MCL injury, which was treated conservatively rather than with surgery. | |
| 4. Publicly denied reports of a rift with coach Hansi Flick and of refusing to play against Atlético Madrid, calling them fake news. |
