Frenkie de Jong
Dutch midfielder for FC Barcelona and the Netherlands, known for carrying the ball through midfield and sharing match moments with fans on Instagram.
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Known for
Ajax
FC Barcelona
NetherlandsOverview
- Born
- 12 May 1997, Netherlands
- Known for
- Midfield for FC Barcelona and the Netherlands
- Started out
- Willem II, before making his name at Ajax
- Breakout
- Ajax’s 2018/19 Dutch double and Champions League semi-final run
Mini bio
How it started.
Frenkie began his career at Willem II before establishing himself in Ajax’s midfield. In a UEFA interview, he remembered long van journeys to youth training with other boys, and said he would not change that experience.
The breakthrough.
In 2018/19, he helped Ajax win the Dutch league and cup and reach the Champions League semi-finals. He earned the Eredivisie Player of the Season award and the Champions League’s midfield award, then joined Barcelona in summer 2019.
Life at Barça.
He made his Barcelona debut against Athletic Club in August 2019. His first league title with the club came in 2022/23, followed by a domestic treble with Hansi Flick’s team in 2024/25. In 2026, he became the Dutch player with the most Barcelona appearances.
Keeping fans close.
Alongside his football, fans can follow him on Instagram. In Barcelona’s April 2026 fan Q&A, he talked about his childhood heroes, life in the city and the family meaning behind his number 21.
Creditschronological, newest first
Club football
- 2019–presentFC BarcelonaMidfielder
- 2018/19Ajax’s Dutch double and European runMidfielder; Champions League semi-finalist
- Early careerWillem IIStarted his playing career
International football
- 2026FIFA World CupNetherlands squad member
- 2022FIFA World Cup in QatarNetherlands midfielder; five appearances and one goal
- 2019UEFA Nations LeagueNetherlands runner-up
Awards
Quotes
I have enjoyed almost every day and every moment. I would not want to do anything differently.Frenkie de Jong, UEFA.com
Reflecting on growing up in youth football, in an interview conducted in September 2019 and published in April 2020.
Trivia
- His number 21 honours his late grandfather’s birth date. It was also available when he joined the Ajax first team.
- In his April 2026 fan Q&A, he named Luka Modrić as his toughest opponent and Gavi as his funniest former or current teammate.
- As a child, he wore a Lionel Messi number 30 shirt that his grandfather bought him on holiday in Spain.
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