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Nigel de Jong - Age, Family, Bio

Author

Mia Russell

Updated on February 19, 2026

Physical defensive midfielder who made his professional debut for Ajax in 2002 and joined the Dutch national team in 2004.

Before Fame

From 1993-2002, he played youth soccer for Ajax.

Trivia

He signed with Milan in 2012 after three seasons with Manchester City.

Family Life

His father Jerry de Jong was a defender for the Netherlands.

Associated With

Center back Jan Vertonghen joined him on Ajax in 2003.