Frenkie de Jong
CM
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May 12, 1997 (29)
Right
5'11"
165 lb
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Exits 2026 World Cup
De Jong registered two tackles (two won), five clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 1-1 (4-3) penalty shootout defeat to Morocco.
Analysis: De Jong had a rough final match of the 2026 World Cup, as he was mainly forced to defend in an outnumbered Dutch midfield. This would lead to no attacking stats for him, only recording two interceptions, two tackles won and five clearances in the defense. He unfortunately goes home without a goal contribution at the tournament after two in 2022, only recording one shot and two chances created.
Orchestrates Dutch midfield
de Jong generated three tackles (two won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Sweden.
Analysis: de Jong was composed and disciplined in Saturday's 5-1 win over Sweden, winning two of his three tackles, making two clearances and one interception in a holding midfield role that required him to remain compact and protect the backline against Sweden's rapid transitional play. The Barcelona midfielder completed 51 passes, the most of any Dutch midfielder, and was meticulous in his positioning, rarely exposing the backline and consistently finding the right pass to maintain momentum in a match his side controlled from the fifth minute. Having played 59 minutes before being replaced by Teun Koopmeiners, de Jong gave coach Ronald Koeman a reliable base in midfield across both group games, and his experience and reading of the game will be a key structural asset when the knockout stage demands tighter defensive discipline against more dangerous opponents.
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