CORNERFLICK
10Caps- 0International goals
- 29AgeBorn 12 May 1997
- BarcelonaClubSince 2019
- UEFA Champions LeagueLeague
- NetherlandsNational team
The shape of him
Frenkie de Jong is a 29-year-old midfielder at Barcelona and a Netherlands international. In 25/26 that meant 39 club appearances and 2,665 minutes. Midfield is where games are controlled: setting the tempo, winning the ball back, and finding the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack, keep the ball moving, and screen the back line when possession is lost.
Season snapshot 25/26
| Appearances | 39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 2,665 | |
| Goals | 1 | |
| Assists | 8 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 1.8 | |
| Pass accuracy | — | |
| Tackles per 90 | 2.1 | |
| Duels won | 63% |
Playing style
Percentile against midfielders we track, 25/26
Stat comparison
vs midfielders we track (502), 25/26
| Stat | Bar | de Jong | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key passes per 90 | 1.8 | 1.2 | |
| Tackles per 90 | 2.1 | 1.6 | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 0.3 | 0.9 | |
| Duels won | 63% | 49% |
Honours 20
- 7Trofeo Joan Gamper2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2025
- 3Super Cup2023 · 2025
- 3La Liga2022/23 · 2024/25
- 3Copa del Rey2020/21 · 2024/25
- 2Eredivisie2018/19
- 2KNVB Beker2018/19
Career journey
2024 – 2025Barcelona
2024 – 2025Netherlands- 2025 – 2026Barcelona
- 2026 – 2027Netherlands
View full career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 2027 | Netherlands | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Barcelona | 39 | 1 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Netherlands | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Barcelona | 47 | 2 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Netherlands | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Barcelona | 34 | 2 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Netherlands | 13 | 1 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Barcelona | 47 | 3 |
| 2021 – 2022 | Netherlands | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 – 2022 | Barcelona | 49 | 4 |
| 2020 – 2021 | Netherlands | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 – 2021 | Barcelona | 51 | 6 |
| 2019 – 2020 | Netherlands U21 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 – 2020 | Barcelona | 45 | 2 |
| 2018 – 2019 | Netherlands | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 – 2019 | Ajax | 81 | 4 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Netherlands U19 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Jong Ajax | 31 | 6 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Ajax | 11 | 1 |
| 2015 – 2016 | Netherlands U19 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 – 2016 | Willem II | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 – 2016 | Jong Ajax | 15 | 2 |
| 2014 – 2015 | Willem II | 1 | 0 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Frenkie de Jong
- Date of birth
- 12 May 1997 (29)
- Place of birth
- Arkel, Netherlands
- Nationality
- Netherlands
- Height
- 1.82 m
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- BABarcelona
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2019
Strengths
- Tempo control
- Duels
- Assists
- Chance creation
CF card
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Our rating from 25/26's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
84MID
BA
de Jong
- 59
- SHO
- 92
- PAS
- 78
- DRI
- 79
- DEF
- 82
- PHY
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Champions League |  Paris Saint Germain | A | L2–4 | 0' | |
| 17 Oct 2026 |  La Liga - Spain |  Real Betis | A | W5–2 | 0' |
More on Frenkie de Jong
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Netherlands | All competitions | 6 | 472 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Barcelona | All competitions | 39 | 2,665 | 1 | 8 |
| 24/25 | Barcelona | All competitions | 47 | 2,278 | 2 | 2 |
| 23/24 | Barcelona | All competitions | 34 | 2,588 | 2 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Barcelona | All competitions | 47 | 3,383 | 3 | 4 |
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