Nigel De Jong
| Born | 30 November 1984, Amsterdam |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 72 kg |
| Height | 1.74 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Nigel joined Manchester City in January 2009 with a contract to June 2013.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax | 01 Jul 2002 | 01 Jan 2006 | |
| Hamburger SV | 01 Jan 2006 | 21 Jan 2009 | |
| Manchester City | 21 Jan 2009 |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 1985 | Belgium | 2-2 | VENLO | UEFA U18 | Group 2 |
| 18 Mar 1986 | Wales | 1-1 | WAGENINGEN | UEFA U18 | Group 2 |
| 15 Apr 1986 | Northern Ireland | 4-2 | BANGOR | UEFA U18 | Group 2 |
| 17 Nov 1998 | Germany | 2-2 | Aachen | U21 | |
| 24 Oct 2001 | Italy | 0-3 | Stadio Comunale TERAMO | U19 | |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Albania | 8-1 | BOURRET | UEFA U19 | Group 13 |
| 12 Nov 2001 | San Marino | 7-0 | Municipal PONTONX SUR L'ADOUR | UEFA U19 | Group 13 |
| 14 Nov 2001 | France | 2-1 | L'Argente MONT-DE-MARSAN | UEFA U19 | Group 13 |
| 20 Mar 2002 | Republic of Ireland | 1-2 | Stad ROTTERDAM | UEFA U19 | Quarter Final |
| 10 Apr 2002 | Republic of Ireland | 0-0 | Turners Cross | UEFA U19 | Quarter Final |
| 11 Oct 2002 | Turkey | 1-1 | Latvijas Universitates | UEFA U19 | Group 4 Qualifying |
| 13 Oct 2002 | Latvia | 4-0 | Daugava | UEFA U19 | Group 4 Qualifying |
| 15 Oct 2002 | Finland | 3-0 | Latvijas Universitates | UEFA U19 | Group 4 |
| 19 Nov 2002 | Germany | 1-4 | Aachen | U21 | |
| 28 Mar 2003 | Czech Republic | 0-3 | De Maaspoort DEN BOSCH | UEFA U21 | Group 3 |
| 02 Apr 2003 | Moldova | 2-2 | Republican CHISINAU | UEFA U21 | Group 3 |
| 06 Jun 2003 | Belarus | 1-2 | City BORISOV | UEFA U21 | Group 3 |
| 05 Sep 2003 | Austria | 0-0 | Vast & Goed ROOSENDAAL | UEFA U21 | Group 3 |
| 09 Sep 2003 | Czech Republic | 2-1 | U Nisy LIBEREC | UEFA U21 | Group 3 |
| 31 Mar 2004 | France | 0-0 | Rotterdam | International | |
| 18 Aug 2004 | Sweden | 2-2 | STOCKHOLM | International | |
| 08 Sep 2004 | Czech Republic | 2-0 | ArenA AMSTERDAM | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 1 |
| 09 Oct 2004 | FYR Macedonia | 2-2 | City Stadium | World Cup | Europe Group 1 |
| 13 Oct 2004 | Finland | 3-1 | ArenA AMSTERDAM | World Cup | Europe Group 1 |
| 25 Mar 2005 | Romania | 0-2 | UNIREA Urziceni | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 29 Mar 2005 | Armenia | 0-0 | Willem II Stadion TILBURG | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 04 Jun 2005 | Romania | 2-0 | Feyenoord Stadium ROTTERDAM | World Cup | Europe |
| 08 Jun 2005 | Finland | 4-0 | Olympiastadion HELSINKI | World Cup | Europe |
| 08 Oct 2005 | Czech Republic | 2-0 | Letna Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Europe |
| 12 Oct 2005 | FYR Macedonia | 0-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | World Cup | Europe |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Italy | 1-3 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 16 Aug 2006 | Republic of Ireland | 4-0 | Lansdowne Road | International | |
| 06 Sep 2006 | Belarus | 3-0 | Philips Stadium | UEFA 2008 Qualifying | Group G |
| 07 Oct 2006 | Bulgaria | 1-1 | Vassil Levski | European Championship | Group G |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Albania | 2-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | European Championship | Group G |
| 07 Feb 2007 | Russia | 4-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 02 Jun 2007 | South Korea | 2-0 | Seoul Sang-am Stadium | International | |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Thailand | 3-1 | Rajamangala National Stadium | International | |
| 08 Sep 2007 | Bulgaria | 2-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | European Championship | Group G |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Belarus | 1-2 | Dinamo, Minsk | European Championship | Group G |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Croatia | 3-0 | Maksimir | International | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Austria | 4-3 | Ernst Happel Stadion | International | |
| 24 May 2008 | Ukraine | 3-0 | De Kuip | International | |
| 29 May 2008 | Denmark | 1-1 | PSV Stadion | International | |
| 01 Jun 2008 | Wales | 2-0 | PSV Stadion | International | |
| 09 Jun 2008 | Italy | 3-0 | Wankdorf | European Championship | Finals Group C |
| 13 Jun 2008 | France | 4-1 | Wankdorf | European Championship | Finals Group C |
| 21 Jun 2008 | Russia | 1-3 | St Jakob Park | European Championship | Finals Quarter Final |
| 20 Aug 2008 | Russia | 1-1 | Lokomotiv Stadium (Moskva) | International | |
| 06 Sep 2008 | Australia | 1-2 | Philips Stadium | International | |
| 10 Sep 2008 | Macedonia | 2-1 | City Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 11 Oct 2008 | Iceland | 2-0 | De Kuip | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Tunisia | 1-1 | Stade 7 Novembre | International | |
| 28 Mar 2009 | Scotland | 3-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 01 Apr 2009 | Macedonia | 4-0 | Amsterdam ArenA | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 06 Jun 2009 | Iceland | 2-1 | Laugardalsvollur | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 12 Aug 2009 | England | 2-2 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 05 Sep 2009 | Japan | 3-0 | Arke Stadion | International | |
| 09 Sep 2009 | Scotland | 1-0 | Hampden Park | FIFA World Cup | Europe Group 9 |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Italy | 0-0 | Stadio Adriatico | International | |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Paraguay | 0-0 | PSV Stadion | International | |
| 03 Mar 2010 | USA | 2-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 01 Jun 2010 | Ghana | 4-1 | De Kuip | International | |
| 05 Jun 2010 | Hungary | 6-1 | Amsterdam ArenA | International | |
| 14 Jun 2010 | Denmark | 2-0 | Soccer City | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group E |
| 19 Jun 2010 | Japan | 1-0 | Moses Mabhida Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group E |
| 24 Jun 2010 | Cameroon | 2-1 | Green Point Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group E |
| 28 Jun 2010 | Slovakia | 2-1 | Moses Mabhida Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Round of 16 |
| 02 Jul 2010 | Brazil | 2-1 | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Quarter Final |
| 11 Jul 2010 | Spain | 0-1 | Soccer City | FIFA World Cup | Final |
| 03 Sep 2010 | San Marino | 5-0 | Stadio Olimpico SERRAVALLE | European Championship | |
| 07 Sep 2010 | Finland | 2-1 | Rotterdam | European Championship | |
| 25 Mar 2011 | Hungary | 4-0 | BUDAPEST | European Championship | |
| 29 Mar 2011 | Hungary | 5-3 | Amsterdam ArenA | European Championship | |
| 04 Jun 2011 | Brazil | 0-0 | GOIANIA | International | |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Uruguay | 1-1 | Estadio Centenario | International | |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Germany | 0-3 | Volksparkstadion | International |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 - 1999 | Holland | Under-21 | 1 | 1 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | Holland | UEFA Under-19 | 5 |
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| 2001 - 2002 | Holland | Under-19 | 1 | ||||
| 2002 - 2003 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | 6 | 3 |
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| 2002 - 2003 | Holland | UEFA Under-19 | 3 | ||||
| 2002 - 2003 | Holland | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | ||||
| 2002 - 2003 | Holland | Under-21 | 1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | 2 | ||||
| 2003 - 2004 | Holland | International | 1 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Holland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | Holland | International | 1 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | Holland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 12 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 12 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | Holland | International | 1 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 16 | 2 |
1 |
6
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| 2006 - 2007 | Hamburger SV | UEFA Champions League | 1 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Holland | European Championship | 3 |
1
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| 2006 - 2007 | Holland | International | 1 | 3 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Hamburger SV | Bundesliga | 22 | 1 |
1 |
5
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| 2007 - 2008 | Holland | European Championship | 3 | 2 |
1
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| 2007 - 2008 | Holland | International | 5 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Holland | International | 2 |
1
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| 2008 - 2009 | Manchester City | Premier League | 16 |
3
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| 2009 - 2010 | Holland | FIFA World Cup | 7 |
3
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| 2009 - 2010 | Holland | International | 7 |
4
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| 2009 - 2010 | Manchester City | Carling Cup | 4 | 1 |
2
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| 2009 - 2010 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2009 - 2010 | Manchester City | Premier League | 30 | 4 |
7
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| 2010 - 2011 | Holland | European Championship | 4 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Holland | International | 2 |
1
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| 2010 - 2011 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
1
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| 2010 - 2011 | Manchester City | Premier League | 30 | 2 |
1 |
9
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| 2010 - 2011 | Manchester City | UEFA Europa League | 5 |
1
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| 2011 - 2012 | Holland | International | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Manchester City | Carling Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Manchester City | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Manchester City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Manchester City | Premier League | 4 | 6 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Manchester City | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.