Frenkie de Jong

Netherlands · Central midfielder (Defensive midfielder, Centre-back) · Gen 4 · Mbappé & Yamal · Peak 2018-2023

Elegant ball-carrier who glides past pressure to drive play from deep

Nicknames FDJ

79.1OVR#243 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He's a fantastic player, playing out from the back, he always has time.”
— Erik ten Hag, Former Ajax coach · 2023 · source

Category averages

  • Speed82.3
  • Shooting63.5
  • Passing81.9
  • Ball Control86.2
  • Movement75.4
  • Football IQ88.5
  • Defending Skill72.3
  • Physical76.4
  • Mental79.3
  • Career71.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Press Resistance94
  2. Short Passing93
  3. Possession93
  4. First Touch92
  5. Link-up Play90
  6. Spatial Awareness90
  7. Balance90
  8. Dribbling Speed88
  9. Long Passing88
  10. Vision88

All 64 attributes

Speed 82.3

  • Top Speed80
  • Acceleration82
  • Dribbling Speed88
  • Top Speed with Ball84
  • Knock-on & Run76
  • Change of Pace84

Shooting 63.5

  • Finishing66
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys60
  • Curve72
  • Penalties65
  • Heading58
  • Direct Free Kicks60
  • Shooting Creativity58
  • Acrobatics50

Passing 81.9

  • Short Passing93
  • Long Passing88
  • Through Balls86
  • Crossing70
  • Link-up Play90
  • Vision88
  • Set-Piece Delivery58

Ball Control 86.2

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession93
  • First Touch92
  • Skills & Tricks76
  • Weak Foot74
  • Press Resistance94

Movement 75.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning66
  • Anticipation83
  • Recovery Runs76

Football IQ 88.5

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness90
  • Game Management88
  • Tactical Creativity88

Defending Skill 72.3

  • Defensive Positioning78
  • Marking72
  • Interceptions80
  • Standing Tackle76
  • Sliding Tackle70
  • Offside Trap58

Physical 76.4

  • Strength72
  • Stamina88
  • Agility86
  • Balance90
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play60
  • Aerial Duels58
  • Aggression66

Mental 79.3

  • Big-Game Temperament80
  • Leadership70
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration82
  • Determination80
  • Tactical Discipline82

Career 71.2

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity70
  • Achievements58
  • Durability70
  • Loyalty78

Profile

Born
12 May 1997
Height
181 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2015–now
Prime
2018-2023

Club career

  • 2015–2015 Willem II
  • 2015–2016 Willem II (loan)
  • 2016–2019 Ajax
  • 2019–now Barcelona

Honours

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 1

2018–19

League title · La Liga Barcelona 3

2022–23, 2024–25, 2025–26

Copa del Rey 2

2020–21, 2024–25

KNVB Cup 1

2018–19

Supercopa de España 3

2023, 2025, 2026

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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