Nigel de Jong

Netherlands · Defensive midfielder · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2008-2013

Ruthless enforcer who destroyed attacks with ferocious tackling

Nicknames The Destroyer, Der Rasenmäher, The Terrier

74.9OVR#745 of 1,235 outfield players

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

Category averages

  • Speed62.8
  • Shooting59.6
  • Passing69.6
  • Ball Control72.3
  • Movement66.0
  • Football IQ75.0
  • Defending Skill82.7
  • Physical78.7
  • Mental86.3
  • Career69.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Aggression95
  2. Determination92
  3. Standing Tackle89
  4. Selflessness88
  5. Tactical Discipline88
  6. Sliding Tackle86
  7. Stamina86
  8. Short Passing84
  9. Defensive Positioning84
  10. Interceptions84

All 64 attributes

Speed 62.8

  • Top Speed67
  • Acceleration71
  • Dribbling Speed54
  • Top Speed with Ball63
  • Knock-on & Run58
  • Change of Pace64

Shooting 59.6

  • Finishing57
  • Shot Power74
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys59
  • Curve67
  • Penalties61
  • Heading72
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity34
  • Acrobatics44

Passing 69.6

  • Short Passing84
  • Long Passing75
  • Through Balls66
  • Crossing61
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision67
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 72.3

  • Dribbling72
  • Possession82
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks56
  • Weak Foot62
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 66.0

  • Off-the-Ball Movement56
  • Runs in Behind52
  • Attacking Positioning60
  • Anticipation82
  • Recovery Runs80

Football IQ 75.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity64

Defending Skill 82.7

  • Defensive Positioning84
  • Marking83
  • Interceptions84
  • Standing Tackle89
  • Sliding Tackle86
  • Offside Trap70

Physical 78.7

  • Strength81
  • Stamina86
  • Agility72
  • Balance76
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play62
  • Aerial Duels72
  • Aggression95

Mental 86.3

  • Big-Game Temperament84
  • Leadership82
  • Selflessness88
  • Concentration84
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline88

Career 69.2

  • Consistency82
  • Longevity76
  • Achievements55
  • Durability78
  • Loyalty55

Profile

Born
30 November 1984
Height
174 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2002–2019
Prime
2008-2013

Club career

  • 2002–2006 Ajax
  • 2006–2009 Hamburger SV
  • 2009–2012 Manchester City
  • 2012–2016 AC Milan
  • 2016–2016 LA Galaxy
  • 2016–2017 Galatasaray
  • 2017–2018 Mainz 05
  • 2018–2019 Al-Ahli
  • 2019–2019 Al-Shahania

Honours

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 1

2003–04

League title · Premier League Manchester City 1

2011–12

FA Cup 1

2010–11

Community Shield 1

2012

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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