Netherlands · MID
Frenkie de Jong
55
Caps
3
Goals
Barcelona
Club
28
Age
86
FIFA Rating
About Frenkie de Jong
Frenkie de Jong is the elegant midfield orchestrator of the Netherlands and Barcelona, one of the most technically refined players in world football entering the FIFA World Cup 2026. Born in 1997, De Jong is celebrated for his ability to carry the ball through midfield, evade pressure with graceful dribbling and dictate play with intelligent passing. He rose to prominence with Ajax's run to the Champions League semi-finals before joining Barcelona. His vision, composure and two-way contribution make him the heartbeat of the Dutch midfield. De Jong's ability to progress the ball under pressure and link defence to attack is invaluable to the Netherlands' possession-based approach. At 28 during the tournament, he is in his prime and central to the Dutch ambitions of winning their first-ever World Cup title across North America.
Career highlights
Frenkie de Jong is a key player for Barcelona and one of the standout stars of the Netherlands national team. With 55 international caps and 3 goals, and a FIFA rating of 86, he ranks among the elite footballers heading into World Cup 2026.
World Cup 2026 role
At FIFA World Cup 2026, Frenkie de Jong is expected to be a pivotal figure in the Netherlands squad. The tournament is hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico with 48 teams and 104 matches, and Netherlands will rely on the experience and quality of Frenkie de Jong in his midfield role.
Key stats
Age: 28 · Position: MID · Club: Barcelona · International caps: 55 · International goals: 3 · FIFA rating: 86.