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Nigel de Jong recalls life at Manchester City
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- Duration: 3:22
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FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
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DE JONG & RICHARDS: City 1-0 Wigan EPL 12-13
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City TV talk to Richards on his return to action, De Jong on his return to Man City and a cameo from Roberto Mancini. Subscribe for FREE and never miss anoth...
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- published: 17 Apr 2013
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Nigel De Jong - A.C. Milan 2012-2013 HD
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Nigel De Jong will return to play the next season :) Suscribe & Comment :)
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Nigel De Jong will return to play the next season :) Suscribe & Comment :)
- published: 12 May 2013
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#asknigel - Nigel De Jong on fist fights, fashion and dwarves!
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Nigel De Jong takes the #ask hot seat for a second time but this time, he has someone to help him out. Les 'Chappy' Chapman is on hand to ask the questions s...
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- published: 19 Jul 2012
- views: 27959
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Nigel De Jong | Dirty | Netherlands vs Denmark | 2010 FIFA World Cup
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Nigel De Jong | Belanda vs Denmark | Piala Dunia 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H15FZw1rNOw.
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Nigel De Jong | Belanda vs Denmark | Piala Dunia 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H15FZw1rNOw.
- published: 20 Feb 2013
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Nigel de Jong
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A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City and Holland.
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A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City and Holland.
- published: 22 Apr 2013
- views: 321
- author: Dan Flynn
Robin van Persie en Nigel de Jong, 5 mei 2003.
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In de Jack van Gelder Show van de TROS, op 5 mei 2003.
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In de Jack van Gelder Show van de TROS, op 5 mei 2003.
- published: 25 Oct 2012
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TOP CORNER! Nigel De Jong free kick and celebration dance - INSIDE TRAINING - HD
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Manchester City's Dutch international midfielder Nigel De Jong puts a free kick in the top corner in training, beating City keeper Joe Hart. FOLLOW NIGEL DE ...
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Manchester City's Dutch international midfielder Nigel De Jong puts a free kick in the top corner in training, beating City keeper Joe Hart. FOLLOW NIGEL DE ...
- published: 27 Mar 2012
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De Jong back running, gets a round of applause from his team mates
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لقطة جميلة : دي يونغ يعاود الجري وسط تشجيع وترحيب في الميلانيليو بعد غياب لعدة اشهر اثر تعرضه لقطع في وتر أخيل للقدم اليسرى في مباراة تورينو 4-2 واجراء بعدها...
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لقطة جميلة : دي يونغ يعاود الجري وسط تشجيع وترحيب في الميلانيليو بعد غياب لعدة اشهر اثر تعرضه لقطع في وتر أخيل للقدم اليسرى في مباراة تورينو 4-2 واجراء بعدها...
- published: 19 Apr 2013
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Nigel De Jong's tackle on Xabi Alonso - 2010 S/A World Cup
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Nigel De Jong's chest high tackle earned him a yellow card in the 2010 South African World Cup. Like our Facebook page too for updates on any uploaded videos...
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Nigel De Jong's chest high tackle earned him a yellow card in the 2010 South African World Cup. Like our Facebook page too for updates on any uploaded videos...
- published: 28 May 2012
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Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
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Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
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Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
- published: 31 Jan 2013
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Nigel De Jong | Welcome to A.C.Milan
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16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
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16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
- published: 29 Aug 2012
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nigel de jong compilatie
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Nigel de jong the hardest dutch player in its soccer history!
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Nigel de jong the hardest dutch player in its soccer history!
- published: 10 Jun 2011
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Talladega Trucks Fixed Qualifying
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Talladega Trucks Fixed Qualifying lap 52.050.
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Nigel de Jong to Milan - How ex-Man City man fits in at the San Siro
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Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
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Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
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Man City players Christmas cake decorating competition - THE RESULT
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- Duration: 2:52
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- published: 25 Dec 2011
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Nigel De Jong vs Denmark 1
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![AC Milan v Genoa (1-0) Nigel De Jong Penalty Appeal Serie A Highlights [27/10/2012] Part 3 of 6](http://web.archive.org./web/20130527024119im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/MfcqPwLqi5M/default.jpg "AC Milan v Genoa (1-0) Nigel De Jong Penalty Appeal Serie A Highlights [27/10/2012] Part 3 of 6")
AC Milan v Genoa (1-0) Nigel De Jong Penalty Appeal Serie A Highlights [27/10/2012] Part 3 of 6
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- Duration: 1:12
- Updated: 09 Apr 2013
AC Milan hosted Genoa at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza with the home side looking to avoid three consecutive league defeats. Stephan El Shaarawy scored in the 7...
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AC Milan hosted Genoa at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza with the home side looking to avoid three consecutive league defeats. Stephan El Shaarawy scored in the 7...
- published: 28 Oct 2012
- views: 2575
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Nigel de Jong takes on PUMA Race Off!
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- Duration: 1:37
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Nigel de Jong takes on Nico Rosberg and the world of sport to see who is the fastest sportsman in a MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 Simulator. Watch his lap and see...
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Nigel de Jong takes on Nico Rosberg and the world of sport to see who is the fastest sportsman in a MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 Simulator. Watch his lap and see...
- published: 02 Oct 2012
- views: 7953
- author: PUMA
Emotional Moments #2 - Nigel de Jong
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- Duration: 1:22
- Updated: 12 May 2013
Emotional Moments #2 - Nigel de Jong ▻ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSVChuckNorr... ▻ Song: Camo & Krooked - Watch It Burn (Ft. Ayah Marar) Ignore Ta...
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Emotional Moments #2 - Nigel de Jong ▻ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSVChuckNorr... ▻ Song: Camo & Krooked - Watch It Burn (Ft. Ayah Marar) Ignore Ta...
- published: 09 Apr 2013
- views: 916
- author: Sebiioo1887
FUNNY! Nigel De Jong worst shot ever? -- Inside Training HD
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- Duration: 0:25
- Updated: 07 May 2013
You've seen Nigel's freekick http://youtu.be/PPc7kmfeNac , now see possibly the worst shot he has ever hit! FOLLOW NIGEL DE JONG ON TWITTER: https://twitter....
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You've seen Nigel's freekick http://youtu.be/PPc7kmfeNac , now see possibly the worst shot he has ever hit! FOLLOW NIGEL DE JONG ON TWITTER: https://twitter....
- published: 03 Apr 2012
- views: 312145
- author: mcfcofficial
Nigel De Jong on Farah, Ennis, Team GB... And City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg!
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- Duration: 2:45
- Updated: 01 Mar 2013
Nigel De Jong talks about City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and how it feels for a Dutchman supporting Team GB! Saturday saw City win in...
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Nigel De Jong talks about City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and how it feels for a Dutchman supporting Team GB! Saturday saw City win in...
- published: 05 Aug 2012
- views: 9516
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
Nigel de Jong at home
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- Duration: 5:57
- Updated: 12 May 2013
Nigel de Jong at home Manchester.
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Nigel De Jong At Manchester City
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- Duration: 6:04
- Updated: 18 Jul 2012
Nigel De Jong At Manchester City.
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TOP CORNER! Nigel De Jong free kick and celebration dance - INSIDE TRAINING - HD
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- Duration: 0:40
- Updated: 23 May 2013
Manchester City's Dutch international midfielder Nigel De Jong puts a free kick in the top corner in training, beating City keeper Joe Hart. FOLLOW NIGEL DE ...
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Manchester City's Dutch international midfielder Nigel De Jong puts a free kick in the top corner in training, beating City keeper Joe Hart. FOLLOW NIGEL DE ...
- published: 27 Mar 2012
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Nigel de Jong recalls life at Manchester City
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- Duration: 3:22
- Updated: 14 May 2013
FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
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FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
- published: 05 May 2013
- views: 298
- author: sprtshighlights12345
Nigel de Jong, Liverpool - Man. City (25-01-2012) 1-0 FA Cup
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- Duration: 0:56
- Updated: 31 Aug 2012
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Happy Birthday Nigel De Jong - Dutch Man City star is 27 today HD
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- Duration: 0:31
- Updated: 11 Mar 2013
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong is given some birthda...
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http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong is given some birthda...
- published: 30 Nov 2011
- views: 25774
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
Nigel de Jong to Milan - How ex-Man City man fits in at the San Siro
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- Duration: 1:31
- Updated: 16 May 2013
Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
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Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 4397
- author: Goal
Nigel De Jong | Welcome to A.C.Milan
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- Duration: 2:16
- Updated: 05 Apr 2013
16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
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16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
- published: 29 Aug 2012
- views: 17346
- author: MEA97™
Man city fans singing about Mario Balotelli and Nigel De Jong at Aston Villa 2013
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- Duration: 1:06
- Updated: 25 May 2013
Manchester City fans singing about former man City legends Nigel De Jong and Mario Balotelli at Witton Arms near Aston Villa's Villa Park Stadium. SUBSCRIBE ...
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Manchester City fans singing about former man City legends Nigel De Jong and Mario Balotelli at Witton Arms near Aston Villa's Villa Park Stadium. SUBSCRIBE ...
- published: 06 Mar 2013
- views: 1037
- author: Joey Lister-MCFC Videos
#asknigel - Nigel De Jong on fist fights, fashion and dwarves!
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- Duration: 7:26
- Updated: 03 May 2013
Nigel De Jong takes the #ask hot seat for a second time but this time, he has someone to help him out. Les 'Chappy' Chapman is on hand to ask the questions s...
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Nigel De Jong takes the #ask hot seat for a second time but this time, he has someone to help him out. Les 'Chappy' Chapman is on hand to ask the questions s...
- published: 19 Jul 2012
- views: 27959
- author: mcfcofficial
DRESSING ROOM FUNNY De Jong Award from Kit Man Chappy for first Man City Goal FAVOURITES
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- Duration: 2:07
- Updated: 17 May 2013
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong is awarded with a DV...
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http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong is awarded with a DV...
- published: 28 Nov 2011
- views: 84016
- author: mcfcofficial
Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa: Nigel De Jong's post-match interview
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- Duration: 3:23
- Updated: 02 May 2013
Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong speaks to CityTV following his side's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League at the Etihad Stad...
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Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong speaks to CityTV following his side's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League at the Etihad Stad...
- published: 15 Oct 2011
- views: 19468
- author: mcfcofficial
EXCLUSIVE Nigel De Jong: #asknigel - Dutch Man City star answers fans Twitter question HD
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- Duration: 7:53
- Updated: 19 May 2013
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man City's midfielder on fluffy little kittens, his favourite City so...
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http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man City's midfielder on fluffy little kittens, his favourite City so...
- published: 04 Dec 2011
- views: 25482
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
Manchester CIty - Nigel De Jong
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- Duration: 0:41
- Updated: 23 May 2013
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- published: 06 Nov 2009
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INSIDE CITY 13: Mario Balotelli mischief and a Nigel De Jong hat-trick HD
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- Duration: 9:21
- Updated: 25 May 2013
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc 00:11 - Inside City sees Nigel De Jong score a training ground hat-tr...
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- published: 25 Nov 2011
- views: 231445
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
Nigel De Jong reflects: Manchester City 1-0 Man United FA Cup 16/04/11
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- Duration: 2:26
- Updated: 16 May 2013
The Dutch midfielder reflects on a tight and hard fought victory by City over Manchester rivals Man United.
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The Dutch midfielder reflects on a tight and hard fought victory by City over Manchester rivals Man United.
- published: 16 Apr 2011
- views: 7600
- author: The FA Cup Official Channel
Nigel de jong 2010/2011 !! is he a player or a killer? !! Manchester city and holland!
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- Duration: 1:30
- Updated: 06 Mar 2013
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Nigel De Jong First City Goal v West Ham
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- Duration: 0:41
- Updated: 03 May 2013
Nigel De Jong scored his first Manchester City Goal on the 01.05.11 against West Ham United and what a stunning Goal it was, a thunderbolt from the edge of t...
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Nigel De Jong scored his first Manchester City Goal on the 01.05.11 against West Ham United and what a stunning Goal it was, a thunderbolt from the edge of t...
- published: 02 May 2011
- views: 17310
- author: Man City v Stoke - 14 May ❤
2011 City Bloopers - Nigel De Jong hits camera
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- Duration: 0:47
- Updated: 25 Apr 2013
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City 2011 Review: Bloopers In at 10... Nigel De Jong hits c...
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http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City 2011 Review: Bloopers In at 10... Nigel De Jong hits c...
- published: 12 Jan 2012
- views: 22142
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
Nigel De Jong on Farah, Ennis, Team GB... And City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg!
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- Duration: 2:45
- Updated: 01 Mar 2013
Nigel De Jong talks about City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and how it feels for a Dutchman supporting Team GB! Saturday saw City win in...
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Nigel De Jong talks about City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and how it feels for a Dutchman supporting Team GB! Saturday saw City win in...
- published: 05 Aug 2012
- views: 9516
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
How to Pronounce Nigel De Jong Manchester City Football Goal Penalty Kick Yellow Red Card Injury
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- Duration: 0:06
- Updated: 28 Apr 2013
Learn the proper way to say and pronounce the name Nigel De Jong in English. Nigel De Jong Manchester City Football Futbol Soccer Player Goal Penalty Kick Ye...
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Learn the proper way to say and pronounce the name Nigel De Jong in English. Nigel De Jong Manchester City Football Futbol Soccer Player Goal Penalty Kick Ye...
- published: 30 Apr 2012
- views: 1450
- author: Runforthecube Pronunciation & Linguistics Expert
FUNNY De Jong hits camera -- Inside Training at Manchester City FC
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- Duration: 0:40
- Updated: 21 May 2013
In the first of a regular set of Manchester City YouTube channel exclusives, midfielder Nigel De Jong shows off his accurate finishing skills with a cheeky c...
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In the first of a regular set of Manchester City YouTube channel exclusives, midfielder Nigel De Jong shows off his accurate finishing skills with a cheeky c...
- published: 18 Oct 2011
- views: 302350
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
Man City players Christmas cake decorating competition - THE RESULT
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- Duration: 2:52
- Updated: 01 Apr 2013
Watch the full video featuring all the players here: http://youtu.be/VhxTeidESGE http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitte...
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Watch the full video featuring all the players here: http://youtu.be/VhxTeidESGE http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitte...
- published: 25 Dec 2011
- views: 17972
- author: mcfcofficial
Nigel de Jong
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- Duration: 1:15
- Updated: 22 Apr 2013
A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City and Holland.
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A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City and Holland.
- published: 22 Apr 2013
- views: 321
- author: Dan Flynn
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DE JONG VS JUVENTUS
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- Duration: 1:00
- Updated: 06 May 2013
Nigel De Jong A.C. Milan vs Juventus 25.11.2012.
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Nigel De Jong A.C. Milan vs Juventus 25.11.2012.
- published: 27 Nov 2012
- views: 9734
- author: DuLe Ilieski
AC Milan v Genoa (1-0) Nigel De Jong Penalty Appeal Serie A Highlights [27/10/2012] Part 3 of 6
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- Duration: 1:12
- Updated: 09 Apr 2013
AC Milan hosted Genoa at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza with the home side looking to avoid three consecutive league defeats. Stephan El Shaarawy scored in the 7...
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AC Milan hosted Genoa at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza with the home side looking to avoid three consecutive league defeats. Stephan El Shaarawy scored in the 7...
- published: 28 Oct 2012
- views: 2575
- author: Love Football Italia
De Jong's injury will force AC Milan to make a move
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- Duration: 1:23
- Updated: 21 Apr 2013
With the bitter news that Nigel de Jong is out for the season with a torn left Achilles, AC Milan suddenly has another thing to worry about in finding his re...
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With the bitter news that Nigel de Jong is out for the season with a torn left Achilles, AC Milan suddenly has another thing to worry about in finding his re...
- published: 12 Dec 2012
- views: 1538
- author: Love Football Italia
![Lazio vs AC Milan [3-2] De Jong Goal](http://web.archive.org./web/20130527024119im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nOA8aYUrKrQ/default.jpg "Lazio vs AC Milan [3-2] De Jong Goal")
Lazio vs AC Milan [3-2] De Jong Goal
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- Duration: 0:31
- Updated: 15 May 2013
Lazio hosted AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico with the home side looking to continue their fine start to the season, whilst the away side were looking to put ...
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Lazio hosted AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico with the home side looking to continue their fine start to the season, whilst the away side were looking to put ...
- published: 21 Oct 2012
- views: 962
- author: MrPetros1000
Nigel De Jong - All of The Lights (A.C.Milan) ᴴᴰ
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- Duration: 1:11
- Updated: 03 May 2013
Edit:DMR Song:All of The Lights-Rihanna ft Kanye West,Kid Cudi Nigel De Jong a new player A.C. Milan Season 2012/13.
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Edit:DMR Song:All of The Lights-Rihanna ft Kanye West,Kid Cudi Nigel De Jong a new player A.C. Milan Season 2012/13.
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 1919
- author: DjMilanRapStyle
Nigel de Jong to Milan - How ex-Man City man fits in at the San Siro
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- Duration: 1:31
- Updated: 16 May 2013
Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
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Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 4397
- author: Goal
Nigel De Jong | Welcome to A.C.Milan
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- Duration: 2:16
- Updated: 05 Apr 2013
16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
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16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
- published: 29 Aug 2012
- views: 17346
- author: MEA97™
Nigel De Jong - A.C. Milan 2012-2013 HD
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- Duration: 1:45
- Updated: 18 May 2013
Nigel De Jong will return to play the next season :) Suscribe & Comment :)
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Nigel De Jong will return to play the next season :) Suscribe & Comment :)
- published: 12 May 2013
- views: 237
- author: steven goodberg
Milan content to land De Jong & Krkic
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- Duration: 1:22
- Updated: 16 May 2013
Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong has been included in the AC Milan squad to face Bologna after joining the Serie A side on a three-year-contract from English c...
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Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong has been included in the AC Milan squad to face Bologna after joining the Serie A side on a three-year-contract from English c...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 1474
- author: Goal
Nigel DeJong completes his transfer to AC Milan
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- Duration: 1:04
- Updated: 23 Jan 2013
Love Serie A is your premier destination for Italian football match highlights, news and behind the scenes access. For more football coverage from the German...
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Love Serie A is your premier destination for Italian football match highlights, news and behind the scenes access. For more football coverage from the German...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 534
- author: Love Football Italia
Nigel De Jong (AC Milan) goal - PES 2013
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- Duration: 0:09
- Updated: 03 Jan 2013
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Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
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- Duration: 0:55
- Updated: 02 Feb 2013
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
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Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
- published: 31 Jan 2013
- views: 682
- author: francomark
Nigel de Jong recalls life at Manchester City
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- Duration: 3:22
- Updated: 14 May 2013
FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
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FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
- published: 05 May 2013
- views: 298
- author: sprtshighlights12345
Nigel De Jong | Welcome To A.C. Milan.
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- Duration: 1:45
- Updated: 10 Nov 2012
Cliccate Mi Piace Al Video...!! ______-_GIAX27HD_-______.
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Cliccate Mi Piace Al Video...!! ______-_GIAX27HD_-______.
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 3454
- author: Giax27HD
Nigel de Jong prima intervista giocatore del Milan
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- Duration: 0:28
- Updated: 05 Jan 2013
CALCIOMERCATO MILAN -- E' sbarcato all'ultimo giorno di mercato disponibile l'acquisto di punta dell'estate di casa Milan. Stiamo parlando naturalmente di Ni...
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CALCIOMERCATO MILAN -- E' sbarcato all'ultimo giorno di mercato disponibile l'acquisto di punta dell'estate di casa Milan. Stiamo parlando naturalmente di Ni...
- published: 07 Sep 2012
- views: 1432
- author: Prince Boateng 10
![Nigel De Jong & Royston Drenthe [THE KARATE KID]](http://web.archive.org./web/20130527024119im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wdJH93EAosg/default.jpg "Nigel De Jong & Royston Drenthe [THE KARATE KID]")
Nigel De Jong & Royston Drenthe [THE KARATE KID]
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- Duration: 1:51
- Updated: 26 Sep 2012
Nigel De Jong & Royston Drenthe [THE KARATE KID] Wayne Rooney - El Hombre Lobo Wayne Rooney - The New Hero of Manchester - #10 - ||HD|| This video was inspir...
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Nigel De Jong & Royston Drenthe [THE KARATE KID] Wayne Rooney - El Hombre Lobo Wayne Rooney - The New Hero of Manchester - #10 - ||HD|| This video was inspir...
- published: 11 Oct 2010
- views: 4985
- author: Javier Yanguas
De Jong back running, gets a round of applause from his team mates
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- Duration: 1:03
- Updated: 16 May 2013
لقطة جميلة : دي يونغ يعاود الجري وسط تشجيع وترحيب في الميلانيليو بعد غياب لعدة اشهر اثر تعرضه لقطع في وتر أخيل للقدم اليسرى في مباراة تورينو 4-2 واجراء بعدها...
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لقطة جميلة : دي يونغ يعاود الجري وسط تشجيع وترحيب في الميلانيليو بعد غياب لعدة اشهر اثر تعرضه لقطع في وتر أخيل للقدم اليسرى في مباراة تورينو 4-2 واجراء بعدها...
- published: 19 Apr 2013
- views: 35013
- author: acm milanclub
Milan vs Zenit 18/09/2012 Full HD 1080p Champions League All goals & Highlights fifa12
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- Duration: 1:01
- Updated: 02 Oct 2012
Zenit vs Milan 03/10/2012 Full HD 1080p Champions League Milan vs Zenit Moskva Árbitro: Felix Brych (GER) -- Estadio: Stadion Petrovski, San Petersburgo (RUS...
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Zenit vs Milan 03/10/2012 Full HD 1080p Champions League Milan vs Zenit Moskva Árbitro: Felix Brych (GER) -- Estadio: Stadion Petrovski, San Petersburgo (RUS...
- published: 02 Oct 2012
- views: 8101
- author: STaRK HD ™ Vultra Partnership & Recruiter
Stagione 2012/2013, Milan vs.Cagliari 2-0 (primo tempo)
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- Duration: 47:35
- Updated: 19 Apr 2013
Serie A, Stagione 2012/2013, 5 Giornata, 26 september 2012. Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) - Milan vs. Cagliari (2:0). Milan: Abbiati; Abate, Bonera, Mexe...
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Serie A, Stagione 2012/2013, 5 Giornata, 26 september 2012. Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) - Milan vs. Cagliari (2:0). Milan: Abbiati; Abate, Bonera, Mexe...
- published: 28 Sep 2012
- views: 899
- author: Kollar ACM
Emanuelson: Nigel de Jong is een winnaar
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- Duration: 2:04
- Updated: 06 Jan 2013
Urby Emanuelson en Nigel de Jong verloren zondagavond de derby tegen Internazionale met 1-0. De internationals van Milan zitten in een opbouwfase bij de Ital...
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Urby Emanuelson en Nigel de Jong verloren zondagavond de derby tegen Internazionale met 1-0. De internationals van Milan zitten in een opbouwfase bij de Ital...
- published: 08 Oct 2012
- views: 928
- author: zoominnl
Milan VS Anderlecht 2-1 Full HD 18/09/2012 Champions League All goals & Highlights fifa12
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:00
- Updated: 23 Nov 2012
Milan VS Anderlecht 18/09/2012 Full HD 1080p Champions League Anderlecht vs Milan Árbitro: William Collum (SCO) -- Estadio: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milán (IT...
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Milan VS Anderlecht 18/09/2012 Full HD 1080p Champions League Anderlecht vs Milan Árbitro: William Collum (SCO) -- Estadio: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milán (IT...
- published: 17 Sep 2012
- views: 7189
- author: iSTaRKiHD
De Jong today in Milanello 19 12 2012
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- Duration: 2:23
- Updated: 26 Apr 2013
"1-Contra-100-1-6---Estréia-com-José-Candido--CUCA-" "1-Contra-100-2-6---Estréia-com-José-Candido--CUCA-" "1-Contra-100-3-6---Estréia-com-José-Candido--CUCA-...
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"1-Contra-100-1-6---Estréia-com-José-Candido--CUCA-" "1-Contra-100-2-6---Estréia-com-José-Candido--CUCA-" "1-Contra-100-3-6---Estréia-com-José-Candido--CUCA-...
- published: 05 Jan 2013
- views: 263
- author: sbt goy
AC Milan Report- Part 5 of 5 (8/10/12)
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- Duration: 6:12
- Updated: 23 Oct 2012
The final installment of this week's AC Milan Report includes post game interviews with Riccardo Montolivo and Nigel de Jong, as they express their disappoin...
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The final installment of this week's AC Milan Report includes post game interviews with Riccardo Montolivo and Nigel de Jong, as they express their disappoin...
- published: 09 Oct 2012
- views: 811
- author: Love Football
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![Netherlands vs. Spain - Foul Nigel de Jong to Xabi Alonso [HD+] Kung Fu](http://web.archive.org./web/20130527024119im_/http://i.ytimg.com/vi/uwqLn0F8jXk/default.jpg "Netherlands vs. Spain - Foul Nigel de Jong to Xabi Alonso [HD+] Kung Fu")
Netherlands vs. Spain - Foul Nigel de Jong to Xabi Alonso [HD+] Kung Fu
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- Duration: 0:52
- Updated: 23 May 2013
What a foul o.O 11.07.2010 at 20:30 clock in Johannesburg.
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What a foul o.O 11.07.2010 at 20:30 clock in Johannesburg.
- published: 13 Jul 2010
- views: 174732
- author: Matschmacher007
Final: Spain vs. Netherlands FOUL Nigel De Jong
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- Duration: 0:24
- Updated: 21 May 2013
Hartes Foul von De jong an Xabi Alonso.
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Nigel De Jong | Dirty | Netherlands vs Denmark | 2010 FIFA World Cup
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- Duration: 1:27
- Updated: 06 May 2013
Nigel De Jong | Belanda vs Denmark | Piala Dunia 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H15FZw1rNOw.
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Nigel De Jong | Belanda vs Denmark | Piala Dunia 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H15FZw1rNOw.
- published: 20 Feb 2013
- views: 1082
- author: MrIbnuWahab
Netherlands v españa Nigel dejong karate kicks Xabi alonso World Cup Final 2010
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- Duration: 0:33
- Updated: 29 Mar 2013
Netherlands v españa Nigel dejong karate kicks Xabi alonso World Cup Final 2010 sunday Holland V Spain Nigel dejong karate kicks Xabi alonso World Cup Final ...
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Netherlands v españa Nigel dejong karate kicks Xabi alonso World Cup Final 2010 sunday Holland V Spain Nigel dejong karate kicks Xabi alonso World Cup Final ...
- published: 11 Jul 2010
- views: 5941
- author: Crabscratcher
De Jong Nasty Kick on Xavi Alonso - Holland Spain España 스페인 Spanien 西班牙 Iran
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- Duration: 0:10
- Updated: 11 May 2013
Wêreldbeker 2010 Hoogtepunte Wen Doel Spanje vs Nederland - أضواء على كأس العالم 2010 هدف الفوز إسبانيا مقابل هولندا - ЧС-2010 Асноўныя Пераможны гол Іспанія...
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Wêreldbeker 2010 Hoogtepunte Wen Doel Spanje vs Nederland - أضواء على كأس العالم 2010 هدف الفوز إسبانيا مقابل هولندا - ЧС-2010 Асноўныя Пераможны гол Іспанія...
- published: 15 Jul 2010
- views: 23970
- author: Ali Daei
2010 Fifa World Cup Final - Nigel de Jong (Netherlands) Kicks Xabi Alonso (Spain) in Chest
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- Duration: 3:51
- Updated: 27 Mar 2013
2010 Fifa World Cup Final - Netherlands vs. Spain Nigel de Jong kicks Xabi Alonso in the chest and only gets a yellow card. Spain's extra time goal was quest...
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2010 Fifa World Cup Final - Netherlands vs. Spain Nigel de Jong kicks Xabi Alonso in the chest and only gets a yellow card. Spain's extra time goal was quest...
- published: 12 Jul 2010
- views: 13891
- author: itakeoverworld
Nigel De Jong vs Denmark 1
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- Duration: 1:08
- Updated: 26 Apr 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTT0-nQcjj4.
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Netherland vs Germany 0-0 Official Match Highlights | 14-11-2012
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- Duration: 2:08
- Updated: 30 Apr 2013
Arch-rivals Netherlands and Germany played out a goalless draw in the latest round of international friendlies. Both are now unbeaten in their previous five ...
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Arch-rivals Netherlands and Germany played out a goalless draw in the latest round of international friendlies. Both are now unbeaten in their previous five ...
- published: 15 Nov 2012
- views: 8766
- author: football
Nigel De Jong vs Denmark 2
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:36
- Updated: 01 Feb 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlgpD79aySY.
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Nigel De Jong Kung Fu Kick (Yellow Card) - World Cup Final 2010 Spain V Holland 1-0 Spain
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- Duration: 0:13
- Updated: 18 Jul 2012
Wêreldbeker 2010 Hoogtepunte Wen Doel Spanje vs Nederland - أضواء على كأس العالم 2010 هدف الفوز إسبانيا مقابل هولندا - ЧС-2010 Асноўныя Пераможны гол Іспанія...
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Wêreldbeker 2010 Hoogtepunte Wen Doel Spanje vs Nederland - أضواء على كأس العالم 2010 هدف الفوز إسبانيا مقابل هولندا - ЧС-2010 Асноўныя Пераможны гол Іспанія...
- published: 16 Jul 2010
- views: 851
- author: Farhad Majidi
Nigel de Jong
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- Duration: 1:15
- Updated: 22 Apr 2013
A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City and Holland.
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A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City and Holland.
- published: 22 Apr 2013
- views: 321
- author: Dan Flynn
Nigel de Jong: Foul - Kung-Fu - Bäm Lee Style (RMX)
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- Duration: 0:45
- Updated: 29 Apr 2013
Nigel de Jong kicks Xabi Alonso Bäm Lee Style - Netherland vs. Spain World Cup Final 2010.
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Nigel de Jong kicks Xabi Alonso Bäm Lee Style - Netherland vs. Spain World Cup Final 2010.
- published: 11 Jul 2010
- views: 335179
- author: Kanal von engelswut1
Nigel de jong Netherlands Matterazzi
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:25
- Updated: 05 Jan 2013
Fucking hard tackles with broken legs from the players on the other side.
http://wn.com/Nigel_de_jong_Netherlands_Matterazzi
Fucking hard tackles with broken legs from the players on the other side.
- published: 17 Mar 2012
- views: 472
- author: Hidde Bouwmeester
Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:55
- Updated: 02 Feb 2013
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
http://wn.com/Cotterill_and_De_Jong_They_have_chemistry
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
- published: 31 Jan 2013
- views: 682
- author: francomark
Nigel De Jong Kung Fu Kick (Yellow Card) - World Cup Final 2010 Spain V Holland 1-0 Spain
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:11
- Updated: 24 Mar 2013
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Amazon Homepage - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location;=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2F&tag;=premierleaguegoals-21 Amazon Music - http://...
- published: 02 Aug 2010
- views: 16388
- author: PremierLeagueGoals10
Nigel de Jong Kung Fu Kick Remix!! :D
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:59
- Updated: 26 Jan 2013
http://wn.com/Nigel_de_Jong_Kung_Fu_Kick_Remix!!_D
Extreme foul by De Jong |Spain Vs Netherlands|
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:12
- Updated: 05 Mar 2013
FIFA 2010 FINALS Terrible foul by Nigel De Jong.
http://wn.com/Extreme_foul_by_De_Jong_|Spain_Vs_Netherlands|
FIFA 2010 FINALS Terrible foul by Nigel De Jong.
- published: 11 Jul 2010
- views: 22064
- author: Канал пользователя drmushroom1
Nigel De Jong falcon kicks xabi alonso 2010 FIFA world cup
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:09
- Updated: 19 Mar 2013
Nigel De Jong falcon kicks xabi alonso 2010 FIFA world cup finals netherlands vs spain GO NETHERLANDS.
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Nigel De Jong falcon kicks xabi alonso 2010 FIFA world cup finals netherlands vs spain GO NETHERLANDS.
- published: 11 Jul 2010
- views: 47961
- author: Triggersoft's channel
Germany fights Netherlands: football enemies forever!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:20
- Updated: 22 May 2013
Euro football 2012 draw is on December 2nd, before the kick off here is a remix featuring the best commercials about the rivalry between Germany and Holland....
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Euro football 2012 draw is on December 2nd, before the kick off here is a remix featuring the best commercials about the rivalry between Germany and Holland....
- published: 26 Nov 2011
- views: 36728
- author: The AD Show by CulturePub
Fus Ro Dah!!! Nigel de jong judo kicks xabi alonso - Fifa world cup final
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:53
- Updated: 05 Apr 2013
READ!!!! READ!!! Well,,, This is Fus Ro Dah! With a twist!!! Featurig Nigel de jong (Holland) kicking xabi alonso (spain) In the chest!!! :') Please like cos...
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READ!!!! READ!!! Well,,, This is Fus Ro Dah! With a twist!!! Featurig Nigel de jong (Holland) kicking xabi alonso (spain) In the chest!!! :') Please like cos...
- published: 16 May 2012
- views: 12839
- author: Sick CoD Clips and More
FIFA World Cup 2010 Final Match - Netherlands vs Spain (Extra Time - Andres Iniesta Goal)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 9:58
- Updated: 01 May 2013
Pertandingan ini diwarnai oleh banyak kartu kuning, khususnya "tendangan kung fu" Nigel De Jong terhadap Xabi Alonso di babak pertama. Babak kedua didramatis...
http://wn.com/FIFA_World_Cup_2010_Final_Match_Netherlands_vs_Spain_Extra_Time_Andres_Iniesta_Goal
Pertandingan ini diwarnai oleh banyak kartu kuning, khususnya "tendangan kung fu" Nigel De Jong terhadap Xabi Alonso di babak pertama. Babak kedua didramatis...
- published: 22 Apr 2012
- views: 13797
- author: abidlimboro's channel
Stuart Holden injury vs Holland (3-3-2010)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:00
- Updated: 21 Aug 2012
Stuart Holden was injured in the 30th minute of an exhibition match versus Holland on March, 3, 2010.
http://wn.com/Stuart_Holden_injury_vs_Holland_3-3-2010
Stuart Holden was injured in the 30th minute of an exhibition match versus Holland on March, 3, 2010.
- published: 03 Mar 2010
- views: 289374
- author: StuartHoldenVideos
adidas +10 De Jong vs. Kuranyi - Netherllands vs Germany
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:31
- Updated: 02 Jun 2012
adidas +10 recruitment games - De Jong vs. Kuranyi - Netherlands vs Germany.
http://wn.com/adidas_+10_De_Jong_vs_Kuranyi_Netherllands_vs_Germany
adidas +10 recruitment games - De Jong vs. Kuranyi - Netherlands vs Germany.
- published: 02 May 2006
- views: 33738
- author: elementalcomms
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Nigel De Jong's 30-yard goal vs. Liverpool
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:06
- Updated: 03 Nov 2012
This video was uploaded from an Android phone.
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This video was uploaded from an Android phone.
- published: 25 Jan 2012
- views: 2702
- author: Sebastian Oliveira
Nigel De Jong First City Goal v West Ham
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:41
- Updated: 03 May 2013
Nigel De Jong scored his first Manchester City Goal on the 01.05.11 against West Ham United and what a stunning Goal it was, a thunderbolt from the edge of t...
http://wn.com/Nigel_De_Jong_First_City_Goal_v_West_Ham
Nigel De Jong scored his first Manchester City Goal on the 01.05.11 against West Ham United and what a stunning Goal it was, a thunderbolt from the edge of t...
- published: 02 May 2011
- views: 17310
- author: Man City v Stoke - 14 May ❤
Nigel de Jong goal vs liverpool FA CUP
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:01
- Updated: 19 Apr 2013
http://wn.com/Nigel_de_Jong_goal_vs_liverpool_FA_CUP
Nigel de Jong to Milan - How ex-Man City man fits in at the San Siro
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:31
- Updated: 16 May 2013
Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
http://wn.com/Nigel_de_Jong_to_Milan_How_ex-Man_City_man_fits_in_at_the_San_Siro
Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 4397
- author: Goal
De Jong leaves City for Milan on transfer deadline day
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:07
- Updated: 16 May 2013
While Roberto Mancini is still hopefull of bringing more new faces into Manchester City on the last day of the transfer window he's also letting some of his ...
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While Roberto Mancini is still hopefull of bringing more new faces into Manchester City on the last day of the transfer window he's also letting some of his ...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 1515
- author: Goal
Nigel De Jong (AC Milan) goal - PES 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:09
- Updated: 03 Jan 2013
http://wn.com/Nigel_De_Jong_AC_Milan_goal_PES_2013
Nigel de Jong
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:15
- Updated: 22 Apr 2013
A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City and Holland.
http://wn.com/Nigel_de_Jong
A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City and Holland.
- published: 22 Apr 2013
- views: 321
- author: Dan Flynn
Nigel De Jong Goal vs Liverpool Carling Cup Semi Final Second Leg 25/01/2012
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:16
- Updated: 25 Jan 2012
http://wn.com/Nigel_De_Jong_Goal_vs_Liverpool_Carling_Cup_Semi_Final_Second_Leg_25_01_2012
DRESSING ROOM FUNNY De Jong Award from Kit Man Chappy for first Man City Goal FAVOURITES
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:07
- Updated: 17 May 2013
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong is awarded with a DV...
http://wn.com/DRESSING_ROOM_FUNNY_De_Jong_Award_from_Kit_Man_Chappy_for_first_Man_City_Goal_FAVOURITES
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong is awarded with a DV...
- published: 28 Nov 2011
- views: 84016
- author: mcfcofficial
Nigel De Jong Goal- Man City vs Liverpool 25/01/2012
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:18
- Updated: 27 Jan 2013
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FIFA 13 , Nigel De Jong amazing goal
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:18
- Updated: 02 Nov 2012
http://wn.com/FIFA_13_,_Nigel_De_Jong_amazing_goal
Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:55
- Updated: 02 Feb 2013
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
http://wn.com/Cotterill_and_De_Jong_They_have_chemistry
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
- published: 31 Jan 2013
- views: 682
- author: francomark
Nigel De Jong 50 Yard Goal
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:26
- Updated: 05 Mar 2012
Nigel De Jong 50 Yard Goal.
http://wn.com/Nigel_De_Jong_50_Yard_Goal
How to Pronounce Nigel De Jong Manchester City Football Goal Penalty Kick Yellow Red Card Injury
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:06
- Updated: 28 Apr 2013
Learn the proper way to say and pronounce the name Nigel De Jong in English. Nigel De Jong Manchester City Football Futbol Soccer Player Goal Penalty Kick Ye...
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Learn the proper way to say and pronounce the name Nigel De Jong in English. Nigel De Jong Manchester City Football Futbol Soccer Player Goal Penalty Kick Ye...
- published: 30 Apr 2012
- views: 1450
- author: Runforthecube Pronunciation & Linguistics Expert
||FIFA 12 Goal|| Nigel De Jong 22 Yard Half-Volley
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:16
- Updated: 26 Aug 2012
FIFA 12: MAN CITY vs Arsenal, Nigel De Jong smashes a bouncing ball into the net.
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FIFA 12: MAN CITY vs Arsenal, Nigel De Jong smashes a bouncing ball into the net.
- published: 16 Jul 2012
- views: 46
- author: FPSYoungGun's channel
Nigel De Jong amazing goal. 25/01/2012
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:17
- Updated: 09 Mar 2013
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Sick Fifa 12 Goal! Ft. Nigel De Jong!!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:19
- Updated: 04 May 2012
I made this goal in a 1 vs 1 online! Manchester City vs. Real Madrid. I had the only copy on my phone so thats why its bad quality. I´m sorry guys I lost the...
http://wn.com/Sick_Fifa_12_Goal!_Ft_Nigel_De_Jong!!
I made this goal in a 1 vs 1 online! Manchester City vs. Real Madrid. I had the only copy on my phone so thats why its bad quality. I´m sorry guys I lost the...
- published: 30 Jan 2012
- views: 288
- author: Thijs Schreuder
Luuk De Jong - welcome to Gladbach HD Goals Skills HD
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:58
- Updated: 24 May 2013
Luuk De Jong.
http://wn.com/Luuk_De_Jong_welcome_to_Gladbach_HD_Goals_Skills_HD
Nigel De Jong Goal vs Liverpool 25.1.12 (FIFA)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:13
- Updated: 16 Sep 2012
Take a watch at this highlight played on fifa 12 of Nigel De Jongs goal vs Liverpool. GAME ON De Jong Goal vs Liverpool 25.1.12 (FIFA) City levelled the tie ...
http://wn.com/Nigel_De_Jong_Goal_vs_Liverpool_25112_FIFA
Take a watch at this highlight played on fifa 12 of Nigel De Jongs goal vs Liverpool. GAME ON De Jong Goal vs Liverpool 25.1.12 (FIFA) City levelled the tie ...
- published: 25 Jan 2012
- views: 4962
- author: RLFifa
De Jong goal vs Liverpool
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:44
- Updated: 09 Oct 2012
De Jong goal vs Liverpool celebration so proud of his goal.
http://wn.com/De_Jong_goal_vs_Liverpool
De Jong goal vs Liverpool celebration so proud of his goal.
- published: 26 Jan 2012
- views: 6049
- author: parker9319
OMG Nigel De Jong. Take a bow son. GOAL 25/01/2012
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:13
- Updated: 31 Jan 2012
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http://wn.com/OMG_Nigel_De_Jong_Take_a_bow_son_GOAL_25_01_2012
Nigel de Jong recalls life at Manchester City
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:22
- Updated: 14 May 2013
FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
http://wn.com/Nigel_de_Jong_recalls_life_at_Manchester_City
FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
- published: 05 May 2013
- views: 298
- author: sprtshighlights12345
West Ham vs Arsenal - de Jong Goal 30 minutes
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:18
- Updated: 29 Oct 2011
de Jong Goal scored during West Ham vs Arsenal after 30 minutes on Football Manager 2011.
http://wn.com/West_Ham_vs_Arsenal_de_Jong_Goal_30_minutes
de Jong Goal scored during West Ham vs Arsenal after 30 minutes on Football Manager 2011.
- published: 29 Oct 2011
- views: 80
- author: FMKing1833
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Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa: Nigel De Jong's post-match interview
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:23
- Updated: 02 May 2013
Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong speaks to CityTV following his side's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League at the Etihad Stad...
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Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong speaks to CityTV following his side's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League at the Etihad Stad...
- published: 15 Oct 2011
- views: 19468
- author: mcfcofficial
EPL 12-13 Liverpool v City Nigel de Jong post match interview
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:34
- Updated: 01 Mar 2013
Nigel De Jong talks to CityTV's Dave Clayton at Anfield after City's 2-2 draw with Liverpool. MATCH REPORT City's Anfield angst has been extended another yea...
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Nigel De Jong talks to CityTV's Dave Clayton at Anfield after City's 2-2 draw with Liverpool. MATCH REPORT City's Anfield angst has been extended another yea...
- published: 26 Aug 2012
- views: 13701
- author: mcfcofficial
City 3-2 QPR - Nigel De Jong post match interview HD
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:54
- Updated: 01 Mar 2013
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc.
http://wn.com/City_3-2_QPR_Nigel_De_Jong_post_match_interview_HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc.
- published: 13 May 2012
- views: 35199
- author: mcfcofficial
FUNNY Nigel De Jong makes tea for Patrick 'El Presidente' Vieira HD
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:05
- Updated: 13 May 2013
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Patrick Vieira's #askpatrick interview is interrupted by Nigel De Jong...
http://wn.com/FUNNY_Nigel_De_Jong_makes_tea_for_Patrick_'El_Presidente'_Vieira_HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Patrick Vieira's #askpatrick interview is interrupted by Nigel De Jong...
- published: 15 Nov 2011
- views: 44216
- author: mcfcofficial
18-5-12: Interview Nigel de Jong (KNVB.TV)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 4:18
- Updated: 25 May 2012
Verslaggever Cristian Willaert sprak met Nigel de Jong na de eerste training in Lausanne.
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Verslaggever Cristian Willaert sprak met Nigel de Jong na de eerste training in Lausanne.
- published: 18 May 2012
- views: 2585
- author: OnsOranje
EXCLUSIVE Nigel De Jong: #asknigel - Dutch Man City star answers fans Twitter question HD
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 7:53
- Updated: 19 May 2013
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man City's midfielder on fluffy little kittens, his favourite City so...
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http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man City's midfielder on fluffy little kittens, his favourite City so...
- published: 04 Dec 2011
- views: 25482
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
Interview Max De Jong
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:40
- Updated: 11 May 2013
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- published: 22 Mar 2013
- author: Rsca
Robin van Persie en Nigel de Jong, 5 mei 2003.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 31:00
- Updated: 18 May 2013
In de Jack van Gelder Show van de TROS, op 5 mei 2003.
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In de Jack van Gelder Show van de TROS, op 5 mei 2003.
- published: 25 Oct 2012
- views: 22573
- author: Kanaal van RaisingKundalini2
Nigel de Jong first reaction to Hatem Ben Arfa tackle (Dutch interview)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:31
- Updated: 30 Apr 2013
Nigel de Jong's first reaction to the Hatem Ben Arfa incident in the Manchester City - Newcastle United match (03-10-2010) in a Dutch interview.
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Nigel de Jong's first reaction to the Hatem Ben Arfa incident in the Manchester City - Newcastle United match (03-10-2010) in a Dutch interview.
- published: 14 Oct 2010
- views: 38908
- author: jipthehip
Nigel De Jong on Farah, Ennis, Team GB... And City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:45
- Updated: 01 Mar 2013
Nigel De Jong talks about City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and how it feels for a Dutchman supporting Team GB! Saturday saw City win in...
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Nigel De Jong talks about City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and how it feels for a Dutchman supporting Team GB! Saturday saw City win in...
- published: 05 Aug 2012
- views: 9516
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
Nigel de Jong voor even terug in de Arena
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:49
- Updated: 20 Nov 2012
Nigel de Jong was voor even terug in de Arena. Als ambassadeur van de Nierstichting nam hij een donatie van Ajax van 25.000 euro in ontvangst. Door zijn over...
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Nigel de Jong was voor even terug in de Arena. Als ambassadeur van de Nierstichting nam hij een donatie van Ajax van 25.000 euro in ontvangst. Door zijn over...
- published: 26 Apr 2009
- views: 6914
- author: ajax
Nigel de Jong at home
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 5:57
- Updated: 12 May 2013
Nigel de Jong at home Manchester.
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Nigel De Jong on Villareal win and Manchester derby
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:14
- Updated: 05 Mar 2013
http://wn.com/Nigel_De_Jong_on_Villareal_win_and_Manchester_derby
Nigel de Jong na Nederland - Brazilië 'Baal van mijn Schorsing'
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:21
- Updated: 11 Jul 2012
Nigel de Jong na Nederland - Brazilië 'Baal van mijn Schorsing' Nederlands Elftal: Doel Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax), Michel Vorm (FC Utrecht), Sander Boschke...
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Nigel de Jong na Nederland - Brazilië 'Baal van mijn Schorsing' Nederlands Elftal: Doel Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax), Michel Vorm (FC Utrecht), Sander Boschke...
- published: 08 Jul 2010
- views: 3255
- author: NOSvideosNL
City v Dresden: Costel Pantilimon interview with De Jong & Johnson interruptions!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:34
- Updated: 07 Mar 2013
City stepped up the pre-season intensity against Dresden this evening fielding all their fit senior players for at least half of the game. Nigel de Jong, Ada...
http://wn.com/City_v_Dresden_Costel_Pantilimon_interview_with_De_Jong_Johnson_interruptions!
City stepped up the pre-season intensity against Dresden this evening fielding all their fit senior players for at least half of the game. Nigel de Jong, Ada...
- published: 17 Jul 2012
- views: 22189
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
Nigel de Jong over (o.a.) zijn overtreding
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:19
- Updated: 12 May 2013
"Iedereen gaat over lijken want je wil gewoon winnen"
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"Iedereen gaat over lijken want je wil gewoon winnen"
- published: 12 Jul 2010
- views: 34030
- author: Tice032
Nigel De Jong | Welcome to A.C.Milan
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:16
- Updated: 05 Apr 2013
16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
http://wn.com/Nigel_De_Jong_|_Welcome_to_ACMilan
16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
- published: 29 Aug 2012
- views: 17346
- author: MEA97™
Emotional Moments #2 - Nigel de Jong
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:22
- Updated: 12 May 2013
Emotional Moments #2 - Nigel de Jong ▻ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSVChuckNorr... ▻ Song: Camo & Krooked - Watch It Burn (Ft. Ayah Marar) Ignore Ta...
http://wn.com/Emotional_Moments_2_Nigel_de_Jong
Emotional Moments #2 - Nigel de Jong ▻ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSVChuckNorr... ▻ Song: Camo & Krooked - Watch It Burn (Ft. Ayah Marar) Ignore Ta...
- published: 09 Apr 2013
- views: 916
- author: Sebiioo1887
Nigel de Jong recalls life at Manchester City
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:22
- Updated: 14 May 2013
FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
http://wn.com/Nigel_de_Jong_recalls_life_at_Manchester_City
FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
- published: 05 May 2013
- views: 298
- author: sprtshighlights12345
Interview Michelle de Jong (Netherlands)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:42
- Updated: 02 Nov 2011
http://wn.com/Interview_Michelle_de_Jong_Netherlands
- published: 02 Nov 2011
- views: 368
Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:55
- Updated: 02 Feb 2013
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
http://wn.com/Cotterill_and_De_Jong_They_have_chemistry
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
- published: 31 Jan 2013
- views: 682
- author: francomark
Happy Birthday Nigel De Jong - Dutch Man City star is 27 today HD
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:31
- Updated: 11 Mar 2013
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong is given some birthda...
http://wn.com/Happy_Birthday_Nigel_De_Jong_Dutch_Man_City_star_is_27_today_HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong is given some birthda...
- published: 30 Nov 2011
- views: 25774
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
Nigel de Jong takes on PUMA Race Off!
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:37
- Updated: 22 May 2013
Nigel de Jong takes on Nico Rosberg and the world of sport to see who is the fastest sportsman in a MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 Simulator. Watch his lap and see...
http://wn.com/Nigel_de_Jong_takes_on_PUMA_Race_Off!
Nigel de Jong takes on Nico Rosberg and the world of sport to see who is the fastest sportsman in a MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 Simulator. Watch his lap and see...
- published: 02 Oct 2012
- views: 7953
- author: PUMA
6:04
Nigel De Jong At Manchester City
Nigel De Jong At Manchester City....
published: 02 Feb 2009
author: dutchfootyvids
Nigel De Jong At Manchester City
Nigel De Jong At Manchester City.
- published: 02 Feb 2009
- views: 24482
- author: dutchfootyvids
0:40
TOP CORNER! Nigel De Jong free kick and celebration dance - INSIDE TRAINING - HD
Manchester City's Dutch international midfielder Nigel De Jong puts a free kick in the top...
published: 27 Mar 2012
author: Manchester City FC - Official
TOP CORNER! Nigel De Jong free kick and celebration dance - INSIDE TRAINING - HD
Manchester City's Dutch international midfielder Nigel De Jong puts a free kick in the top corner in training, beating City keeper Joe Hart. FOLLOW NIGEL DE ...
- published: 27 Mar 2012
- views: 506391
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
3:22
Nigel de Jong recalls life at Manchester City
FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player N...
published: 05 May 2013
author: sprtshighlights12345
Nigel de Jong recalls life at Manchester City
FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
- published: 05 May 2013
- views: 298
- author: sprtshighlights12345
0:56
Nigel de Jong, Liverpool - Man. City (25-01-2012) 1-0 FA Cup
...
published: 25 Jan 2012
author: Kanaal van scoverwetering
Nigel de Jong, Liverpool - Man. City (25-01-2012) 1-0 FA Cup
- published: 25 Jan 2012
- views: 8509
- author: Kanaal van scoverwetering
0:31
Happy Birthday Nigel De Jong - Dutch Man City star is 27 today HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man...
published: 30 Nov 2011
author: Manchester City FC - Official
Happy Birthday Nigel De Jong - Dutch Man City star is 27 today HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong is given some birthda...
- published: 30 Nov 2011
- views: 25774
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
1:31
Nigel de Jong to Milan - How ex-Man City man fits in at the San Siro
Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfi...
published: 31 Aug 2012
author: Goal
Nigel de Jong to Milan - How ex-Man City man fits in at the San Siro
Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 4397
- author: Goal
2:16
Nigel De Jong | Welcome to A.C.Milan
16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è a...
published: 29 Aug 2012
author: MEA97™
Nigel De Jong | Welcome to A.C.Milan
16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
- published: 29 Aug 2012
- views: 17346
- author: MEA97™
1:06
Man city fans singing about Mario Balotelli and Nigel De Jong at Aston Villa 2013
Manchester City fans singing about former man City legends Nigel De Jong and Mario Balotel...
published: 06 Mar 2013
author: Joey Lister-MCFC Videos
Man city fans singing about Mario Balotelli and Nigel De Jong at Aston Villa 2013
Manchester City fans singing about former man City legends Nigel De Jong and Mario Balotelli at Witton Arms near Aston Villa's Villa Park Stadium. SUBSCRIBE ...
- published: 06 Mar 2013
- views: 1037
- author: Joey Lister-MCFC Videos
7:26
#asknigel - Nigel De Jong on fist fights, fashion and dwarves!
Nigel De Jong takes the #ask hot seat for a second time but this time, he has someone to h...
published: 19 Jul 2012
author: mcfcofficial
#asknigel - Nigel De Jong on fist fights, fashion and dwarves!
Nigel De Jong takes the #ask hot seat for a second time but this time, he has someone to help him out. Les 'Chappy' Chapman is on hand to ask the questions s...
- published: 19 Jul 2012
- views: 27959
- author: mcfcofficial
2:07
DRESSING ROOM FUNNY De Jong Award from Kit Man Chappy for first Man City Goal FAVOURITES
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man...
published: 28 Nov 2011
author: mcfcofficial
DRESSING ROOM FUNNY De Jong Award from Kit Man Chappy for first Man City Goal FAVOURITES
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong is awarded with a DV...
- published: 28 Nov 2011
- views: 84016
- author: mcfcofficial
3:23
Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa: Nigel De Jong's post-match interview
Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong speaks to CityTV following his side's 4-1 victory...
published: 15 Oct 2011
author: mcfcofficial
Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa: Nigel De Jong's post-match interview
Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong speaks to CityTV following his side's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League at the Etihad Stad...
- published: 15 Oct 2011
- views: 19468
- author: mcfcofficial
7:53
EXCLUSIVE Nigel De Jong: #asknigel - Dutch Man City star answers fans Twitter question HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man...
published: 04 Dec 2011
author: Manchester City FC - Official
EXCLUSIVE Nigel De Jong: #asknigel - Dutch Man City star answers fans Twitter question HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man City's midfielder on fluffy little kittens, his favourite City so...
- published: 04 Dec 2011
- views: 25482
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
9:21
INSIDE CITY 13: Mario Balotelli mischief and a Nigel De Jong hat-trick HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc 00:...
published: 25 Nov 2011
author: Manchester City FC - Official
INSIDE CITY 13: Mario Balotelli mischief and a Nigel De Jong hat-trick HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc 00:11 - Inside City sees Nigel De Jong score a training ground hat-tr...
- published: 25 Nov 2011
- views: 231445
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
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Street Fighter FIFA Nigel De Jong VS Xabi Alonso
Street Fighter parody featuring Nigel De Jong and Xabi Alonso during the fifa world cup fi...
published: 13 Jul 2010
author: Marco Morales
Street Fighter FIFA Nigel De Jong VS Xabi Alonso
Street Fighter parody featuring Nigel De Jong and Xabi Alonso during the fifa world cup final.
Parodia de Street Fighter con Nigel De Jong y Xabi Alonso durante la final de la copa del mundo de fifa.
2:48
Luis Inocente presents Nigel de Jong fotoshoot @ LAF
Nigel de Jong and Family photoshoot at their home in Manchester, UK for LAF - Life After F...
published: 03 Dec 2011
author: Customize Media
Luis Inocente presents Nigel de Jong fotoshoot @ LAF
Nigel de Jong and Family photoshoot at their home in Manchester, UK for LAF - Life After Football magazine
0:48
Nigel De Jong Vs Xabi Alonso Kick - FIFA World Cup - Street Fighter HD
On Youtube this video got over 270,000 views! in just 3 months But youtube deleted it beca...
published: 13 Feb 2011
author: Danny Lennon
Nigel De Jong Vs Xabi Alonso Kick - FIFA World Cup - Street Fighter HD
On Youtube this video got over 270,000 views! in just 3 months But youtube deleted it because of a Fifa copyright claim.
The famous tackle! (i say tackle! haha) I created this using After Effects and elements of Photoshop, took me a few hours. Mainly to get all the compositions correct. Just a bit of fun really, and to add yes im a Manchester City fan, and no i dont condemn the tackle but it was funny as we all know thats just what De Jong is like...A NUTCASE (but i still love him haha)
5:57
Thuis bij Nigel en Winonah de Jong
published: 05 Jun 2012
author: Life After Football
Thuis bij Nigel en Winonah de Jong
Youtube results:
2:26
Nigel De Jong reflects: Manchester City 1-0 Man United FA Cup 16/04/11
The Dutch midfielder reflects on a tight and hard fought victory by City over Manchester r...
published: 16 Apr 2011
author: The FA Cup Official Channel
Nigel De Jong reflects: Manchester City 1-0 Man United FA Cup 16/04/11
The Dutch midfielder reflects on a tight and hard fought victory by City over Manchester rivals Man United.
- published: 16 Apr 2011
- views: 7600
- author: The FA Cup Official Channel
1:30
Nigel de jong 2010/2011 !! is he a player or a killer? !! Manchester city and holland!
...
published: 30 Dec 2010
author: The Thomaspizaro Page!
Nigel de jong 2010/2011 !! is he a player or a killer? !! Manchester city and holland!
- published: 30 Dec 2010
- views: 28155
- author: The Thomaspizaro Page!
0:41
Nigel De Jong First City Goal v West Ham
Nigel De Jong scored his first Manchester City Goal on the 01.05.11 against West Ham Unite...
published: 02 May 2011
author: Man City v Stoke - 14 May ❤
Nigel De Jong First City Goal v West Ham
Nigel De Jong scored his first Manchester City Goal on the 01.05.11 against West Ham United and what a stunning Goal it was, a thunderbolt from the edge of t...
- published: 02 May 2011
- views: 17310
- author: Man City v Stoke - 14 May ❤
0:47
2011 City Bloopers - Nigel De Jong hits camera
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man...
published: 12 Jan 2012
author: Manchester City FC - Official
2011 City Bloopers - Nigel De Jong hits camera
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City 2011 Review: Bloopers In at 10... Nigel De Jong hits c...
- published: 12 Jan 2012
- views: 22142
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
1:00
DE JONG VS JUVENTUS
Nigel De Jong A.C. Milan vs Juventus 25.11.2012....
published: 27 Nov 2012
author: DuLe Ilieski
DE JONG VS JUVENTUS
Nigel De Jong A.C. Milan vs Juventus 25.11.2012.
- published: 27 Nov 2012
- views: 9734
- author: DuLe Ilieski
1:12
AC Milan v Genoa (1-0) Nigel De Jong Penalty Appeal Serie A Highlights [27/10/2012] Part 3 of 6
AC Milan hosted Genoa at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza with the home side looking to avoid th...
published: 28 Oct 2012
author: Love Football Italia
AC Milan v Genoa (1-0) Nigel De Jong Penalty Appeal Serie A Highlights [27/10/2012] Part 3 of 6
AC Milan hosted Genoa at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza with the home side looking to avoid three consecutive league defeats. Stephan El Shaarawy scored in the 7...
- published: 28 Oct 2012
- views: 2575
- author: Love Football Italia
1:23
De Jong's injury will force AC Milan to make a move
With the bitter news that Nigel de Jong is out for the season with a torn left Achilles, A...
published: 12 Dec 2012
author: Love Football Italia
De Jong's injury will force AC Milan to make a move
With the bitter news that Nigel de Jong is out for the season with a torn left Achilles, AC Milan suddenly has another thing to worry about in finding his re...
- published: 12 Dec 2012
- views: 1538
- author: Love Football Italia
0:31
Lazio vs AC Milan [3-2] De Jong Goal
Lazio hosted AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico with the home side looking to continue their ...
published: 21 Oct 2012
author: MrPetros1000
Lazio vs AC Milan [3-2] De Jong Goal
Lazio hosted AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico with the home side looking to continue their fine start to the season, whilst the away side were looking to put ...
- published: 21 Oct 2012
- views: 962
- author: MrPetros1000
1:11
Nigel De Jong - All of The Lights (A.C.Milan) ᴴᴰ
Edit:DMR Song:All of The Lights-Rihanna ft Kanye West,Kid Cudi Nigel De Jong a new player ...
published: 31 Aug 2012
author: DjMilanRapStyle
Nigel De Jong - All of The Lights (A.C.Milan) ᴴᴰ
Edit:DMR Song:All of The Lights-Rihanna ft Kanye West,Kid Cudi Nigel De Jong a new player A.C. Milan Season 2012/13.
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 1919
- author: DjMilanRapStyle
1:31
Nigel de Jong to Milan - How ex-Man City man fits in at the San Siro
Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfi...
published: 31 Aug 2012
author: Goal
Nigel de Jong to Milan - How ex-Man City man fits in at the San Siro
Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 4397
- author: Goal
2:16
Nigel De Jong | Welcome to A.C.Milan
16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è a...
published: 29 Aug 2012
author: MEA97™
Nigel De Jong | Welcome to A.C.Milan
16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
- published: 29 Aug 2012
- views: 17346
- author: MEA97™
1:45
Nigel De Jong - A.C. Milan 2012-2013 HD
Nigel De Jong will return to play the next season :) Suscribe & Comment :)...
published: 12 May 2013
author: steven goodberg
Nigel De Jong - A.C. Milan 2012-2013 HD
Nigel De Jong will return to play the next season :) Suscribe & Comment :)
- published: 12 May 2013
- views: 237
- author: steven goodberg
1:22
Milan content to land De Jong & Krkic
Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong has been included in the AC Milan squad to face Bologna aft...
published: 31 Aug 2012
author: Goal
Milan content to land De Jong & Krkic
Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong has been included in the AC Milan squad to face Bologna after joining the Serie A side on a three-year-contract from English c...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 1474
- author: Goal
1:04
Nigel DeJong completes his transfer to AC Milan
Love Serie A is your premier destination for Italian football match highlights, news and b...
published: 31 Aug 2012
author: Love Football Italia
Nigel DeJong completes his transfer to AC Milan
Love Serie A is your premier destination for Italian football match highlights, news and behind the scenes access. For more football coverage from the German...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 534
- author: Love Football Italia
0:09
Nigel De Jong (AC Milan) goal - PES 2013
...
published: 03 Jan 2013
author: Nenad Cvetic
Nigel De Jong (AC Milan) goal - PES 2013
- published: 03 Jan 2013
- views: 51
- author: Nenad Cvetic
0:55
Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan....
published: 31 Jan 2013
author: francomark
Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
- published: 31 Jan 2013
- views: 682
- author: francomark
3:22
Nigel de Jong recalls life at Manchester City
FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player N...
published: 05 May 2013
author: sprtshighlights12345
Nigel de Jong recalls life at Manchester City
FOX Soccer's Rob Stone chats with former Citizens midfielder and current AC Milan player Nigel de Jong. Hear what he has to say. PLZ LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE.
- published: 05 May 2013
- views: 298
- author: sprtshighlights12345
Vimeo results:
1:10
Street Fighter FIFA Nigel De Jong VS Xabi Alonso
Street Fighter parody featuring Nigel De Jong and Xabi Alonso during the fifa world cup fi...
published: 13 Jul 2010
author: Marco Morales
Street Fighter FIFA Nigel De Jong VS Xabi Alonso
Street Fighter parody featuring Nigel De Jong and Xabi Alonso during the fifa world cup final.
Parodia de Street Fighter con Nigel De Jong y Xabi Alonso durante la final de la copa del mundo de fifa.
2:48
Luis Inocente presents Nigel de Jong fotoshoot @ LAF
Nigel de Jong and Family photoshoot at their home in Manchester, UK for LAF - Life After F...
published: 03 Dec 2011
author: Customize Media
Luis Inocente presents Nigel de Jong fotoshoot @ LAF
Nigel de Jong and Family photoshoot at their home in Manchester, UK for LAF - Life After Football magazine
0:48
Nigel De Jong Vs Xabi Alonso Kick - FIFA World Cup - Street Fighter HD
On Youtube this video got over 270,000 views! in just 3 months But youtube deleted it beca...
published: 13 Feb 2011
author: Danny Lennon
Nigel De Jong Vs Xabi Alonso Kick - FIFA World Cup - Street Fighter HD
On Youtube this video got over 270,000 views! in just 3 months But youtube deleted it because of a Fifa copyright claim.
The famous tackle! (i say tackle! haha) I created this using After Effects and elements of Photoshop, took me a few hours. Mainly to get all the compositions correct. Just a bit of fun really, and to add yes im a Manchester City fan, and no i dont condemn the tackle but it was funny as we all know thats just what De Jong is like...A NUTCASE (but i still love him haha)
5:57
Thuis bij Nigel en Winonah de Jong
published: 05 Jun 2012
author: Life After Football
Thuis bij Nigel en Winonah de Jong
Youtube results:
0:28
Nigel de Jong prima intervista giocatore del Milan
CALCIOMERCATO MILAN -- E' sbarcato all'ultimo giorno di mercato disponibile l'acquisto di ...
published: 07 Sep 2012
author: Prince Boateng 10
Nigel de Jong prima intervista giocatore del Milan
CALCIOMERCATO MILAN -- E' sbarcato all'ultimo giorno di mercato disponibile l'acquisto di punta dell'estate di casa Milan. Stiamo parlando naturalmente di Ni...
- published: 07 Sep 2012
- views: 1432
- author: Prince Boateng 10
1:51
Nigel De Jong & Royston Drenthe [THE KARATE KID]
Nigel De Jong & Royston Drenthe [THE KARATE KID] Wayne Rooney - El Hombre Lobo Wayne Roone...
published: 11 Oct 2010
author: Javier Yanguas
Nigel De Jong & Royston Drenthe [THE KARATE KID]
Nigel De Jong & Royston Drenthe [THE KARATE KID] Wayne Rooney - El Hombre Lobo Wayne Rooney - The New Hero of Manchester - #10 - ||HD|| This video was inspir...
- published: 11 Oct 2010
- views: 4985
- author: Javier Yanguas
1:03
De Jong back running, gets a round of applause from his team mates
لقطة جميلة : دي يونغ يعاود الجري وسط تشجيع وترحيب في الميلانيليو بعد غياب لعدة اشهر اثر تع...
published: 19 Apr 2013
author: acm milanclub
De Jong back running, gets a round of applause from his team mates
لقطة جميلة : دي يونغ يعاود الجري وسط تشجيع وترحيب في الميلانيليو بعد غياب لعدة اشهر اثر تعرضه لقطع في وتر أخيل للقدم اليسرى في مباراة تورينو 4-2 واجراء بعدها...
- published: 19 Apr 2013
- views: 35013
- author: acm milanclub
1:01
Milan vs Zenit 18/09/2012 Full HD 1080p Champions League All goals & Highlights fifa12
Zenit vs Milan 03/10/2012 Full HD 1080p Champions League Milan vs Zenit Moskva Árbitro: Fe...
published: 02 Oct 2012
Milan vs Zenit 18/09/2012 Full HD 1080p Champions League All goals & Highlights fifa12
Zenit vs Milan 03/10/2012 Full HD 1080p Champions League Milan vs Zenit Moskva Árbitro: Felix Brych (GER) -- Estadio: Stadion Petrovski, San Petersburgo (RUS...
- published: 02 Oct 2012
- views: 8101
- author: STaRK HD ™ Vultra Partnership & Recruiter
0:52
Netherlands vs. Spain - Foul Nigel de Jong to Xabi Alonso [HD+] Kung Fu
What a foul o.O 11.07.2010 at 20:30 clock in Johannesburg....
published: 13 Jul 2010
author: Matschmacher007
Netherlands vs. Spain - Foul Nigel de Jong to Xabi Alonso [HD+] Kung Fu
What a foul o.O 11.07.2010 at 20:30 clock in Johannesburg.
- published: 13 Jul 2010
- views: 174732
- author: Matschmacher007
0:24
Final: Spain vs. Netherlands FOUL Nigel De Jong
Hartes Foul von De jong an Xabi Alonso....
published: 13 Jul 2010
author: tbweareone
Final: Spain vs. Netherlands FOUL Nigel De Jong
Hartes Foul von De jong an Xabi Alonso.
- published: 13 Jul 2010
- views: 74607
- author: tbweareone
1:27
Nigel De Jong | Dirty | Netherlands vs Denmark | 2010 FIFA World Cup
Nigel De Jong | Belanda vs Denmark | Piala Dunia 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H15FZ...
published: 20 Feb 2013
author: MrIbnuWahab
Nigel De Jong | Dirty | Netherlands vs Denmark | 2010 FIFA World Cup
Nigel De Jong | Belanda vs Denmark | Piala Dunia 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H15FZw1rNOw.
- published: 20 Feb 2013
- views: 1082
- author: MrIbnuWahab
0:33
Netherlands v españa Nigel dejong karate kicks Xabi alonso World Cup Final 2010
Netherlands v españa Nigel dejong karate kicks Xabi alonso World Cup Final 2010 sunday Hol...
published: 11 Jul 2010
author: Crabscratcher
Netherlands v españa Nigel dejong karate kicks Xabi alonso World Cup Final 2010
Netherlands v españa Nigel dejong karate kicks Xabi alonso World Cup Final 2010 sunday Holland V Spain Nigel dejong karate kicks Xabi alonso World Cup Final ...
- published: 11 Jul 2010
- views: 5941
- author: Crabscratcher
0:10
De Jong Nasty Kick on Xavi Alonso - Holland Spain España 스페인 Spanien 西班牙 Iran
Wêreldbeker 2010 Hoogtepunte Wen Doel Spanje vs Nederland - أضواء على كأس العالم 2010 هدف ...
published: 15 Jul 2010
author: Ali Daei
De Jong Nasty Kick on Xavi Alonso - Holland Spain España 스페인 Spanien 西班牙 Iran
Wêreldbeker 2010 Hoogtepunte Wen Doel Spanje vs Nederland - أضواء على كأس العالم 2010 هدف الفوز إسبانيا مقابل هولندا - ЧС-2010 Асноўныя Пераможны гол Іспанія...
- published: 15 Jul 2010
- views: 23970
- author: Ali Daei
3:51
2010 Fifa World Cup Final - Nigel de Jong (Netherlands) Kicks Xabi Alonso (Spain) in Chest
2010 Fifa World Cup Final - Netherlands vs. Spain Nigel de Jong kicks Xabi Alonso in the c...
published: 12 Jul 2010
author: itakeoverworld
2010 Fifa World Cup Final - Nigel de Jong (Netherlands) Kicks Xabi Alonso (Spain) in Chest
2010 Fifa World Cup Final - Netherlands vs. Spain Nigel de Jong kicks Xabi Alonso in the chest and only gets a yellow card. Spain's extra time goal was quest...
- published: 12 Jul 2010
- views: 13891
- author: itakeoverworld
1:08
Nigel De Jong vs Denmark 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTT0-nQcjj4....
published: 22 Jan 2013
author: MrIbnuWahab
Nigel De Jong vs Denmark 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTT0-nQcjj4.
- published: 22 Jan 2013
- views: 297
- author: MrIbnuWahab
2:08
Netherland vs Germany 0-0 Official Match Highlights | 14-11-2012
Arch-rivals Netherlands and Germany played out a goalless draw in the latest round of inte...
published: 15 Nov 2012
author: football
Netherland vs Germany 0-0 Official Match Highlights | 14-11-2012
Arch-rivals Netherlands and Germany played out a goalless draw in the latest round of international friendlies. Both are now unbeaten in their previous five ...
- published: 15 Nov 2012
- views: 8766
- author: football
0:36
Nigel De Jong vs Denmark 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlgpD79aySY....
published: 31 Jan 2013
author: MrIbnuWahab
Nigel De Jong vs Denmark 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlgpD79aySY.
- published: 31 Jan 2013
- views: 239
- author: MrIbnuWahab
0:13
Nigel De Jong Kung Fu Kick (Yellow Card) - World Cup Final 2010 Spain V Holland 1-0 Spain
Wêreldbeker 2010 Hoogtepunte Wen Doel Spanje vs Nederland - أضواء على كأس العالم 2010 هدف ...
published: 16 Jul 2010
author: Farhad Majidi
Nigel De Jong Kung Fu Kick (Yellow Card) - World Cup Final 2010 Spain V Holland 1-0 Spain
Wêreldbeker 2010 Hoogtepunte Wen Doel Spanje vs Nederland - أضواء على كأس العالم 2010 هدف الفوز إسبانيا مقابل هولندا - ЧС-2010 Асноўныя Пераможны гол Іспанія...
- published: 16 Jul 2010
- views: 851
- author: Farhad Majidi
1:15
Nigel de Jong
A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City an...
published: 22 Apr 2013
author: Dan Flynn
Nigel de Jong
A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City and Holland.
- published: 22 Apr 2013
- views: 321
- author: Dan Flynn
0:45
Nigel de Jong: Foul - Kung-Fu - Bäm Lee Style (RMX)
Nigel de Jong kicks Xabi Alonso Bäm Lee Style - Netherland vs. Spain World Cup Final 2010....
published: 11 Jul 2010
author: Kanal von engelswut1
Nigel de Jong: Foul - Kung-Fu - Bäm Lee Style (RMX)
Nigel de Jong kicks Xabi Alonso Bäm Lee Style - Netherland vs. Spain World Cup Final 2010.
- published: 11 Jul 2010
- views: 335179
- author: Kanal von engelswut1
0:25
Nigel de jong Netherlands Matterazzi
Fucking hard tackles with broken legs from the players on the other side....
published: 17 Mar 2012
author: Hidde Bouwmeester
Nigel de jong Netherlands Matterazzi
Fucking hard tackles with broken legs from the players on the other side.
- published: 17 Mar 2012
- views: 472
- author: Hidde Bouwmeester
0:55
Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan....
published: 31 Jan 2013
author: francomark
Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
- published: 31 Jan 2013
- views: 682
- author: francomark
Vimeo results:
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Street Fighter FIFA Nigel De Jong VS Xabi Alonso
Street Fighter parody featuring Nigel De Jong and Xabi Alonso during the fifa world cup fi...
published: 13 Jul 2010
author: Marco Morales
Street Fighter FIFA Nigel De Jong VS Xabi Alonso
Street Fighter parody featuring Nigel De Jong and Xabi Alonso during the fifa world cup final.
Parodia de Street Fighter con Nigel De Jong y Xabi Alonso durante la final de la copa del mundo de fifa.
2:48
Luis Inocente presents Nigel de Jong fotoshoot @ LAF
Nigel de Jong and Family photoshoot at their home in Manchester, UK for LAF - Life After F...
published: 03 Dec 2011
author: Customize Media
Luis Inocente presents Nigel de Jong fotoshoot @ LAF
Nigel de Jong and Family photoshoot at their home in Manchester, UK for LAF - Life After Football magazine
0:48
Nigel De Jong Vs Xabi Alonso Kick - FIFA World Cup - Street Fighter HD
On Youtube this video got over 270,000 views! in just 3 months But youtube deleted it beca...
published: 13 Feb 2011
author: Danny Lennon
Nigel De Jong Vs Xabi Alonso Kick - FIFA World Cup - Street Fighter HD
On Youtube this video got over 270,000 views! in just 3 months But youtube deleted it because of a Fifa copyright claim.
The famous tackle! (i say tackle! haha) I created this using After Effects and elements of Photoshop, took me a few hours. Mainly to get all the compositions correct. Just a bit of fun really, and to add yes im a Manchester City fan, and no i dont condemn the tackle but it was funny as we all know thats just what De Jong is like...A NUTCASE (but i still love him haha)
5:57
Thuis bij Nigel en Winonah de Jong
published: 05 Jun 2012
author: Life After Football
Thuis bij Nigel en Winonah de Jong
Youtube results:
0:11
Nigel De Jong Kung Fu Kick (Yellow Card) - World Cup Final 2010 Spain V Holland 1-0 Spain
Amazon Homepage - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location;=http%3A%2F%2Fw...
published: 02 Aug 2010
author: PremierLeagueGoals10
Nigel De Jong Kung Fu Kick (Yellow Card) - World Cup Final 2010 Spain V Holland 1-0 Spain
Amazon Homepage - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location;=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2F&tag;=premierleaguegoals-21 Amazon Music - http://...
- published: 02 Aug 2010
- views: 16388
- author: PremierLeagueGoals10
0:59
Nigel de Jong Kung Fu Kick Remix!! :D
...
published: 22 Jul 2010
author: thejack216
Nigel de Jong Kung Fu Kick Remix!! :D
- published: 22 Jul 2010
- views: 2715
- author: thejack216
0:12
Extreme foul by De Jong |Spain Vs Netherlands|
FIFA 2010 FINALS Terrible foul by Nigel De Jong....
published: 11 Jul 2010
author: Канал пользователя drmushroom1
Extreme foul by De Jong |Spain Vs Netherlands|
FIFA 2010 FINALS Terrible foul by Nigel De Jong.
- published: 11 Jul 2010
- views: 22064
- author: Канал пользователя drmushroom1
0:09
Nigel De Jong falcon kicks xabi alonso 2010 FIFA world cup
Nigel De Jong falcon kicks xabi alonso 2010 FIFA world cup finals netherlands vs spain GO ...
published: 11 Jul 2010
author: Triggersoft's channel
Nigel De Jong falcon kicks xabi alonso 2010 FIFA world cup
Nigel De Jong falcon kicks xabi alonso 2010 FIFA world cup finals netherlands vs spain GO NETHERLANDS.
- published: 11 Jul 2010
- views: 47961
- author: Triggersoft's channel
1:06
Nigel De Jong's 30-yard goal vs. Liverpool
This video was uploaded from an Android phone....
published: 25 Jan 2012
author: Sebastian Oliveira
Nigel De Jong's 30-yard goal vs. Liverpool
This video was uploaded from an Android phone.
- published: 25 Jan 2012
- views: 2702
- author: Sebastian Oliveira
0:41
Nigel De Jong First City Goal v West Ham
Nigel De Jong scored his first Manchester City Goal on the 01.05.11 against West Ham Unite...
published: 02 May 2011
author: Man City v Stoke - 14 May ❤
Nigel De Jong First City Goal v West Ham
Nigel De Jong scored his first Manchester City Goal on the 01.05.11 against West Ham United and what a stunning Goal it was, a thunderbolt from the edge of t...
- published: 02 May 2011
- views: 17310
- author: Man City v Stoke - 14 May ❤
1:01
Nigel de Jong goal vs liverpool FA CUP
...
published: 27 Jan 2012
author: blackmagic1o1's channel
Nigel de Jong goal vs liverpool FA CUP
- published: 27 Jan 2012
- views: 7776
- author: blackmagic1o1's channel
1:31
Nigel de Jong to Milan - How ex-Man City man fits in at the San Siro
Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfi...
published: 31 Aug 2012
author: Goal
Nigel de Jong to Milan - How ex-Man City man fits in at the San Siro
Goal.com's Peter Staunton with the lowdown on how Manchester City's deep-lying Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong can enhance Milan's push for honours in Serie A...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 4397
- author: Goal
1:07
De Jong leaves City for Milan on transfer deadline day
While Roberto Mancini is still hopefull of bringing more new faces into Manchester City on...
published: 31 Aug 2012
author: Goal
De Jong leaves City for Milan on transfer deadline day
While Roberto Mancini is still hopefull of bringing more new faces into Manchester City on the last day of the transfer window he's also letting some of his ...
- published: 31 Aug 2012
- views: 1515
- author: Goal
0:09
Nigel De Jong (AC Milan) goal - PES 2013
...
published: 03 Jan 2013
author: Nenad Cvetic
Nigel De Jong (AC Milan) goal - PES 2013
- published: 03 Jan 2013
- views: 51
- author: Nenad Cvetic
1:15
Nigel de Jong
A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City an...
published: 22 Apr 2013
author: Dan Flynn
Nigel de Jong
A video showing the highlights of Nigel de Jong's tackles and goals for Manchester City and Holland.
- published: 22 Apr 2013
- views: 321
- author: Dan Flynn
0:16
Nigel De Jong Goal vs Liverpool Carling Cup Semi Final Second Leg 25/01/2012
...
published: 25 Jan 2012
author: Josh Hodge
Nigel De Jong Goal vs Liverpool Carling Cup Semi Final Second Leg 25/01/2012
- published: 25 Jan 2012
- views: 183
- author: Josh Hodge
2:07
DRESSING ROOM FUNNY De Jong Award from Kit Man Chappy for first Man City Goal FAVOURITES
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man...
published: 28 Nov 2011
author: mcfcofficial
DRESSING ROOM FUNNY De Jong Award from Kit Man Chappy for first Man City Goal FAVOURITES
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Manchester City's Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong is awarded with a DV...
- published: 28 Nov 2011
- views: 84016
- author: mcfcofficial
0:18
Nigel De Jong Goal- Man City vs Liverpool 25/01/2012
http://adf.ly/4wkjC....
published: 25 Jan 2012
author: PremierLeagueEnglish
Nigel De Jong Goal- Man City vs Liverpool 25/01/2012
http://adf.ly/4wkjC.
- published: 25 Jan 2012
- views: 1788
- author: PremierLeagueEnglish
0:18
FIFA 13 , Nigel De Jong amazing goal
...
published: 02 Nov 2012
author: Java Hu Hu Hou
FIFA 13 , Nigel De Jong amazing goal
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 78
- author: Java Hu Hu Hou
0:55
Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan....
published: 31 Jan 2013
author: francomark
Cotterill and De Jong. They have chemistry.
Gary Cotterill and Nigel de Jong shoot the breeze in sunny Milan.
- published: 31 Jan 2013
- views: 682
- author: francomark
0:26
Nigel De Jong 50 Yard Goal
Nigel De Jong 50 Yard Goal....
published: 25 Feb 2012
author: nazza12161999
Nigel De Jong 50 Yard Goal
Nigel De Jong 50 Yard Goal.
- published: 25 Feb 2012
- views: 96
- author: nazza12161999
0:06
How to Pronounce Nigel De Jong Manchester City Football Goal Penalty Kick Yellow Red Card Injury
Learn the proper way to say and pronounce the name Nigel De Jong in English. Nigel De Jong...
published: 30 Apr 2012
How to Pronounce Nigel De Jong Manchester City Football Goal Penalty Kick Yellow Red Card Injury
Learn the proper way to say and pronounce the name Nigel De Jong in English. Nigel De Jong Manchester City Football Futbol Soccer Player Goal Penalty Kick Ye...
- published: 30 Apr 2012
- views: 1450
- author: Runforthecube Pronunciation & Linguistics Expert
Vimeo results:
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Street Fighter FIFA Nigel De Jong VS Xabi Alonso
Street Fighter parody featuring Nigel De Jong and Xabi Alonso during the fifa world cup fi...
published: 13 Jul 2010
author: Marco Morales
Street Fighter FIFA Nigel De Jong VS Xabi Alonso
Street Fighter parody featuring Nigel De Jong and Xabi Alonso during the fifa world cup final.
Parodia de Street Fighter con Nigel De Jong y Xabi Alonso durante la final de la copa del mundo de fifa.
2:48
Luis Inocente presents Nigel de Jong fotoshoot @ LAF
Nigel de Jong and Family photoshoot at their home in Manchester, UK for LAF - Life After F...
published: 03 Dec 2011
author: Customize Media
Luis Inocente presents Nigel de Jong fotoshoot @ LAF
Nigel de Jong and Family photoshoot at their home in Manchester, UK for LAF - Life After Football magazine
0:48
Nigel De Jong Vs Xabi Alonso Kick - FIFA World Cup - Street Fighter HD
On Youtube this video got over 270,000 views! in just 3 months But youtube deleted it beca...
published: 13 Feb 2011
author: Danny Lennon
Nigel De Jong Vs Xabi Alonso Kick - FIFA World Cup - Street Fighter HD
On Youtube this video got over 270,000 views! in just 3 months But youtube deleted it because of a Fifa copyright claim.
The famous tackle! (i say tackle! haha) I created this using After Effects and elements of Photoshop, took me a few hours. Mainly to get all the compositions correct. Just a bit of fun really, and to add yes im a Manchester City fan, and no i dont condemn the tackle but it was funny as we all know thats just what De Jong is like...A NUTCASE (but i still love him haha)
5:57
Thuis bij Nigel en Winonah de Jong
published: 05 Jun 2012
author: Life After Football
Thuis bij Nigel en Winonah de Jong
Youtube results:
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||FIFA 12 Goal|| Nigel De Jong 22 Yard Half-Volley
FIFA 12: MAN CITY vs Arsenal, Nigel De Jong smashes a bouncing ball into the net....
published: 16 Jul 2012
author: FPSYoungGun's channel
||FIFA 12 Goal|| Nigel De Jong 22 Yard Half-Volley
FIFA 12: MAN CITY vs Arsenal, Nigel De Jong smashes a bouncing ball into the net.
- published: 16 Jul 2012
- views: 46
- author: FPSYoungGun's channel
0:17
Nigel De Jong amazing goal. 25/01/2012
http://adf.ly/4wkjC....
published: 25 Jan 2012
author: PremierLeagueEnglish
Nigel De Jong amazing goal. 25/01/2012
http://adf.ly/4wkjC.
- published: 25 Jan 2012
- views: 1135
- author: PremierLeagueEnglish
0:19
Sick Fifa 12 Goal! Ft. Nigel De Jong!!
I made this goal in a 1 vs 1 online! Manchester City vs. Real Madrid. I had the only copy ...
published: 30 Jan 2012
author: Thijs Schreuder
Sick Fifa 12 Goal! Ft. Nigel De Jong!!
I made this goal in a 1 vs 1 online! Manchester City vs. Real Madrid. I had the only copy on my phone so thats why its bad quality. I´m sorry guys I lost the...
- published: 30 Jan 2012
- views: 288
- author: Thijs Schreuder
3:58
Luuk De Jong - welcome to Gladbach HD Goals Skills HD
Luuk De Jong....
published: 09 May 2012
author: MBouncing - Canadian # 1
Luuk De Jong - welcome to Gladbach HD Goals Skills HD
Luuk De Jong.
- published: 09 May 2012
- views: 27149
- author: MBouncing - Canadian # 1
3:23
Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa: Nigel De Jong's post-match interview
Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong speaks to CityTV following his side's 4-1 victory...
published: 15 Oct 2011
author: mcfcofficial
Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa: Nigel De Jong's post-match interview
Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong speaks to CityTV following his side's 4-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League at the Etihad Stad...
- published: 15 Oct 2011
- views: 19468
- author: mcfcofficial
2:34
EPL 12-13 Liverpool v City Nigel de Jong post match interview
Nigel De Jong talks to CityTV's Dave Clayton at Anfield after City's 2-2 draw with Liverpo...
published: 26 Aug 2012
author: mcfcofficial
EPL 12-13 Liverpool v City Nigel de Jong post match interview
Nigel De Jong talks to CityTV's Dave Clayton at Anfield after City's 2-2 draw with Liverpool. MATCH REPORT City's Anfield angst has been extended another yea...
- published: 26 Aug 2012
- views: 13701
- author: mcfcofficial
1:54
City 3-2 QPR - Nigel De Jong post match interview HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc....
published: 13 May 2012
author: mcfcofficial
City 3-2 QPR - Nigel De Jong post match interview HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc.
- published: 13 May 2012
- views: 35199
- author: mcfcofficial
1:05
FUNNY Nigel De Jong makes tea for Patrick 'El Presidente' Vieira HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Pat...
published: 15 Nov 2011
author: mcfcofficial
FUNNY Nigel De Jong makes tea for Patrick 'El Presidente' Vieira HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Patrick Vieira's #askpatrick interview is interrupted by Nigel De Jong...
- published: 15 Nov 2011
- views: 44216
- author: mcfcofficial
4:18
18-5-12: Interview Nigel de Jong (KNVB.TV)
Verslaggever Cristian Willaert sprak met Nigel de Jong na de eerste training in Lausanne....
published: 18 May 2012
author: OnsOranje
18-5-12: Interview Nigel de Jong (KNVB.TV)
Verslaggever Cristian Willaert sprak met Nigel de Jong na de eerste training in Lausanne.
- published: 18 May 2012
- views: 2585
- author: OnsOranje
7:53
EXCLUSIVE Nigel De Jong: #asknigel - Dutch Man City star answers fans Twitter question HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man...
published: 04 Dec 2011
author: Manchester City FC - Official
EXCLUSIVE Nigel De Jong: #asknigel - Dutch Man City star answers fans Twitter question HD
http://www.mcfc.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/mcfcofficial http://www.twitter.com/mcfc Man City's midfielder on fluffy little kittens, his favourite City so...
- published: 04 Dec 2011
- views: 25482
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
3:40
Interview Max De Jong
www.facebook.com/rsca.be -- www.twitter.com/rscanderlecht -- www.instagram.com/rscanderlec...
published: 22 Mar 2013
author: Rsca
Interview Max De Jong
www.facebook.com/rsca.be -- www.twitter.com/rscanderlecht -- www.instagram.com/rscanderlecht -- www.rsca.be.
- published: 22 Mar 2013
- author: Rsca
31:00
Robin van Persie en Nigel de Jong, 5 mei 2003.
In de Jack van Gelder Show van de TROS, op 5 mei 2003....
published: 25 Oct 2012
author: Kanaal van RaisingKundalini2
Robin van Persie en Nigel de Jong, 5 mei 2003.
In de Jack van Gelder Show van de TROS, op 5 mei 2003.
- published: 25 Oct 2012
- views: 22573
- author: Kanaal van RaisingKundalini2
0:31
Nigel de Jong first reaction to Hatem Ben Arfa tackle (Dutch interview)
Nigel de Jong's first reaction to the Hatem Ben Arfa incident in the Manchester City - New...
published: 14 Oct 2010
author: jipthehip
Nigel de Jong first reaction to Hatem Ben Arfa tackle (Dutch interview)
Nigel de Jong's first reaction to the Hatem Ben Arfa incident in the Manchester City - Newcastle United match (03-10-2010) in a Dutch interview.
- published: 14 Oct 2010
- views: 38908
- author: jipthehip
2:45
Nigel De Jong on Farah, Ennis, Team GB... And City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg!
Nigel De Jong talks about City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and how i...
published: 05 Aug 2012
author: Manchester City FC - Official
Nigel De Jong on Farah, Ennis, Team GB... And City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg!
Nigel De Jong talks about City's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and how it feels for a Dutchman supporting Team GB! Saturday saw City win in...
- published: 05 Aug 2012
- views: 9516
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
1:49
Nigel de Jong voor even terug in de Arena
Nigel de Jong was voor even terug in de Arena. Als ambassadeur van de Nierstichting nam hi...
published: 26 Apr 2009
author: ajax
Nigel de Jong voor even terug in de Arena
Nigel de Jong was voor even terug in de Arena. Als ambassadeur van de Nierstichting nam hij een donatie van Ajax van 25.000 euro in ontvangst. Door zijn over...
- published: 26 Apr 2009
- views: 6914
- author: ajax
5:57
Nigel de Jong at home
Nigel de Jong at home Manchester....
published: 23 Nov 2010
author: Kanaal van hiephoi058
Nigel de Jong at home
Nigel de Jong at home Manchester.
- published: 23 Nov 2010
- views: 71485
- author: Kanaal van hiephoi058
1:14
Nigel De Jong on Villareal win and Manchester derby
...
published: 18 Oct 2011
author: IndySportsNewsTV
Nigel De Jong on Villareal win and Manchester derby
- published: 18 Oct 2011
- views: 282
- author: IndySportsNewsTV
2:21
Nigel de Jong na Nederland - Brazilië 'Baal van mijn Schorsing'
Nigel de Jong na Nederland - Brazilië 'Baal van mijn Schorsing' Nederlands Elftal: Doel Ma...
published: 08 Jul 2010
author: NOSvideosNL
Nigel de Jong na Nederland - Brazilië 'Baal van mijn Schorsing'
Nigel de Jong na Nederland - Brazilië 'Baal van mijn Schorsing' Nederlands Elftal: Doel Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax), Michel Vorm (FC Utrecht), Sander Boschke...
- published: 08 Jul 2010
- views: 3255
- author: NOSvideosNL
Vimeo results:
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Street Fighter FIFA Nigel De Jong VS Xabi Alonso
Street Fighter parody featuring Nigel De Jong and Xabi Alonso during the fifa world cup fi...
published: 13 Jul 2010
author: Marco Morales
Street Fighter FIFA Nigel De Jong VS Xabi Alonso
Street Fighter parody featuring Nigel De Jong and Xabi Alonso during the fifa world cup final.
Parodia de Street Fighter con Nigel De Jong y Xabi Alonso durante la final de la copa del mundo de fifa.
2:48
Luis Inocente presents Nigel de Jong fotoshoot @ LAF
Nigel de Jong and Family photoshoot at their home in Manchester, UK for LAF - Life After F...
published: 03 Dec 2011
author: Customize Media
Luis Inocente presents Nigel de Jong fotoshoot @ LAF
Nigel de Jong and Family photoshoot at their home in Manchester, UK for LAF - Life After Football magazine
0:48
Nigel De Jong Vs Xabi Alonso Kick - FIFA World Cup - Street Fighter HD
On Youtube this video got over 270,000 views! in just 3 months But youtube deleted it beca...
published: 13 Feb 2011
author: Danny Lennon
Nigel De Jong Vs Xabi Alonso Kick - FIFA World Cup - Street Fighter HD
On Youtube this video got over 270,000 views! in just 3 months But youtube deleted it because of a Fifa copyright claim.
The famous tackle! (i say tackle! haha) I created this using After Effects and elements of Photoshop, took me a few hours. Mainly to get all the compositions correct. Just a bit of fun really, and to add yes im a Manchester City fan, and no i dont condemn the tackle but it was funny as we all know thats just what De Jong is like...A NUTCASE (but i still love him haha)
5:57
Thuis bij Nigel en Winonah de Jong
published: 05 Jun 2012
author: Life After Football
Thuis bij Nigel en Winonah de Jong
Youtube results:
2:34
City v Dresden: Costel Pantilimon interview with De Jong & Johnson interruptions!
City stepped up the pre-season intensity against Dresden this evening fielding all their f...
published: 17 Jul 2012
author: Manchester City FC - Official
City v Dresden: Costel Pantilimon interview with De Jong & Johnson interruptions!
City stepped up the pre-season intensity against Dresden this evening fielding all their fit senior players for at least half of the game. Nigel de Jong, Ada...
- published: 17 Jul 2012
- views: 22189
- author: Manchester City FC - Official
2:16
Nigel De Jong | Welcome to A.C.Milan
16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è a...
published: 29 Aug 2012
author: MEA97™
Nigel De Jong | Welcome to A.C.Milan
16.29 - Secondo quanto riporta Gianluca Di Marzio sul proprio sito, il Manchester City è alla ricerca di un centrocampista, a testimonianza del fatto che la ...
- published: 29 Aug 2012
- views: 17346
- author: MEA97™
1:22
Emotional Moments #2 - Nigel de Jong
Emotional Moments #2 - Nigel de Jong ▻ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSVChuckNorr... ...
published: 09 Apr 2013
author: Sebiioo1887
Emotional Moments #2 - Nigel de Jong
Emotional Moments #2 - Nigel de Jong ▻ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSVChuckNorr... ▻ Song: Camo & Krooked - Watch It Burn (Ft. Ayah Marar) Ignore Ta...
- published: 09 Apr 2013
- views: 916
- author: Sebiioo1887
photo: AP / Bogdan Maran
25 May 2013
There has been a huge increase in anti-Muslim incidents since the murder of a British soldier in Woolwich, an inter-faith charity has said. Faith Matters, which runs a helpline, said they had received more than 150 calls since Wednesday's attack, up from a daily average of six. A number of people have been arrested after allegedly offensive comments were made on social media websites ... 'Significant online activity' ... ....(size: 2.2Kb)
photo: Creative Commons
25 May 2013
LONDON — The streets of Stockholm were quieter late Friday after five consecutive nights of rioting that rocked the Swedish capital and shook the Scandinavian country's self-image as a tolerant, liberal place. Since Sunday, sections of northwest and south Stockholm have been lighted up with the glow of fires started by rock-throwing rioters, apparently protesting a fatal shooting by police last week ... Copyright © 2013,. 0 ... ... ....(size: 6.5Kb)
photo: AP / Elias Asmare
26 May 2013
China was thanked yesterday for its massive wave of investment across Africa as the continent's leaders opened extravagant celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the African Union ... Today's 54-member AU is the successor of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), established in 1963 in the heady days when independence from colonial rule was sweeping the continent ... ....(size: 3.7Kb)
photo: AP / Remy de la Mauviniere
26 May 2013
Police at La Defense where a man attacked a French soldier patrolling a subway station in Paris's business district. Photograph. Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty Images. French anti-terrorist police are searching for a man who stabbed a soldier in the neck in a business neighbourhood west of Paris before fleeing the scene on Saturday night ... He was approached from behind at around 6pm and attacked with a knife or box-cutter ... He added ... Share ... ....(size: 4.5Kb)
photo: AP / Hussein Malla
26 May 2013
BEIRUT — Rockets slammed Sunday into two Beirut neighborhoods that are strongholds of Lebanon's Hezbollah group, wounding at least 4 people, Lebanese security officials and media said. Tensions have been running high in Lebanon, and Syrian rebels have threatened to retaliate against the militant Shiite Hezbollah group for sending fighters to assist President Bashar Assad's forces in Syria ... More On.. Hezbollah ... Bashar Assad....(size: 2.8Kb)
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ESPN
18 May 2013
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie believes Monday's Premier League trophy parade proves his side have the dominant share of fans in the city. GettyImagesRobin van Persie's goals were key to Manchester United's title triumph. • ... "I spoke to Nigel de Jong a couple of years ago when he was playing for City," Van Persie told MUTV ... "It sounded a bit weird ... "It just came out of nowhere," he said ... ....(size: 2.1Kb)
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Orange News
18 May 2013
AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri shrugged off rumours linking him with a move away from San Siro by insisting he is fully focused on beating Siena on Sunday ... He told acmilan.com ... "The players are relaxed and we can look forward to a good game ... Midfielder Sulley Muntari serves a suspension following his bizarre red card against Roma last weekend, while Nigel De Jong, Bojan and Kevin-Prince Boateng miss out through injury ... ....(size: 2.1Kb)
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Goal
18 May 2013
To achieve their feat, only Nigel de Jong and Bojan Krkic are missing through injury, while Sulley Muntari is suspended ... Bundesliga France - Ligue 1 England - Capital One Cup Spain - Copa del Rey Club Friendlies Germany - DFB-Pokal France - Coupe de la Ligue World Cup Qualifying - UEFA World Cup Qualifying - Conmebol International Friendlies World ......(size: 8.2Kb)
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noodls
17 May 2013
(Source ... Having seen more than 100,000 United fans enjoying Monday's trophy parade, Robin van Persie knows that Manchester is Red - disproving claims made to him by former City midfielder Nigel de Jong ... "I have to say, I spoke to Nigel De Jong a couple of years ago when he was playing for City and he said 'in Manchester, you only have City fans', Robin explained ... distributed by....(size: 1.8Kb)
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Sky Sports
17 May 2013
Robin Van Persie has rubbished talk that all Manchester United fans come from outside the city, claiming Monday's trophy parade showed the opposite ... "I spoke to Nigel de Jong a couple of years ago when he was playing for City," Van Persie said ... "It sounded a bit weird ... "It just came out of nowhere," he said ... Share. ....(size: 1.5Kb)
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Orange News
17 May 2013
Robin van Persie was impressed with the amount of Manchester United fans who watched Monday's Premier League trophy parade. It has long been a claim of many Manchester City supporters that their club has the majority fan base, with a massive percentage of Old Trafford regulars coming in from much further afield ... "I spoke to Nigel de Jong a couple of years ago when he was playing for City," Van Persie told MUTV ... "It sounded a bit weird ... ....(size: 2.2Kb)
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noodls
17 May 2013
(Source. Manchester City Football Club plc) It is often said that people will go to any lengths for love and that is certainly the case for this City supporting family from the Shetland Islands! ... Seeing his face will be just priceless!" said Richie ... "The last game we attended was when City beat Newcastle 2-1 in 2009 and Craig Bellamy and Nigel de Jong made their debuts. So we just can't wait to get back!" ... Previous ... Next....(size: 2.1Kb)
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The Guardian
15 May 2013
... the scouting policy – the former chief scout Bryan "Pop" Robson has been dismissed and his network dismantled – is likely to include the imminent appointment of Roberto De Fanti as Sunderland's director of football. A registered Fifa agent, De Fanti, whose clients include the Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong, is a consultant at the Stadium of Light....(size: 6.6Kb)
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The Guardian
15 May 2013
... the scouting policy – the former chief scout Bryan "Pop" Robson has been dismissed and his network dismantled – is likely to include the imminent appointment of Roberto De Fanti as Sunderland's director of football. A registered Fifa agent, De Fanti, whose clients include the Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong, is a consultant at the Stadium of Light....(size: 7.0Kb)
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FourFourTwo
14 May 2013
Though he speaks in the highest possible terms of “fantastic man” Gareth Barry, Carlos Tevez and kung-fu enthusiast Nigel De Jong, City may still lack a real leader – hence their doomed pursuit of John Terry last summer – and what Given calls a “Terry Butcher, Tony Adams type”....(size: 18.5Kb)
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BBC News
13 May 2013
Van Bommel also captained the Netherlands team during a 12-year-long international career in which he gained notoriety alongside fellow tough tackling defensive midfielder Nigel de Jong at the 2010 World Cup ... Milan 25 Jan 2011 Europe Ref Webb admits De Jong Cup error 25 Aug 2010 Football Netherlands tactics upset Cruyff 12 Jul 2010 World Cup 2010....(size: 2.2Kb)
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The Guardian
13 May 2013
Only at City could Mancini's impending sacking be leaked on FA Cup final day. We didn't curse the manager, we cursed the club ... Photograph. Andy Rain/EPA. My friend Chid arrived at Wembley ecstatic, breathless and angry ... We loved it ... We wanted to be able to say in 20 years time, yes it was crazy to sell Nigel de Jong and even more bonkers to replace him with Javi García, but we kept faith with Sir Roberto Mancini didn't we, and look now ... ....(size: 5.7Kb)
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The Guardian
13 May 2013
Manchester City fans added to the canon of FA Cup songs on Saturday afternoon. Reacting to the news that the club were set to replace Roberto Mancini with Manuel Pellegrini, City supporters launched into a new anthem of choice. "You can stick your Pellegrini up your arse." ... After Nigel de Jong clattered into a Manchester United player in the closing stages of the derby at the Etihad, Ferguson went ballistic on the touchline ... ....(size: 8.1Kb)
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Nigel de Jong | ||
| Date of birth | (1984-11-30) 30 November 1984 (age 27) | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Manchester City | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1993–2002 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2002–2006 | Ajax | 96 | (8) |
| 2006–2009 | Hamburger SV | 66 | (2) |
| 2009– | Manchester City | 103 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2004– | Netherlands | 57 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:57, 16 May 2012 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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Nigel de Jong (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈnɑjdʒəl də ˈjɔŋ]) (born 30 November 1984) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Manchester City and the Netherlands national football team. He joined the Ajax youth academy as a youngster and worked his way through the ranks to make the first team at age 17. Two years later, he made his international debut and won a 2010 World Cup runner-up medal.
De Jong moved on from Ajax in 2006 to join Hamburg in search of first team football and then moved to Manchester City in January 2009 for an estimated £18 million[2] and has since become an important part of City's holding midfield. A tireless grafter, he has garnered a reputation of being a combative and feisty player in his performances, a reputation that has earned him nicknames such as "The Terrier" and "Lawnmower".[3][3][4]
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Club career[link]
Ajax[link]
On 19 October 2002, de Jong made his debut for the Ajax first team.[5] He scored his first goal of his senior career on 18 February 2003 in a 1–1 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League.[6] He became a first team regular the following season, in which Ajax won the Eredivisie title.[7] In 2004–05, his last full season in Amsterdam, de Jong was named Ajax Player of the Season.[7] After a period when he appeared regularly in midfield and defence, he found himself sitting on the bench more often than being in the starting line-up. On 7 December 2005, it was announced that de Jong did not wish to extend his contract with Ajax,[8] which was due to end in July 2006.[9]
Hamburg[link]
On 26 January 2006, de Jong signed a four and a half year contract at German Bundesliga club Hamburg, the transfer fee approximately €1 million.[10] At Hamburg he joined two other Dutchmen: Rafael van der Vaart and Khalid Boulahrouz. He made his Hamburg debut two days later in a 2–1 defeat at Nuremberg.[11] In March 2006 de Jong scored the winning goal in Bayern Munich's first ever defeat at the Allianz Arena.[12] The following week he received the first red card of his career for a second booking in a UEFA Cup match against Rapid Bucharest.[13] His season was cut short in April, when he required surgery on a knee problem.[14] The injury also kept him out of the Dutch squad for the 2006 World Cup, though he was later put on standby after regaining fitness.[15]
Manchester City[link]
On 21 January 2009, de Jong was signed to Manchester City for an estimated fee of £18 million [2] by manager Mark Hughes who deployed him in the role of midfield enforcer in a team whose defence badly needed reinforcement. He signed a four-and-a-half year contract.[16] and was assigned the number 34 shirt. He made his debut for the club against Newcastle United on 28 January 2009.[17] He made sixteen appearances in the Premier League over the second half of the season.
De Jong was given a start against Arsenal on 12 September 2009.[18] He was named Man of the Match by Sky Sports in a 2–1 win over Chelsea on 5 December 2009.[19] By the end of the season he had become a firm fans' favourite as well as being one of new manager Roberto Mancini's first picks as defensive midfielder as the team narrowly missed out on a Champions League berth.[20] De Jong scored his first goal for Manchester City in a 2–1 victory against West Ham United on 1 May 2011.[21]
International career[link]
On 31 March 2004, de Jong made his debut with the Netherlands in a friendly game against France. He was overlooked for the squad that went to play in UEFA Euro 2004,[7] and missed the 2006 FIFA World Cup with a knee injury.
He was selected by Marco van Basten to play for De Oranje at UEFA Euro 2008. During the tournament, he was played as a "screening midfielder", partnering with Orlando Engelaar in central midfield.[7] This resulted in de Jong playing three[22] out of the four games that saw Holland reach the quarter finals stage with the Dutch team finally exiting the competition through an extra-time defeat by Russia.[23]
He scored his first international goal against Iceland on 6 June 2009 in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying match, which sealed the Netherlands' passage to the 2010 World Cup.[24]
De Jong was part of the Dutch team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup managed by Bert van Marwijk.[25] The player was in the starting line-up for their first match in the competition, a 2–0 victory over Denmark.[26] He was suspended in the semi final against Uruguay after receiving his second yellow card of the tournament in the Netherlands' quarter-final win over Brazil.[27] He played in the Final of the competition which the Netherlands lost 1–0 to Spain after extra time.
Scores list Netherlands' tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1. | 6 June 2009 | Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, Iceland |  Iceland |
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Style of play[link]
De Jong began his career as a creative midfielder or forward.[28] At Ajax he played a number of positions, including central midfield and right wing.[5] De Jong credits his conversion to a defensive-minded player to Huub Stevens, under whom he played at Hamburg. His new approach earned him the nickname "der Rasenmäher" ("the Lawnmower").[28] De Jong is typically the most defensive midfielder in his team. When his team's defenders are in possession of the ball, de Jong will often drop back towards them to receive it.[29] Sometimes de Jong is the sole holding midfielder, but often he plays alongside another defensive player, such as Gareth Barry at Manchester City or Mark van Bommel for the Dutch national team.[30] De Jong had the highest passing completion percentage in the Premier League in the 2010–11 season out of the top 50 players (90%). [31]
During an international friendly on 3 March 2010, de Jong fractured the leg of Bolton Wanderers' American international Stuart Holden as the result of a late challenge, causing Holden to be sidelined for six weeks.[32] In the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final he kicked Spanish player Xabi Alonso in the chest, a challenge for which de Jong admitted he was lucky not to have received a red card.[33] On 3 October 2010, in a Premier League match against Newcastle United, a tackle by de Jong on Hatem Ben Arfa resulted in the latter being carried off the pitch with a double fracture of his left tibia and fibula.[34] Nigel de Jong was later dropped from the Dutch national team for an unspecified period of time, but has since been reprieved.[35] De Jong however has never received a red card during his time at Manchester City. To date the only red card De Jong has received in his professional career was a sending off for two bookable offences in a match for Hamburg against Rapid Bucharest in the 2005–06 edition of the UEFA Cup. [36]
Career statistics[link]
- As of 23:00, 26 March 2012 (UTC)[37]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Ajax | 2002–03 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| 2003–04 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 2 | |
| 2004–05 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 39 | 6 | |
| 2005–06 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 5 | |
| Total | 96 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 126 | 14 | |
| Hamburg | 2005–06 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| 2006–07 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 2 | |
| 2007–08 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 35 | 2 | |
| 2008–09 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| Total | 66 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 84 | 5 | |
| Manchester City | 2008–09 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009–10 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | |
| 2010–11 | 32 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 41 | 1 | |
| 2011–12 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 1 | |
| Total | 96 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 128 | 2 | |
| Career total | 258 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 61 | 7 | 338 | 21 | |
Personal life[link]
De Jong is married to Winonah, with whom he has two children. His father is former Dutch international Jerry de Jong, who abandoned de Jong's mother when de Jong was about to move to the Ajax academy, leaving her with the responsibility to bring de Jong up in council housing.[28][not in citation given]
He owns a specialist car dealership operating in Europe and the Middle East.[28]
De Jong is addicted to the popular game Angry Birds and plays it in the dressing room before games.[38]
Sponsorship[link]
In January 2012, Puma SE announced they had signed a long-term partnership with Netherlands international and Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong[39].
Honours[link]
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| Full name | Robin van Persie[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1983-08-06) 6 August 1983 (age 28)[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Rotterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) [2] | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
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| Current club | Arsenal | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
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| 1998–1999 | Excelsior | ||
| 1998–2001 | Feyenoord | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2004 | Feyenoord | 61 | (15) |
| 2004– | Arsenal | 194 | (96) |
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| 2000–2001 | Netherlands U17 | 14 | (8) |
| 2001–2003 | Netherlands U19 | 11 | (3) |
| 2004–2006 | Netherlands U21 | 6 | (1) |
| 2005– | Netherlands | 64 | (26) |
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Robin van Persie (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɔbɪn vɑn ˈpɛrsi] (
listen); born 6 August 1983) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for Arsenal and the Dutch national team. He is a youth product of Feyenoord.[3] Having joined Arsenal in 2004, Van Persie became the club captain on 16 August 2011.[4] His playing style and ability have drawn comparison to Dutch legend Marco van Basten.[5][6]
The son of two artists, Van Persie was encouraged to follow in his parents' footsteps,[7] but he instead preferred football and joined SBV Excelsior's youth squad. He made his breakthrough at his hometown club Feyenoord, where he spent three seasons and won the 2002 UEFA Cup.[8] He was named the Dutch Football Talent of the Year for the 2001–02 season.[9] Disagreements with manager Bert van Marwijk culminated in a change of club and Van Persie moved to Premier League side Arsenal for £2.75 million in 2004 as a long-term replacement for Dennis Bergkamp.[10][11] He won the FA Community Shield and the FA Cup in his first season with the London club and went on to win the 2006 Rotterdam Sportsman of the year award.[12] Van Persie has been named Premier League Player of the Month three times.[13] Van Persie topped the goal assists leader board with 11 assists in the 2008–09 Premier League.[14][15][16]
Van Persie was a Dutch youth international, having represented the Netherlands under-17, under-19 and under-21 sides. He made his senior international debut in 2005 in a friendly match against Romania. One month later, he netted his first senior international goal in a 4–0 win over Finland. Van Persie has 63 caps so far and has scored 26 goals for the Netherlands.[17][18] He has participated in the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups and UEFA Euro 2008, including a World Cup Final in which he lost.[19]
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Club career[link]
Feyenoord[link]
Van Persie joined Dutch side SBV Excelsior's youth squad at the age of 14 years, but left at the age of 15, due to the relationship with the coach and his mother, and thus signed for Feyenoord.[20] He was quickly promoted into the first team due to injury problems among the squad, and made his debut for the club at 17, which was the first of 15 total starts. He received the KNVB Best Young Talent award at the end of the 2001–02 season. He signed a professional three-and-a-half year contract with Feyenoord in the following season, and scored five goals in a 6–1 Amstel Cup thrashing of AGOVV on 6 February 2003. However, clashes with manager Bert van Marwijk saw Van Persie demoted to the reserve squad, and an irate van Marwijk told reporters, "His behaviour made it impossible for him to remain in the squad any longer so he will join the reserve side for the time being."[21] During a match featuring the Feyenoord and Ajax reserves, he was one of several Feyenoord players assaulted by hooligans who had invaded the pitch.[20] Van Persie's rift with van Marwijk continued when he was sent home on the eve of the 2002 UEFA Super Cup final against Real Madrid after the coach was displeased with Van Persie's body language after being asked to warm up for a Champions League qualifier.[22] Van Persie finished his tumultuous debut season on the first team, making a total of 28 appearances and scoring eight goals, in addition to finishing runner-up in the KNVB Cup.
'I don't see things the way my parents do,' he says. 'They can look at a tree and see something amazing, whereas I just see a tree. That's not to say I don't appreciate its beauty. When I watch the sea in somewhere like Sardinia, I see the beauty in that. 'But I think there is a creative connection with my parents. It's hard to explain in words, hard to put my finger on it. But I think football is where my creativity comes out.
Robin van Persie[7]
Feyenoord unsuccessfully attempted to extend Van Persie's contract during the off-season, and his deteriorating relationship with van Marwijk led to his spending most of the 2003–04 season on the bench. He again played 28 matches, but finished with two fewer goals than the previous season. Feyenoord shopped him at the end of the campaign but found few takers due to Van Persie's past disciplinary issues. During the January transfer window, the Eredivisie club opened negotiations with Arsenal, who were seeking a long-term replacement for aging veteran Dennis Bergkamp, but both parties could not agree to terms.
Arsenal[link]
2004–05[link]
On 17 May 2004, Van Persie signed a four-year deal with Arsenal for £2.75 million, just over half of Feyenoord's original asking price of £5 million.[23] Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, who planned to convert Van Persie from a left winger to a centre forward as he had successfully done with star player Thierry Henry,[24] said of his new acquisition, "He can play on the left side of midfield, as a creative player behind the main strikers or as a target man."[25] Arsenal had further padded their stable of strikers in January by signing Spanish forward José Antonio Reyes,[26] leaving the two to battle for playing time. Van Persie made his debut and won a trophy in the process, as he came on as a substitute in the 3–1 FA Community Shield victory over Manchester United on 8 August 2004. Van Persie spent most of his time on the bench during earlier parts of the 2004–05 season, and made his competitive debut on 27 October by scoring Arsenal's opening goal in a 2–1 League Cup win over Manchester City.
It was the goal of a lifetime. He's played for a long time and I'm not sure he's scored one like that. (Quote made regarding Van Persie's goal against Charlton Athletic in the 2006–07 Premier League)
When the referee has sent off a home player, he is under pressure, so, if any player had to behave, it was him." Meanwhile, Telegraph sportswriter Clive White described Van Persie in his match report as "21 going on nine."[28]
Van Persie was consequently benched for a number of games, starting with Arsenal's upcoming FA Cup replay against Sheffield United,[29] and he was reintroduced into the squad only after Henry was out with a calf injury, and his return to the first team saw him score twice in a FA Cup semi-final win over Blackburn Rovers. The rest of Van Persie's season was cut short by injury, and he finished with ten goals in 41 appearances in all competitions.[30]
2005–06[link]
Van Persie's good form at the start of the 2005–06 season earned him the Player of the Month award for November 2005 after eight goals in eight starts,[24] and he was rewarded with a five-year contract extension until 2011 on 4 January.[31] Two days after signing the contract, however, Van Persie was again hit by injury when an opponent stepped on his foot and broke his toe during an FA Cup match against Cardiff.[32]
Van Persie played the next three matches with a hole cut into his shoe to alleviate the pain until he was finally rested for Arsenal's Premier League match against West Ham United on 1 February.[22] He was an unused substitute in Arsenal's first Champions League final appearance, a 2–1 loss to FC Barcelona.[33]
2006–07[link]
The beginning of the 2006–07 season included an airborne volley against Charlton Athletic that Wenger called "the goal of a lifetime"[34] and was later named BBC Sport's Goal of the Month for September,[35] and he capped off the calendar year by being named the 2006 Rotterdam Sportsman of the Year. His season, however, ended early for the second time in his career on 21 January, when he fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot while celebrating his late equalizer in a match against Manchester United.[36] Although Van Persie was injured for a large part of the season he still managed to finish as Arsenal's top goalscorer with 13 goals in all competitions.
2007–08[link]
After Henry departed for Barcelona prior to the 2007–08 season, Van Persie assumed the role as Arsenal's main striker. Following a streak of seven goals in ten regular-season games, Van Persie was sidelined for two months with a knee injury suffered on international duty.[37] He made his comeback in Arsenal's Champions League group stage win over Steaua Bucureşti on 12 December and made his Premier League return in the win against Chelsea over the weekend. He picked up, however, a recurrent injury that kept him sidelined until January when he played 45 minutes in a League Cup game against Tottenham Hotspur. He was withdrawn at half-time following another injury scare and featured sporadically throughout the rest of the campaign.[38]
2008–09[link]
Van Persie opened his 2008–09 account on 31 August with a brace in Arsenal's 3–0 league victory over Newcastle United.[39] On 29 October, he scored his fiftieth career Arsenal goal in a 4–4 home draw with North London derby rivals Tottenham, but was hit with his first red card of the season on 1 November after knocking down goalkeeper Thomas Sørensen with a shoulder charge in a 2–1 loss to Stoke City. Sørensen later admitted to "teasing" Van Persie in an attempt to provoke a reaction.[40] On 30 November, he scored a brace against Chelsea to help Arsenal come from behind and pick up a 2–1 victory at Stamford Bridge.[41] On 21 December 2008, he scored a spectacular goal against Liverpool, which became his second-career BBC Goal of the Month.[42] With captain Cesc Fàbregas injured and regular stand-in skipper Manuel Almunia rested, Van Persie captained Arsenal for the first time on 3 January 2009 for the club's 3–1 third-round FA Cup victory over Plymouth Argyle.[43] Van Persie scored Arsenal's first and third goals, while the second was a result of his cross being deflected into the net by a Plymouth player for an own goal.[44] In January 2009, every Arsenal goal that month was either scored or assisted by Van Persie, which earned him the club's Player of the Month award.[45] His most inspirational display being against Hull City, where he struck the post with a freekick, and provided three assists to his teammates; he later received the Man of the Match award. On 24 February, Van Persie scored a crucial penalty that earned Arsenal a 1–0 win over Roma in the Champions League Round of 16 encounter, after he was fouled by defender Philippe Mexès.[46] He followed it up with a fifth Champions League goal by converting another penalty against Villarreal in a 3–0 victory. On the final day of the Premier League, Van Persie scored a brace against Stoke City, which guaranteed him for the second time in his career as Arsenal's top scorer. He had his best season overall for Arsenal as he scored 11 Premier League goals, along with a league-leading 11 assists and a career-best of 20 goals in all competitions. Van Persie was named the 2008–09 Arsenal.com Player of the Season.[47]
"Robin van Persie's such an amazing footballer. He hardly needs any space or time to become dangerous
2009–10[link]
With only one year remaining of his contract, Van Persie was in negotiations with Arsenal about an extension for several months in 2009. Finally, it was announced in July that he had signed a new long-term contract with his club, stating, "My heart is with Arsenal and I just can't picture myself in a different shirt."[49] The departure of Emmanuel Adebayor also meant that the Dutchman was now the main striker in Wenger's 4–3–3 system. Van Persie started the 2009–10 season with two assists in the first match against Everton, which led to a 6–1 victory. As one of the first choice penalty and corner takers, he has set up many of Arsenal's goals, including Thomas Vermaelen's debut goal against Everton. He scored his first goal of the season in the 4–2 loss at Eastlands to Manchester City, where he later had his head stomped on by former teammate Adebayor (an act which the referee failed to notice, but the FA later charged Adebayor with violent conduct and served him with a three-game suspension).[50] He then scored goals against Olympiacos, Fulham, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, West Ham United, and Tottenham. Van Persie's excellent form in October did not go unrecognised as he was named Barclays Player of the Month for October, his second such award.[51] On 14 November, however, he injured his ankle in an international friendly and was initially expected to be out for six weeks,[52] but further tests showed that he would be out for five months. Van Persie made his return on 14 April, in a 2–1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. He then scored a header against Blackburn Rovers in the 2–1 defeat, and a goal assisted by Theo Walcott in the 4–0 win over Fulham in the last league game of 2009–10 season.
2010–11[link]
Before the start of the 2010–11 season, Van Persie changed his squad number to 10, previously worn by Arsenal and Netherlands legend Dennis Bergkamp.[53] He made his 200th appearance on 28 August but an ankle injury suffered in the same game placed him on the sidelines once again. He returned as a substitute for Arsenal's 0–1 defeat to Newcastle United on 7 November.
On 1 January 2011, Van Persie scored his first goal of the season in a 3–0 away win over Birmingham City.[54] On 15 January, he added two more goals to his tally in a comfortable 3–0 win over West Ham. This made him only the fourth Dutchman to reach 50 goals in England's top division.[55] Van Persie scored his first career hat-trick in a 3–0 win over Wigan Athletic on 22 January[56] and two goals against Newcastle United in a 4–4 draw on 5 February.[57] Continuing his fine form, he hit a brace the following week against Wolverhampton Wanderers scoring both Arsenal goals in a 2–0 win including a volley from inside the box.[58] The ten goals he scored between 1 January and 12 February set a new Premier League record for most goals scored in the first two months of a calendar year.[59]
Van Persie set the Emirates alight with a goal from an almost impossible angle in Arsenal's fightback against Barcelona in the Champions League Round of 16 which ended 2–1 in favour of the Gunners.[60] On 27 February 2011, Van Persie captained Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in the League Cup final, scoring the first half equalizer for the Gunners. It was his first goal at Wembley and his first in a cup final for Arsenal. However, he was later taken off in the second half with a knee injury he picked up while scoring the goal.
On 1 March 2011 he was ruled out for 3 weeks which would see him miss the Champions League return leg with Barcelona. However, he recovered in time for the return leg at Camp Nou. During the game, he received a yellow card in the first half for a foul. In the second half, he was sent off after he received a second yellow card when the referee, Massimo Busacca, deemed him to be time-wasting by taking a shot at goal after the whistle was blown (one second earlier) for offside. Barcelona went on to score twice more and advanced to the quarter finals on a 4–3 aggregate result. Afterwards, Van Persie described the Busacca's decision as a "total joke", claiming that with the noise of the 95,000-strong crowd he could not hear the whistle. On 19 March 2011, he scored the equalizing goal in a 2–2 against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. The match finished 2–2 with Arsenal still five points behind the current leaders, Manchester United.
On 10 April 2011 in a match against Blackpool, Van Persie put in a man of the match performance to give Arsenal a crucial 3–1 win as Van Persie set up a goal and scored the 3rd. On 24 April 2011, Van Persie became the first player to score in seven successive Premier League away games when he scored against Bolton, beating Didier Drogba's record who was on six successive away games, between August and November 2009. However, the Gunners lost 2–1, all but ending their title hopes. On 1 May he assisted Aaron Ramsey who scored the winning goal against league leaders Manchester United to add a twist to the Premier League. Van Persie was named EA Sports Player of the Month for April.[61]
On 8 May 2011, Arsenal lost 3–1 against Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium, Van Persie scored the goal for Arsenal and with that goal Van Persie extended his Premier League record by scoring in an eighth successive away match. On the last home game for the season Van Persie scored against Aston Villa, but Arsenal lost the match 2–1. On the last game of the season away to Fulham, Van Persie managed to score in his ninth consecutive away match, bringing his goal tally for the season to a personal record of 18 league goals. He also equalled the record held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry by scoring 18 league goals from the turn of the year to the end of the season. He ended the season just two goals behind joint league top scorers, Carlos Tévez and Dimitar Berbatov in the race for the golden boot, despite being injured for half of the season. He was voted as the second best player of the 2010–11 season on Arsenal's official website and also received the team's Goal of the Season award for his audacious strike in the 2–1 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
2011–12[link]
Having been appointed vice-captain for the 2010–11 season, Van Persie was promoted to club captain following the transfer of Cesc Fàbregas to FC Barcelona at the start of the 2011–12 season.[62] On 24 August, Van Persie scored his first goal of the 2011–12 season in the second leg of Arsenal's 2–1 away victory against Udinese in a Champions League play off match. On 24 September 2011, Van Persie scored twice against Bolton Wanderers to raise his tally for Arsenal to 100 goals, he became the 17th Arsenal player to reach this milestone. On 16 October 2011, Van Persie scored the fastest goal of the 2011–12 Premier League season, 28 seconds into a home match against Sunderland.[63] He went on to score a late winner from a curling left foot free kick, to put Arsenal 2–1 ahead. After the match, Van Persie stated his dedication to the club after speculation surrounding a future transfer away from the Emirates. On 23 October, Van Persie came on as a substitute on the 66th minute replacing Marouane Chamakh and scored two goals against Stoke City. The match ended 3–1 with another home win for Arsenal.[64] He then continued his scoring run for Arsenal on 29 October by scoring a hat-trick in Arsenal's 5–3 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.[65] Due to his consistent performances and good goal-scoring form, Van Persie was named the Premier League Player of the Month for October 2011. Van Persie continued scoring as he scored Arsenal's opening goal of the match in their 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on 5 November along with two assists. Then after the international break Van Persie scored both Arsenal goals against Norwich City to help the Gunners to a 2–1 win on 19 November 2011.[66] In Van Persie's fifth Champions League match of the season he scored twice in the 49th and 86th minute to lift Arsenal to a 2–1 victory over Borussia Dortmund and to qualify Arsenal for the knockout phase on 23 November 2011.[67]
After failing to score against Fulham, Van Persie scored again for Arsenal, this time against Wigan Athletic to make the score 4–0 to Arsenal on 3 December 2011.[68] He then added to his tally with the only goal of the game against Everton, an exquisite volley from an Alex Song long ball.[69] The following match, versus Aston Villa, saw him score a penalty and provide an assist.[70] Van Persie's final goal of the 2011 calendar year came in Arsenal's one-goal win over Queens Park Rangers on the last day of the year. The goal took his tally for the year to 35 goals, one short of Alan Shearer's Premier League record.[71]
The following calendar year started in the same fashion for Van Persie, but Arsenal began to falter, losing three consecutive matches against Fulham, Manchester United and Swansea City, even though Van Persie scored in the latter two. On 29 January, he rescued his team, scoring two penalties against Aston Villa in the fourth-round of the FA Cup to help Arsenal to a 3–2 win after falling 2–0 down in a Man of the Match performance. It was also his 120th goal in an Arsenal shirt, equalling fellow Dutch legend Dennis Bergkamp's total. On 4 February, he overtook Bergkamp as the 10th highest scorer in Arsenal's history,[72] scoring another hat-trick as Arsenal beat Blackburn 7–1 at home, with three close-range goals from crosses by Theo Walcott and Francis Coquelin. He was also credited with two assists in the game as he set up Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's first Premier League goal and unselfishly passed to Thierry Henry enabling him to score his first Premier League goal since returning on loan.[73] With Arsenal in unpredictable form, van Persie was again of supreme importance for Arsenal, this time in the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur, played on 26 February. Arsenal went 2–0 down at half in the first half, but Van Persie equalized before half-time. In the second half, Van Persie gave the assist to Walcott's goal as Arsenal performed a remarkable comeback to win the game 5–2.[74] A week later, Van Persie scored both goals in a 2–1 away win at Liverpool, one being a left foot volley assisted by Alex Song which was similar to the one he scored against Everton earlier in the campaign. On 11 April 2012, after scoring the penalty against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a 3–0 away win, he became only the second player to score against 17 different Premier League opponents in a single campaign. Van Persie is currently the top goal-scorer in the Premier League with 30 goals,[75] and Arsenal's 8th all-time top scorer with 132 goals.[76]
International career[link]
Van Persie was a U-21 international and took part in the 2004 and 2006 European Championship qualifying. Van Persie was used in a wider role as a left wing due to the preference of the experienced Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in the striker role.[77] The Jong Oranje failed to qualify for the 2004 tournament and Van Persie did not participate in the latter as he was already in the senior squad for the FIFA World Cup. He earned his first caps for the Netherlands in less than the span of a week, first in a 2–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying win over Romania on 4 June 2005,[78][79] and in another qualifier four days later against Finland, which saw him pick up his first international goal in a 4–0 victory.[80]
2006 FIFA World Cup[link]
Despite not being a regular starter for Arsenal, Van Persie was part of coach Marco van Basten's roster for the 2006 World Cup finals. He played in all four of the Netherlands' matches and scored his only goal in the group stage against Côte d'Ivoire via a free kick as Oranje were eliminated in the Round of 16.[81][82]
UEFA Euro 2008[link]
Van Persie scored a team-best four UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying goals,[83][84] and was deployed as a winger behind lone striker Ruud van Nistelrooy during the tournament after van Basten decided to change to a 4–2–3–1 formation. As Wesley Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart were preferred in the midfield, Van Persie was left to battle with Arjen Robben for the remaining spot on the wing. On 13 June, he scored as a 55th-minute substitute in a 4–1 Group C victory over 2006 World Cup finalists France, and started the next match against Romania, scoring off a pass from Demy de Zeeuw with an excellent volley into the back of the net. He finished with two goals as the Netherlands finished atop their group but again suffered a first knock-out round, second stage elimination.
Post-Euro 2008[link]
Van Persie scored in the friendlies played against Russia and Sweden, and also scored a header in a World Cup qualifying match against Scotland, which stirred debate whether he should be taking corners or receiving them. He was injured during that match and was substituted early in the second-half.
2010 FIFA World Cup[link]
Van Persie was included in the preliminary squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.[85] On 27 May 2010, Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk announced that he was in the final squad of 23 participating in the competition.[86] Van Persie was in the starting line-up for their first match in the competition, a 2–0 victory over Denmark.[87] On 24 June, he scored the first goal against Cameroon in a 2–1 win to ensure that the Netherlands finished as group winners, and was officially named the man of the match.[88] He started every match for the Oranje, though he did not increase his goal tally following the match. However The Oranje reached the 2010 World Cup Final, in which he was on the losing side due to Andrés Iniesta's extra time goal.
UEFA Euro 2012[link]
On 2 September 2011, Van Persie scored four goals in a record breaking 11–0 victory over San Marino. He entered the Dutch national team top 10 all-time topscorer ranking with a tally of 25 goals, dislodging Marco van Basten in the process.[89] Van Persie had not scored four goals in a single match for a long while.[90]
Personal life[link]
Van Persie was born on 6 August 1983 in a multi-ethnic area of Rotterdam to an artistic family. José Ras, his mother, is a painter and jewellery designer who also teaches children with special needs.[91] Bob, his father, is a sculptor. After Van Persie's parents divorced he was brought up by his father. At school, Van Persie was one of the most misbehaved children and was excluded from class almost daily.[91] After joining Arsenal in England, Van Persie settled in Hampstead, an affluent suburb of North London. Van Persie is married to his long-time girlfriend Bouchra. The couple have two children; a boy named Shaqueel and daughter Dina.
In June 2005, while in Rotterdam with the Dutch national team for the 2006 World Cup qualifiers, Van Persie was arrested on suspicion of rape by Dutch police.[92] Sandra Krijgsman, a former Miss Nigeria Holland winner, claimed she was attacked by Van Persie in a hotel.[93] He was held for fourteen nights in prison while the police investigated the allegations made against him[94] but was then released without charge, though he was still under suspicion.[95] In February 2006, the case against Van Persie was dismissed by the Dutch Public Prosecution Service after they completed their investigations stating that no sexual contact with coercion happened, with Van Persie's accuser later admitting she had made up the story to gain publicity.[96][97] Van Persie admitted being unfaithful by having sex with Sandra Krijgsman, and he was forgiven by his wife.[98] Van Persie spoke of his ordeal several months later, saying how degrading the experience was and how he was treated like a criminal despite his innocence. He revealed that conditions in the prison were so hot that they caused him to lose consciousness. It also emerged that over 200 Rotterdam police officers had attempted to view his case files, with the vast majority of them unauthorised to do so.[7][99]
Van Persie uses Twitter to communicate with his fans.[100][101]
Style of play[link]
Van Persie started his senior club career as a left winger and possessed exceptional dribbling skills and was also a talented striker of the ball. He was bought by Arsenal as a long term replacement for Dennis Bergkamp. Manager Arsène Wenger planned to convert Van Persie from a left winger to a centre forward as he had successfully done with star player Thierry Henry. He was at first mostly deployed as a second striker in League Cup and FA Cup matches. Due to the retirement of Bergkamp and departure of Freddie Ljungberg, Van Persie was given a starting role to play alongside Henry as a second striker. Van Persie impressed in this position, having many assists and goals to his name. Van Persie is described by Wenger as Bergkamp with goals. Van Persie is highly regarded for his dribbling and shooting technique, but has become prone to injury.[25][102][103][104][105][106] Van Persie has become a pivotal figure for club and country and this was recognized when he was named Arsenal Player of The Season for the 2008–09 season.[107][108][109] Van Persie's 50th Premier League strike made him only the fourth Dutchman to reach 50 goals in England's top division, along with Bergkamp, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.[55]
The departure of Emmanuel Adebayor and Henry meant the Dutchman was now the main striker in Wenger's 4–3–3 system, though Van Persie often drops in the midfield to use his vision and passing skills to create chances for other attacking players in the midfield such as Aaron Ramsey and Theo Walcott. Van Persie topped the goal assists leader board with 11 assists in the 2008–09 Premier League season.[110] Van Persie is also a set piece specialist and a vast number of his assists come from both corners and freekicks. He is also a proven direct freekick taker scoring regularly for his club and country.[111][112]
Career statistics[link]
Club[link]
- As of 15 May 2012
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Feyenoord | 2001–02 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002–03 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2003–04 | 28 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 6 | 6 | |
| Total | 61 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 22 | 9 | |
| Arsenal | 2004–05 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 10 | 1 |
| 2005–06 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2006–07 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 13 | 8 | |
| 2007–08 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2008–09 | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 44 | 20 | 15 | |
| 2009–10 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 10 | 8 | |
| 2010–11 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 22 | 7 | |
| 2011–12 | 38 | 30 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 37 | 15 | |
| Total | 194 | 96 | 49 | 31 | 16 | 2 | 53 | 20 | 9 | 278 | 132 | 60 | |
| Career total | 255 | 111 | 58 | 36 | 23 | 2 | 65 | 20 | 9 | 356 | 155 | 69 | |
National team statistics[link]
Statistics accurate as of 30 May 2012
| Netherlands national team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 | 11 | 6 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 10 | 5 |
| 2009 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010 | 11 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9 | 6 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 64 | 26 |
International goals[link]
Honours[link]
Club[link]
- Feyenoord
- Arsenal
- FA Cup (1): 2005
- FA Community Shield (1): 2004
Individual[link]
- KNVB Best Young Talent Award (1): 2000–01
- Dutch Football Talent of the Year (1): 2001–02
- FA Premier League Player of the Month (3): November 2005, October 2009, October 2011
- Rotterdam Sportsman of the Year (1): 2006
- BBC Sport Goal of the Month (3): September 2006, December 2008, December 2011
- Euro 2008 Bronze Boot (1)
- Arsenal Top Goalscorer (4): 2006–07, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2011-12
- Arsenal Player of The Season (2): 2008–09, 2011-12
- Arsenal Goal of the Season (2): February 2011 vs Barcelona, December 2011 vs Everton
- Golden Boot Landmark Award 10[113]
- Golden Boot Landmark Award 20[114]
- Golden Boot Landmark Award 30
- Premier League Golden Boot (1): 2011–12
- PFA Players' Player of the Year (1): 2011–12
- PFA Premier League Team of the Year (1): 2011–12
- FWA Footballer of the Year (1): 2011–12
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| Full name | Xabier Alonso Olano | ||
| Date of birth | (1981-11-25) 25 November 1981 (age 30) | ||
| Place of birth | Tolosa, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | Real Madrid | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999–2004 | Real Sociedad | 119 | (9) |
| 2000–2001 | → Eibar (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2004–2009 | Liverpool | 143 | (15) |
| 2009– | Real Madrid | 104 | (4) |
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| 2000 | Spain U18 | 1 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Spain U21 | 9 | (0) |
| 2003– | Spain | 95 | (13) |
| 2001– | Basque Country | 4 | (0) |
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This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Alonso and the second or maternal family name is Olano.
Xabier "Xabi" Alonso Olano (Basque pronunciation: [ˈʃabi aˈlons̺o]; born 25 November 1981) is a Spanish World Cup-winning footballer who plays for Real Madrid as a midfielder.
Alonso began his career at Real Sociedad, the main team of his home region Gipuzkoa. After a brief loan period at Eibar he returned to Sociedad where then manager John Toshack appointed Alonso as his team captain. Alonso succeeded in the role, taking Real Sociedad to second place in the 2002–03 season. He moved to Liverpool in August 2004 for £10.5 million. He won the UEFA Champions League in his first season at the club, scoring the equalising goal in the final. The following season he won the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield. He moved to Real Madrid for the start of the 2009–10 season, in a deal worth around £30 million. Internationally, Alonso has represented Spain in the Euro 2004, Euro 2008 tournaments and in the 2006 World Cup and 2010 World Cup. He made his international debut in April 2003 in a 4–0 victory against Ecuador, and he won Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup with Spain.
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Biography[link]
Early life[link]
Alonso was born into a family known for its footballing prowess. His father, Periko Alonso won the La Liga twice in successive seasons with Real Sociedad and a third time after he moved to Barcelona. He also featured in the national team, winning 20 caps over the course of his career.[2] Born in Tolosa, a small Basque town, Xabi Alonso lived in Barcelona for the first six years of his life and moved to San Sebastián thereafter. It was here that his passion for football began as he whiled away his childhood playing at Playa de la Concha (Shell Beach).[2] On the Basque sands Alonso befriended a fellow resident of Calle Matia, Mikel Arteta, and the two would battle each other in exhibitions of technical ability.[3] He was immersed in football and his father would often bring him and his older brother, Mikel, to CE Sabadell's training ground to practise together. Alonso was influenced by his father's playing, taking more pleasure in passing the ball well than shooting at goal.[4] At an early age he decided to play as a defensive midfielder: a role which helped him learn how to distribute the ball well. This talent would later prove to be an integral part of his club and international career.[2]
When he was 15, Alonso went to the Irish town of Kells, County Meath on a school exchange programme to learn English.[5] During his time there, he played Gaelic football and developed a keen interest in the sport.
Alonso and Arteta were ambitious and dreamed of playing alongside each other for Real Sociedad when they were older. Though they attended different schools, the two young players joined forces at the local youth side Antiguoko, playing games at the weekend. Their performances attracted the attention of scouts from top Spanish sides and the young Donostiarras separated ways, ending nine years of friendly rivalry, as Alonso went to Real Sociedad and Arteta moved to Catalan giants Barcelona.[6] However, Alonso's move to Real Sociedad was not a companionless one as he was joined by his older brother Mikel Alonso who had also become an adept player.[2]
Alonso progressed through the youth ranks and the reserve team at Real Sociedad and impressed enough to earn a first team debut at the age of 18.[4] He made his first senior appearance against CD Logroñés in December 1999 in a Copa del Rey match.[7] Alonso failed to make another appearance in the season but the following year brought more opportunities. At the beginning of the 2000–01 season, Javier Clemente sent Alonso to Segunda División team Eibar to gain experience. Alonso's father particularly felt the move to the smaller club improved him as a player.[4] However, a quick turnover of managers, including a two month period with Periko Alonso in charge, left Real Sociedad in a dire situation. By January 2001 Real Sociedad were bottom of the league and the new manager, John Toshack, turned to the prodigious Alonso in the hope of reversing the team's fortunes. In a surprise move, the Welsh manager made 19 year old Alonso the team captain, a position traditionally held by more senior players.[2] By the end of the season Sociedad had climbed out of the relegation zone and finished in 14th place.[8] Toshack lauded Alonso, noting that the impression he had on the team was exceptional, especially for a player from the youth-team.[2]
Real Sociedad[link]
Under the guidance of John Toshack, Alonso's captaincy marked a resurgence of form for Real Sociedad. Toshack recognised Alonso's potential and invested much time in his young captain, creating a training method designed to improve his touch and control specifically for him.[9] The team cemented their mid-table position in the 2001–02, finishing in 13th place. Alonso appeared consistently in La Liga with 30 appearances over the course of the season and also scored his first league goal, finishing with a season total of 3. Real Sociedad's management changed again in the summer of 2002 with the arrival of Raynald Denoueix but Alonso kept his place in the first team on the strength of his past performance.[10]
The 2002–03 season was the club's best league performance since the 1981-1982 season in which they won the league. The Basque team finished second, two points behind Real Madrid, setting a club record for their highest ever points total and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for the first time. Alonso received much praise for his role in the team's success and was given the Best Spanish Player award by Spanish sports magazine Don Balón.[11] In addition, Alonso significantly contributed to the team's goal tally, scoring 12 goals in all competitions.[12] His performances earned Alonso national repute and Iñaki Sáez, the coach of the Spanish national team, called him up for La Selección. Alonso made his international debut in April 2003 in a 4–0 friendly win over Ecuador.[13] Sáez raved over Alonso saying: "He has a fantastic range of accurate passing [and] sees football with an extraordinary clarity".[2]
The 2003–04 season comprised mixed results for Alonso and his San Sebastián club. Alonso revelled in the opportunity to perform in Europe, appearing in all the team's games, and Real Sociedad qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League. However, the team struggled under the pressure of the extra matches and were promptly knocked out of the tournament by Lyon and finished 15th in La Liga.[12] The combination of Alonso's outstanding performances and the team's poor league finish made a move away from Estadio Anoeta inevitable. Despite interest from La Liga champions Real Madrid, Alonso remained committed to Real Sociedad.[2] Madrid failed to meet the £13 million price tag that Jose Luis Astiazaran, the Real Sociedad president, had placed on Alonso and the deal reached a stalemate.[12] Alonso had other concerns and focused on international duty with Spain at the Euro 2004 tournament.[13] Despite the fact that Alonso's appearance at the tournament was brief, he caught the attention of retired footballer Jan Molby who was impressed with his precise passing abilities.[2]
The summer transfer window at Real Sociedad saw the arrival of Alonso's childhood friend Mikel Arteta.[14] Arteta was ecstatic at the prospect of partnering Alonso in midfield but his excitement was short lived.[3] Alonso was not picked for Real Sociedad's pre-season friendlies, signalling that an offer by Liverpool was being treated seriously.[14] The Basque side announced on 20 August 2004 that they had made a deal worth £10.7 million with Liverpool and Alonso had agreed terms with the Merseyside team.[7][15] Alonso did not lament the fact that a move to Real Madrid had not materialised. Instead he concentrated on integrating with the new Spanish contingent at Liverpool under the guidance of, ex-Valencia coach, Rafael Benítez.[2]
Liverpool[link]
2004–05: Champions League victory[link]
Alonso arrived at Liverpool, along with Luis García from Barcelona, marked the beginning of a new era at Anfield. Liverpool's new coach Rafael Benítez sought to revolutionise the club and completely overhauled the squad, impressing his own management style and tactics upon the team.[16] The technical Spaniards were Benítez's first signings and he remarked that their emphasis of skill over strength offered something different to the team.[15][17] Alonso made his Premiership debut for the Merseysiders against Bolton Wanderers at The Reebok Stadium on 29 August 2004.[7] Liverpool lost the fixture 1–0 but Alonso was already receiving praise for his passing skills from the press.[18] A Premier League tie against Fulham displayed more of Alonso's talents. Liverpool were losing 2–0 at half-time and Benítez brought on Alonso as a substitute after the break. He revived a deflated Liverpool and the game finished 4–2 to the Merseyside team.[19] Furthermore, Alonso scored his first goal for the team from a free kick to bring Liverpool ahead of the opposition.[20]
Alonso continued to provide important goals for the club, scoring his first goal at Anfield against Arsenal in a 2–1 victory.[21] Alonso was elated at the achievement and felt he was settling in well in England.[22] The Arsenal game marked the return of Steven Gerrard from injury but Alonso's midfield partnership with the team captain came to a halt when Alonso suffered his first setback at Liverpool. Alonso's ankle was broken following a tackle from Frank Lampard in Liverpool's 1-0 defeat against Chelsea on New Year's Day 2005 and the Spaniard was ruled out of action for three months.[23][24]
He made his return to the first team in the second leg of the Champions League quarter final against Juventus. Alonso was not at full fitness but, as Steven Gerrard was injured, he played for the full 90 minutes and Liverpool held the score at 0–0 in Italy, defeating the eventual Italian Champions on aggregate.[25] Kevin McCarra of The Guardian paid testament to Alonso's skill and dedication to the game, saying: "This marvellously accomplished footballer testified in the Stadio delle Alpi that technique can overcome a serious physical disadvantage".[26] In the next round against Chelsea, Alonso received a yellow card in a tense and scrappy 0–0 draw at Stamford Bridge, making him suspended for the following fixture.[27] Alonso was distraught that he would miss the game and vehemently contested the referee's decision to no avail.[28][29] Gerrard returned from injury for the second leg, however, and the captain steered his team to a 1–0 win with the help of a Luis García goal, qualifying for the final against Milan.[30]
Liverpool's fifth place finish in the Premiership left much to be desired but debut season glory still awaited Alonso in the form of the Champions League final. The team fell three goals behind Milan but completed a dramatic second-half comeback.[31] Liverpool, trailing 3–2, were awarded a penalty and it was decided that Alonso would take the spot kick. While Dida, Milan's acclaimed Brazilian goalkeeper, managed to save the penalty Alonso fired the rebound into the roof of the net, bringing the score to 3–3.[32] Extra time passed without a goal from either team and Liverpool won 3–2 in the penalty shootout.[33] Alonso was praised for his pivotal influence on the team's comeback and manager Benítez reinforced his importance to the team.[34][35][36] Alonso was ecstatic with the win, commenting: "This is the best moment in my professional career".[37] This marked a very successful first year in England for Alonso and victory in the final of the biggest European club competition signified a bright future for the 23-year-old.
2005–06: FA Cup winner[link]
Alonso was ever-present in the first team in the 2005–06 season, largely avoiding injuries that had marred his first season at the club. The summer transfer window brought Peter Crouch to Liverpool and the striker's height sparked accusations that the team would change to long ball tactics. Crouch denied this, highlighting that Alonso's passing ability, alongside Gerrard, would define Liverpool's style of play.[38] Alonso faced more competition for his place in the form of new arrival Mohamed Sissoko. However, Steven Gerrard's injuries and Rafael Benítez's favouring of a 4–5–1 formation ensured Alonso's place in the team. Alonso appeared in all of Liverpool's games in the Champions League but the dominance shown in the previous season had gone as the team lost to Benfica in the knockout stage.
On 7 January 2006, in an FA Cup third-round tie against Luton Town, Alonso assisted Liverpool to a 5–3 comeback victory after being down 3–1 early in the second half.[39] Alonso scored two impressive goals from distance: one from 45 yards, and the other 65 yards from goal; behind the half-way line.[7][40] Consequently, Alonso's goals marked a stroke of luck for a Liverpool fan who won £25,000 from a £200 bet on Alonso scoring from within his own half.[41] Alonso suffered an ankle injury in a 3–1 victory over Portsmouth, putting his participation in the FA Cup final in doubt.[42] However, he recovered sufficiently to start the game against West Ham United and Gerrard scored Liverpool's third goal from Alonso's free kick, pulling the team ahead of the opposition. Alonso, still affected by the injury, could not manage the whole 90 minutes and was substituted in the second half. Liverpool won on penalties without his help but Alonso still earned his first FA Cup winners' medal.[43]
2006–07 and 2007–08 seasons[link]
On 20 September 2006 Alonso scored what the BBC described as "an outrageous strike" from his own half in a 2–0 Premiership win against Newcastle.[44] Andy Hunter of The Independent described it as "one of the most audacious goals in Anfield's rich 115-year history".[45] Alonso rebutted claims that his 70 yard goal was all down to luck and stated that he took long range shots as part of his training routine.[46] Despite the similarity of the goals struck from inside his own half, Alonso was in no doubt which was his best. He said, "I think this was better. The Luton goal bounced a few times, this one went quite straight. The Luton one was left-footed – it was different – but I am quite happy to score the goal."[47] It was his first goal for Liverpool since the goal against Luton, making it two consecutive goals from inside his own half of the pitch.[44]
On 8 June 2007 Alonso signed a five-year contract, stating, "I knew there was interest from other clubs but it was always my idea to stay here. I have been here for three seasons now and have such special feelings for the club and the supporters. I understand what Liverpool means to so many people. It is such a special club and I just didn't want to leave."[48] The 2007–08 season started well for the Spaniard: Gerrard's absence led to Alonso playing in a more advanced position and he scored twice in a 6–0 rout against Premier League newcomers Derby County.[49][50] However, the bright beginning was short-lived as a minor injury sustained in a game against Portsmouth became aggravated in training.[51] The metatarsal injury forced him out of training for six weeks but his return to the first team was rushed and his injury recurred in his first game back. Alonso's determination and passion proved to be his downfall and he later reflected: "I had been feeling a bit tired around that time because it was only my first game back and the match was very fast. But as a player you don't want to come off, particularly when the team is winning and I stayed on."[52]
Alonso returned from injury at the end of 2007 but over the following months he increasingly faced competition for a place in midfield from Javier Mascherano and Lucas Leiva.[53][54] His role in Liverpool's five man midfield role was assured, however, as Rafael Benítez regarded him as "a top class player", stating that Alonso had the ability to change games and break down the opposition's defence.[55][56] Alonso made his 100th league appearance for Liverpool on 12 January 2008 against Middlesbrough.[57]
2008–09 season[link]
The 2008 summer transfer window suggested a move away from Merseyside as Liverpool pursued England international Gareth Barry to replace Alonso.[58] By the start of the 2008–09 season, neither Alonso or Barry had moved club but the drawn-out transfer saga had left the Spaniard feeling unsettled at Liverpool and unsure of his position in the team.[59][60] However, the club's fans did much to restore his spirits, supporting him on and off the pitch, and Alonso responded to this, saying:
- "[The fans] couldn't have done more to show me how they felt... If I went out for lunch or a coffee, there was always someone who would come over and say, 'We'd love you to stay'. I'm just glad that, in the end, nothing came of it [the transfer] because it wasn't something I ever asked for."[61]
Despite the events of the summer, Alonso made a confident start to the season and both his peers and the press praised his strength of character, citing his influence as a factor in the team's strong opening to the season.[61][62] Alonso's importance to the team was further underlined when he scored the only goal, through a deflection, in a 1–0 victory against Chelsea, making Liverpool the first away team to win at Stamford Bridge in over four years.[63] Statistical analysis reflected Alonso's good form: on 11 December figures from Opta revealed that he was the first Premier League player to complete 1000 successful passes in the season.[64] His last goal for Liverpool came in their match against Hull, scoring a volley after his own free kick hit the Hull City wall.
Real Madrid[link]
2009–10 season[link]
Alonso completed his £30,000,000 move to Real Madrid on 5 August 2009.[65] It has been suggested that he never wanted to leave the Anfield side, with his contract existing until at least 2012, and that his departure was due to differences with Benítez.[66][67][68] Former teammate Steven Gerrard said he was "devastated" by Alonso's decision, and cited his departure as one of the reasons behind Liverpool's poor run of form at the start of the following season.[69]
Alonso was given the number 22 jersey in Madrid and played in a holding midfield position. He scored his first goal for his new team on 21 February 2010, a penalty against Villarreal in a 6–2 win.[70] Unless he was injured or suspended, Manuel Pellegrini started Alonso in every match of the Champions League and in La Liga in his first season at Real Madrid.[71] In La Liga he helped the club finish with a club record 96 points, three points behind winners Barcelona.[72] It was the third time in Alonso's career that he helped his team set a new club record in terms of points gathered, while finishing in second position (he achieved the same feat with Real Sociedad in 2002–03 and with Liverpool in 2008–09). During his first season at Real Madrid Alonso scored three goals and was considered one of the club's "most consistent" players.[73] Readers of Marca made him part of their La tiga team of the season, as their choice defensive midfielder; the only other Real Madrid player featured was Cristiano Ronaldo.[74] Alonso received the same accolade from ESPN Soccernet.[75] He was also a nominee in the LFP Awards, awards given out by the Liga de Fútbol Profesional, the Spanish Football league. Alonso was nominated in the Best Midfielder category, alongside Xavi and Javi Martínez.[76] Several members of the Spanish press, as well as a number of Real Madrid supporters, gave Alonso a new nickname during the season: La Barba Roja (The Red Beard).[77]
2010–11 season[link]
His second season at Real Madrid started with the arrival of a new manager, José Mourinho. He was given the number 14 jersey, after the departure of the vice-captain Guti.[78] On 6 June, When asked if would ever consider returning to Liverpool, Alonso told Liverpool.tv "Why not?", he also said "At the moment I don't know what is going to happen, but it could be a possibility. Never say never".[79] Alonso scored the equalizing goal against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on 14 August.
2011–12 season[link]
Xabi Alonso started his third season at Real Madrid by scoring the second goal in a 2–2 draw against Barcelona in the 2011 Supercopa de España at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. On 21 September 2011, he played his 100th official game for Real Madrid in the 0–0 draw against Racing Santander. Alonso continued to be an undisputed force in the starting eleven and ultimately claimed the first league title of his career.
International career[link]
Euro 2004[link]
Alonso was a substitute in Spain's 1–0 victory against Russia and played a full 90 minutes against Portugal. Spain were knocked out in the group stage.[13]
2006 World Cup[link]
Alonso was named in the Spanish squad for the 2006 World Cup and he scored Spain's first goal of the tournament, his first international goal, against Ukraine on 14 June 2006.[80] Despite a successful group phase, where Spain won all their games, Alonso did not achieve international glory as the team were beaten by the eventual finalists France in the first knockout stage of the tournament.[81]
Euro 2008[link]
Liverpool's 2007–08 season finished trophyless but the opportunity to win honours awaited Alonso in the form of the Euro 2008 tournament. Alonso featured mainly as a substitute but, with key players resting, he captained Spain in the final group game against Greece, earning the man of the match award.[82] Despite a strong performance, he could not attain a starting position in the team, highlighting Spain's strength in depth.[83] Spain went on to win the tournament and he featured in four of Spain's six matches.[84] Speaking to Guillem Balague, he said that Spain's victory was deserved and the players' teamwork had been crucial to the team's undefeated run in the tournament. The Basque was ecstatic at the achievement, declaring "Right now, we're all just living the moment. It's incredible and we're all walking around in a dream. It's fantastic".[85] Alonso's international success continued as he scored twice in a 3–0 win in a friendly against Denmark in August.[86]
2010 World Cup[link]
Xabi Alonso started every game for Spain during the 2010 tournament, playing alongside Sergio Busquets and Xavi in midfield and helping his side to lift their first ever World Cup trophy.[87] In the 28th minute of the final against the Netherlands he received a Kung fu-style kick to the chest from Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong, this left Alonso in pain and in fear of a broken rib.[88] Despite this pain, he continued playing on for another hour.
Basque Country[link]
Alonso made his debut for the Basque Country official football team in a friendly against Ghana on 29 December 2001[89] and receives regular call ups since, while – due to his busy club schedule – not always being able to appear. Most recently, Alonso appeared for Euskal Selekzioa on 28 December, 2011 [90] in a 0-2 loss to Tunisia[91]
Personal life[link]
Alonso was regarded as a quiet and friendly person by his former teammates at Liverpool.[92] He is married to Nagore Aramburu and the couple have 2 children: Jontxu and Ane. Alonso stayed in Merseyside to be at her side while she gave birth, later saying: "It was a little frustrating to miss the match against Inter but I have to be with my family at times like these."[93] His decision to place his family ahead of an Champions League tie caused much friction with manager Rafa Benítez.[94][95][96] On 30 March 2010 they had their second child; a girl named Ane Alonso Aranburu .[97]
Alonso and Arsenal player Mikel Arteta were neighbours on the same street while growing up in San Sebastián and also lived near each other in Liverpool.[98] Alonso convinced Arteta to transfer to Everton after he told him how happy he was living in Liverpool.[99] Alonso also helped persuade former Real Sociedad team mate Juan Ugarte to make a move to Wales by joining Wrexham in 2004.[100]
His brother, Mikel Alonso plays for English team Charlton Athletic, having previously spent a season on loan at Bolton Wanderers in the 2007–08 season with an option for a permanent deal.[101][102] However, the team opted not to extend the loan deal and he returned to Spain to train with Xabi Alonso's former club, Real Sociedad.[103] Alonso also has another brother involved in football, Jon, who works as a referee.[104]
Alonso is a Meath Gaelic football supporter. His interest in the Irish sport stems from the age of 15 when he went to the Irish town of Kells, County Meath on a school exchange programme to learn English, where he played it in his spare time.
Even while playing at Real Madrid, Alonso has declared himself a Liverpool supporter and returns to watch games at Anfield when his schedule allows. He was quoted in The Times Online in 2011 as saying: "I am still a Liverpool fan and will be forever, absolutely" and that he will raise his Liverpool-born son as a Red supporter.[105]
Alonso is also the Director of Communications at Laspalmas.dk, a Danish supporter club for the Spanish club Las Palmas, who currently plays in the Segunda División.[106]
Career statistics[link]
Club[link]
- As of 13 May 2012
| Club | Season | League | Cup1 | League Cup | Europe | Other2 | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real Sociedad | 1999–2000 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 6 | 0 | ||
| Total | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 6 | 0 | |||
| Eibar | 2000–01 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 14 | 0 | ||
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 14 | 0 | |||
| Real Sociedad | 2000–01 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 18 | 0 | ||
| 2001–02 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 29 | 3 | |||
| 2002–03 | 33 | 3 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 34 | 3 | |||
| 2003–04 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 8 | 1 | – | 42 | 4 | |||
| Total | 114 | 9 | 1 | 0 | – | 8 | 1 | – | 123 | 10 | |||
| Liverpool | 2004–05 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | – | 32 | 3 | |
| 2005–06 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 5 | |
| 2006–07 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 4 | |
| 2007–08 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | – | 27 | 2 | ||
| 2008–09 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | – | 47 | 5 | ||
| Total | 143 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 210 | 19 | |
| Real Madrid | 2009–10 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 7 | 0 | – | 41 | 3 | ||
| 2010–11 | 34 | 0 | 7 | 1 | – | 11 | 0 | – | 52 | 1 | |||
| 2011–12 | 36 | 1 | 4 | 0 | – | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 52 | 2 | ||
| Total | 104 | 4 | 11 | 1 | – | 28 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 145 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 380 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 83 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 498 | 35 | |
- 1 Includes FA Cup and Copa del Rey
- 2 Includes UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Community Shield and Supercopa de España
International[link]
- As of 4 June 2011
| National team | Season | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | ||||
| 2002–03 | 5 | 0 | - | |
| 2003–04 | 11 | 0 | - | |
| 2004–05 | 6 | 0 | - | |
| 2005–06 | 11 | 1 | - | |
| 2006–07 | 6 | 0 | - | |
| 2007–08 | 14 | 2 | - | |
| 2008–09 | 12 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2009–10 | 13 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2010–11 | 14 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2011–12 | 13 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2012–13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career total | 92 | 14 | 8 | |
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 14 June 2006 | Zentralstadion, Leipzig, Germany |  Ukraine |
1 – 0 | 4 – 0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup |
| 2. | 20 August 2008 | Parken Stadium, Denmark |  Denmark |
1 – 0 | 3 – 0 | Friendly |
| 3. | 20 August 2008 | Parken Stadium, Denmark | Denmark |
3 – 0 | 3 – 0 | Friendly |
| 4. | 1 April 2009 | Ali Sami Yen Stadium, Turkey |  Turkey |
1 – 1 | 2 – 1 | 2010 World Cup Qualifier |
| 5. | 28 June 2009 | Royal Bafokeng Stadium, South Africa |  South Africa |
3 – 2 | 3 – 2 | 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup |
| 6. | 14 November 2009 | Vicente Calderon Stadium, Spain |  Argentina |
1 – 0 | 2 – 1 | Friendly |
| 7. | 14 November 2009 | Vicente Calderon Stadium, Spain | Argentina |
2 – 1 | 2 – 1 | Friendly |
| 8. | 29 May 2010 | Tivoli Nuevo Stadium, Austria |  Saudi Arabia |
2 – 1 | 3 – 2 | Friendly |
| 9. | 8 June 2010 | Estadio Nueva Condomina, Spain |  Poland |
3 – 0 | 6 – 0 | Friendly |
| 10. | 7 June 2011 | Estadio José Antonio Anzoátegui, Venezuela |  Venezuela |
0 – 3 | 0 - 3 | Friendly |
| 11. | 10 August 2011 | Stadio San Nicola, Italy |  Italy |
1 – 1 | 2 - 1 | Friendly |
| 12. | 7 October 2011 | Generali Arena, Czech Republic |  Czech Republic |
0 – 2 | 0 - 2 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying |
Honours[link]
Club[link]
- Liverpool
- FA Cup (1): 2006
- FA Community Shield (1): 2006
- UEFA Champions League (1): 2004–05
- UEFA Super Cup (1): 2005
- Real Madrid
- La Liga (1): 2011–12
- Copa del Rey (1): 2010–11
Country[link]
- Spain
- FIFA World Cup: 2010
- UEFA European Football Championship: 2008
- FIFA Confederations Cup: Third-place 2009
Individual[link]
Decorations[link]
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External links[link]
- Profile on Real Madrid official website
- Xabi Alonso at La Liga
- National team data (Spanish)
- 2010 FIFA World Cup profile
- Xabi Alonso at National-Football-Teams.com
- Xabi Alonso – FIFA competition record
- Xabi Alonso – UEFA competition record
- Xabi Alonso on Twitter (Spanish)/(English)
- Xabi Alonso career stats at Soccerbase
- BDFutbol profile
- Profile at BBC Sport
- LFCHistory.net Profile
- Profile at ESPN
- Transfermarkt profile
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| Name | Xabier Alonso Olano |
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| Short description | Footballer |
| Date of birth | 25 November 1981 |
| Place of birth | Tolosa, Spain |
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.jpg) Balotelli playing for Inter in 2009. |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mario Barwuah Balotelli[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1990-08-12) 12 August 1990 (age 21)[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Palermo, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[3] | ||
| Playing position | Striker[2] | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Manchester City | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2005 | Lumezzane | ||
| 2006–2007 | Internazionale | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005–2006 | Lumezzane | 2 | (0) |
| 2007–2010 | Internazionale | 59 | (20) |
| 2010– | Manchester City | 40 | (19) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2008–2010 | Italy U21 | 16 | (6) |
| 2010– | Italy | 8 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 May 2012. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Mario Barwuah Balotelli (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmaːrjo baloˈtɛlli]; born 12 August 1990) is an Italian footballer of Ghanaian descent who plays as a striker for Manchester City and the Italian national team.[4][5] He started his professional football career at Lumezzane and played for the first team twice before having an unsuccessful trial at FC Barcelona,[6] and subsequently joining Internazionale in 2007. Inter manager Roberto Mancini brought Balotelli into the first team, but when Mancini left, Balotelli's disciplinary record fell away. He had a strained relationship with new head coach José Mourinho and was suspended from Inter's first team in January 2009 after a number of disciplinary problems.
His problems deepened in March 2010 when he came under heavy criticism by Inter fans after he appeared on the Italian TV show Striscia la notizia, wearing an A.C. Milan jersey. This damaged the prospect of him having a long career at Inter, but he did make several appearances after that. With doubts over his career at Inter, former coach Roberto Mancini at Manchester City gave Balotelli a fresh chance at a new club. He joined Manchester City in August 2010, where his performances and off-field activities have continued to be controversial and enigmatic. Balotelli earned his first cap for the Italian national team on 10 August 2010, in a friendly match against the Côte d'Ivoire thus making him the first black player to play for the Italian national football team.
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Early life[link]
Mario Balotelli was born in Palermo, Sicily, to Ghanaian immigrants Thomas and Rose Barwuah. The family moved to Bagnolo Mella in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, shortly after he was born.[7] As an infant, he had life-threatening complications with his intestines which led to a series of operations, although his condition had improved by 1992. Mario's health problems and the family's cramped living conditions meant the Barwuahs decided to ask for the help of social services who recommended that he be fostered.[7] In 1993, the Barwuah family agreed to entrust the three-year-old boy to Francesco and Silvia Balotelli,[7] with the legal move formalized by the Court of Brescia.[8] When Mario Balotelli became famous, his biological parents asked for his return. He later accused them of "glory hunting", stating that they only wanted him back because of the prominence he had gained.[9] According to Law 91 of 5 February 1992,[10] Balotelli had to wait until his 18th birthday to request Italian citizenship, as the Balotellis had not adopted him, and he officially gained citizenship on 13 August 2008.[11]
He has three biological siblings, Abigail, Enoch and Angel. [12] Enoch Barwuah, two years his junior, had a trial at English Premier League side Stoke City in December 2011.[13]
Club career[link]
Lumezzane[link]
Balotelli began his career with Lumezzane. At the age of 15 he was promoted to the first team, making his first team debut in a Serie C1 league match against Padova.[14]
Internazionale[link]
Having had an unsuccessful trial with FC Barcelona at the age of 15,[15] Balotelli was signed by F.C. Internazionale Milano in 2006 on loan with a pre-set price of €150,000 to co-own the player.[16] In June 2007 Inter excised the option and purchased another half for additional €190,000.[16] He made his first team and Serie A debut on 16 December 2007 replacing David Suazo in a 2–0 win against Cagliari.[17] Three days later he featured in the starting lineup in a Coppa Italia match against Reggina, scoring two goals in a 4–1 win.[18] Balotelli gained national attention after he scored two goals against Juventus in the return leg of the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, being instrumental in a 3–2 away win for Inter.[19] His first Serie A goal then came in April 2008 in a 2–0 away win against Atalanta.[20] Inter went on to win the 2007–08 Serie A.[21] Balotelli was a substitute in the 2008 Supercoppa Italiana final against A.S. Roma. He came on as a replacement for Luís Figo, scoring in the 83rd minute. Inter went on to win the final 6–5 on penalties after the match ended 2–2.
In November 2008 he scored his first Champions League goal in a 3–3 draw against Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta, becoming the youngest Inter player (at 18 years and 85 days) to score in the Champions League. This beat the previous record set by Obafemi Martins at 18 years and 145 days.[22] In April 2009 Balotelli scored Inter's goal in a 1–1 draw with Juventus and was racially abused by Juventus fans throughout the game, including chants such as "Black Italians do not exist". This led to Massimo Moratti saying that he would have pulled the team off the pitch if he had been present.[23] The racist chants were also condemned by Juventus chairman Giovanni Cobolli Gigli and Juventus were given a one game home-fan ban because of the incident.[24] Inter won Serie A for the fourth time in a row.[25]
In his second season with Inter, Balotelli had a number of disciplinary problems, most notably involving head coach José Mourinho who excluded him from the first team in the second half of January 2009. Earlier that season Mourinho had accused Balotelli of showing a lack of effort in training[26] stating "as far as I'm concerned, a young boy like him cannot allow himself to train less than people like Figo, Córdoba, and Zanetti."[27] Balotelli continued to be the subject of racist chants throughout the season, becoming the focus of Juventus fans even during games not involving Inter, leading to Juventus being fined twice and the club ultimately punished with a partial stadium closure.[28]
Balotelli's disciplinary problems, and his difficult relationship with Mourinho, continued in the 2009–10 season. In November Inter drew 1–1 against Roma and Mourinho criticized his players, even going as far as saying that Balotelli "came close to a zero rating".[29] The young striker again incurred the wrath of Juve (Juventus) fans in the heated Derby d'Italia away encounter with Juventus on 5 December 2009 which Inter lost 2–1. When he was elbowed by Juve midfielder Felipe Melo in the shoulder he fell on the pitch clutching his face and was promptly booked, while Melo was sent off for a second yellow card. The incident sparked a fiery altercation between teammate Thiago Motta and Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.[30][31] The tension between player and manager reached its peak on the eve of the UEFA Champions League second leg against Chelsea after the young striker was not called-up, following an altercation with Mourinho.[32] Despite Inter's 1–0 win at Stamford Bridge, London, Balotelli was criticized by several senior players including captain Javier Zanetti[33] and veteran defender Marco Materazzi as well as his own agent.[34] In March he came under heavy criticism from fans after he publicly sported an A.C. Milan (Inter's cross-town rivals) jersey on the Italian show Striscia la Notizia.[35]
Balotelli released a statement of apology in Inter Milan's official website that read:
| “ | "I am sorry for the situation that has been created recently. I am the first person who has suffered because I adore football and I want to play, and now I am waiting in silence so I can return to being useful to my team. I want to put the past behind me, look to the future and concentrate on the upcoming commitments and make myself ready."
Mario Balotelli[36] |
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After a spell out of the team, Balotelli was recalled for the match against Bologna and he marked his return with a goal in their 3–0 win.[37] He soon caused controversy again in the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona on 20 April as he threw his jersey on the ground after the final whistle, in response to Inter fans who had booed him for his poor performance.[38] This led to an attempt by a small group of supporters to physically attack Balotelli after the end of the game. His behaviour brought disapproval from fans, team-mates and football pundits.[39]
Manchester City[link]
2010–11[link]
After weeks of speculation Inter reached an agreement for Balotelli's transfer to Manchester City on 12 August 2010, for €22 million. for which Inter made a profit of €21.856 million.[40][41] At Manchester City Balotelli reunited with his former boss, Roberto Mancini.[42] who said, "his style of play will suit the Premier League, and because he is still so young there is a big chance for him to improve. He is a strong and exciting player, and City fans will enjoy watching him".[43]
On 19 August 2010 Balotelli came on as a substitute to score in his debut against Politehnica Timişoara in a 1–0 away win in the Europa League.[44] Unfortunately he injured the lateral meniscus in his right knee in the match and on 8 September he underwent surgery that saw him sidelined until October.[45] Balotelli eventually made his Premier League debut on 24 October as a substitute in a 3–0 home defeat to Arsenal[46] and made his full debut on 30 October in a 2–1 away defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.[47] Balotelli scored his first and second Premier League goals on 7 November in a 2–0 away win to West Brom.[48] In the same game Balotelli received a red card for violent conduct as the result of a clash with Youssuf Mulumbu, which his manager Roberto Mancini described as unfair.[49] Balotelli scored the first two of City's three goals in the 3–0 win over FC Red Bull Salzburg in Manchester City's Europa League group stage match.[50]
On 21 December 2010 Balotelli won the Golden Boy Award, saying that only one of the past winners was slightly better than he was – Lionel Messi. He also claimed not to know of Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, the player he narrowly beat to the award.[51] On 28 December 2010 Balotelli scored his first Premier League hat-trick in a 4–0 win over Aston Villa.[52] Despite this Balotelli still had problems and in March 2011 he was sent off in the second-leg of Manchester City's Europa League tie with Dynamo Kiev.[53] On 14 May 2011 Balotelli was man of the match in the 2011 FA Cup Final as Manchester City defeated Stoke City 1–0 to win their first trophy in thirty-five years.[54]
2011–12[link]
Balotelli scored his first goal of the 2011–12 campaign in a 2–0 Carling Cup win against Birmingham City. He followed this up with the opening goal against Everton three days later. On 1 October 2011 he scored his third goal in as many games in a 4–0 win away to Blackburn Rovers. Balotelli scored the opening two goals and forced the dismissal of Jonny Evans as City beat Manchester United 6–1 at Old Trafford on 23 October 2011.[55] Balotelli made his Champions League debut for Man City on 2 November 2011, in the return match against Villarreal. He scored from the penalty spot on the stroke of half time during the match, scoring his first CL goal for them in the process and his seventh goal overall in the season.[56] On November 27, Balotelli came on as a 65th minute substitute against Liverpool, and was sent off after receiving two yellow cards.[57] Balotelli scored using his right shoulder in City's 5–1 win over Norwich on 3 December.[58] He put City 1–0 up against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge after just two minutes on 12 December, although Chelsea rallied to win 2–1.[59]
On 22 January 2012, Balotelli came on as a substitute during a match against Tottenham Hotspur. He appeared to stamp on Scott Parker during the match against Tottenham. He was already booked but did not get a second yellow from referee Howard Webb who did not see the incident.[60] Balotelli subsequently scored his first goal of 2012 , a injury-time penalty which secured a 3–2 win for City.[61] He was charged for violent conduct for the kick against Scott Parker and was suspended for four matches, three for violent conduct and one for his second sending off.[60] On 25 February, he scored his 10th league goal of the season in a 3–0 home win against Blackburn Rovers.[62] He scored again the following game this time in a 2–0 win against Bolton.[63] On 31 March, Balotelli scored twice as City drew 3–3 at home to Sunderland. However, Balotelli was criticised for his actions in the match, after squabbling with Aleksandar Kolarov over a free kick. Roberto Mancini claimed after the game he had considered substituting Balotelli just five minutes into the match.[64] On 8 April 2012, Balotelli received his fourth red card, after earning his second yellow card during the match both against Bacary Sagna, during City's 1–0 loss to Arsenal in April 2012, after "a dangerous, chaotic, birdbrain performance".[65] After the Arsenal match, Mancini appeared to have finally lost his patience with Balotelli, suggesting that Balotelli would not play any part in the remainder of City's season and be sold by the club.[66] Despite this, Balotelli did make an appearance as a late substitute in the last game of the season, a title-deciding match against Queens Park Rangers. Balotelli provided the assist that allowed Sergio Aguero to score the 94th-minute winner that won City their first league title since 1968.
International career[link]
Balotelli was unable to answer call-ups to the Italian national under-15 and under-17 teams as he was still considered to be a Ghanaian immigrant.[67]
On 7 August 2007, five days before his 17th birthday, Balotelli received his first senior International call-up for Ghana from their coach Claude Le Roy for a friendly against Senegal at the New Den stadium in London, England, on 21 August 2007.[68] He declined the offer citing once again his willingness to play for Italy when he became eligible.[69] He also stated his willingness to represent Italy at international level once he acquired an Italian passport.[70]
Italy U-21 coach Pierluigi Casiraghi stated his intention to call up Balotelli once he obtained Italian citizenship. On 13 August 2008 Balotelli was finally given Italian citizenship[71] and Casiraghi called him to join the Italy national under-21 football team "Azzurrini" on 29 August for the matches against Greece and Croatia.[72] In his debut on 5 September 2008 he scored his first international goal in a 1–1 draw with the Greek U-21's.
Balotelli was named in the final 23-man squad for the 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championships and scored the opening goal against the hosts Sweden in the 23rd minute. Barely 15 minutes later he was shown a red card for retaliating against a Swedish midfielder Pontus Wernbloom.[73]
Balotelli received his first call-up for the Italian senior team, as part of the squad announced by new head coach Cesare Prandelli, for a friendly match against Côte d'Ivoire - the first match after the 2010 World Cup. With the match, he became the first Black player to play with the Italian national team.[74] On 10 August 2010, two days before his 20th birthday, he made his debut in that match partnering Cassano and Amauri in a 0–1 loss.[75] On 11 November 2011, Balotelli scored his first senior international goal in a 2–0 win against Poland at Stadion Miejski in Wroclaw, Poland.[76]
Style of play[link]
Balotelli is credited with pace, a forceful shot and technical ability, but criticised for a petulant attitude.[77] He is often nicknamed mario the magician because of his skill with the ball and "Super Mario"[78][79] and can play anywhere along the front line. Balotelli is also a set-piece specialist[citation needed] and is regarded as a promising but difficult young striker.[citation needed]
Personality and reputation[link]
"The problem is because of his age, he can make some mistakes. He's Mario. He's crazy – but I love him because he's a good guy."
"I told him, if you played with me 10 years ago I would give you every day maybe one punch in your head. There are different ways to help a guy like Mario. I don't speak with him every day, otherwise I would need a psychologist, but I speak with him because I don't want him to lose his quality. If Mario is not one of the best players in the world it will be his fault, because he has everything. Mario can be one of the top players in Europe. I don't want him to lose his talent."
Mancini in April 2012[81]
"I've finished my words for him. I've finished. He is not a bad guy and a fantastic player but I'm very sorry for him as he continues to lose his talent and his quality. I don't have any words for his behaviour. I hope for him he can understand he is in a bad way for his future and I really hope that he can change his behaviour in the future. But I'm finished."
Balotelli has been given a reputation by the media for being a difficult character and taking part in questionable activities. Manchester City supporters have a chant with lyrics referring to his behaviour[82], while musician Tinchy Stryder recorded a song in Balotelli's honour.[83]
Within days of joining Manchester City, Balotelli was involved in a car crash.[84] It was reported that Balotelli was carrying £5000 cash at the time - and that when a police officer asked why he had such a large sum of cash Balotelli replied: "Because I am rich".[85] Off-field activities involving Balotelli have included driving into a women's prison in Italy[86] and throwing darts at a youth team player during a training ground 'prank'.[87] Balotelli has also been subjected to tabloid rumours about him confronting a bully in a school after querying why a young City fan was not at school[88] and giving £1000 to a homeless man on the streets of Manchester,[89] allegations which subsequently turned out to be false.[90][91] Video footage before City's Europa League clash with Dinamo Kiev in March 2011 showed Balotelli requiring assistance to put on a training bib,[92] an incident which teammate Edin Džeko was seen mimicking the following week in the warm up before City's game at Chelsea.[93] In September 2011, Balotelli was reportedly seen using his iPad whilst on the substitutes' bench for Italy during their game with the Faroe Islands,[94] although he denied this on a visit to a prison later that week.[95] Balotelli has turned the garden of his Manchester home into a racetrack for quadbikes.[96] Balotelli celebrated his goal against Manchester United in October 2011 by unveiling a shirt with the words: "Why always me?" on it - a celebration which seemingly disputes the accuracy of newspaper reports.[97] The day before the match a firework was set off in Balotelli's home, and later that week he was unveiled as an ambassador for firework safety.[98][99] On 5 November 2011, at the annual fireworks display at Edenbridge, Kent, a 12 m tall effigy of Balotelli was burned.[100]
In December 2011, Balotelli broke a 48-hour curfew before City's game against Chelsea to go to a curry house, although he "was not drinking alcohol, signed autographs, posed for pictures with fellow diners and was involved in a mock sword-fight using rolling pins". The club launched an internal investigation and he could face disciplinary action.[101] In the same month, it was reported that Balotelli visited his local church where he donated £200 and then visited a pub in Chorlton-cum-Hardy where he bought a £1000 round.[102] Balotelli's jaunt and donation to church was later confirmed by the church's priest.[103]
Balotelli made an unexpected appearance at Andrea Stramaccioni's first press conference as Inter Milan coach on March 2012. Balotelli entered the press room, shook Stramaccioni's hand and those of other people at the podium before leaving the press conference amidst some laughter from the crowd.[104]
After Manchester City won the league on 13th May 2012, Balotelli promised on BBC Radio One to record a song in commemoration of the feat, entitled "Mr Mario and the Sky Blues".
Balotelli considers himself a "genius" and this is why he thinks he is misunderstood.[105]
International goals[link]
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 November 2011 | Stadion Miejski, Wrocław, Poland | Poland |
0–1 | 0–2 | Friendly | |||||
| Correct as of 11 November 2011 | |||||||||||
Career statistics[link]
- As of 13 May 2012.[106]
| Club | Season | League | Cup1 | Europe | Other2 | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lumezzane | 2005–06 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Internazionale | 2007–08 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 7 |
| 2008–09 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 10 | |
| 2009–10 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 11 | |
| Total | 59 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 86 | 28 | |
| Manchester City | 2010–11 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 10 |
| 2011–12 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 17 | |
| Total | 40 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 27 | |
| Career Total | 101 | 39 | 18 | 7 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 148 | 55 | |
- 1 Includes Football League Cup
- 2 Includes Supercoppa Italiana, UEFA Super Cup and FA Community Shield
Honours[link]
Club[link]
- Internazionale
- Serie A (3): 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10
- Coppa Italia (1): 2009–10
- Supercoppa Italiana (1): 2008
- UEFA Champions League (1): 2009–10
- Manchester City
- FA Cup (1): 2010–11
- Premier League (1): 2011–12
Individual[link]
- Golden Boy Award (1): 2010
- FA Cup Final Man of the Match: 2011
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| Place of birth | Palermo, Italy |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Royston Rickie Drenthe | ||
| Date of birth | (1987-04-08) 8 April 1987 (age 25) | ||
| Place of birth | Rotterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger / Full back | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Real Madrid | ||
| Number | - | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–2000 | Neptunus | ||
| 2000–2003 | Feyenoord | ||
| 2003–2005 | Excelsior | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2005–2007 | Feyenoord | 29 | (0) |
| 2007– | Real Madrid | 46 | (2) |
| 2010–2011 | → Hércules (loan) | 17 | (4) |
| 2011–2012 | → Everton (loan) | 21 | (3) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2006–2007 | Netherlands U21 | 24 | (7) |
| 2008 | Netherlands B | 1 | (0) |
| 2010– | Netherlands | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of match played 9 April 2012. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Royston Rickie Drenthe (born 8 April 1987) is a Dutch footballer who plays for Real Madrid. Mainly a left winger, he can also operate as a left back.
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Club career[link]
Youth[link]
Born in Rotterdam, Drenthe joined local side Feyenoord's youth system at the age of 13, playing mainly as a winger during his junior years. After disciplinary issues during a trip to Switzerland with the B side, coach Marcel Bout wanted him to leave the club, but everything was resolved after the intervention of Rob Baan, the director of football.
Bout hardly used Drenthe in his subsequent line-ups, and, at the end of the season, the 16-year old was named as one of eleven players whose future at the club was questionable. He eventually moved to Feyenoord feeder club SBV Excelsior.
Drenthe improved during the two years he played at Excelsior, with coach Marco van Lochem successfully playing him as left back. After impressing his former side's coaching staff, he was asked to rejoin the club, and accepted.
Feyenoord[link]
In the 2005–06 season, Drenthe reached Feyenoord's first team, managed by his former youth coach Henk Fräser, and had to compete for first-choice status with Mohammed Hammouti. After scoring three goals against AFC Ajax in the Otten Cup, a youth tournament organized by PSV Eindhoven, as a winger, he began training with the main squad, while still appearing for the reserves.
In the same week where he helped to a 5–1 win at Ajax with the second team, Drenthe was offered a professional contract at Feyenoord. Manager Erwin Koeman handed him his Eredivisie debut, against Vitesse at the Gelredome and the player finished the season with three matches.
In 2006–07, Feyenoord signed veteran Belgian Philippe Léonard, while Pascal Bosschaart was also still part of the squad. After the former suffered an injury and the latter was transferred to ADO Den Haag, Drenthe became first-choice as Feyenoord finished seventh in the league.
After winning at the European Under-21 Championship with the Netherlands, and following transfer speculation in the press,[1] Feyenoord agreed to a €14 million bid by Real Madrid, after Drenthe decided to take his club to court if they did not want to let him go.[2][3][4]
Real Madrid[link]
Drenthe was presented as a Real Madrid player on 13 August 2007, alongside compatriot Wesley Sneijder. He made his official debut as a midfielder, in the second leg of the season's Spanish Supercup against Sevilla FC, and scored the 1–1 equaliser from 40 yards out, with the ball hitting the crossbar and crossing the line; the Merengues, however, lost 3–5 at home and 3–6 on aggregate.
Drenthe played regularly for Real Madrid in his debut season, in both left-wing positions, but began appearing less after the development of Brazilian Marcelo, being inclusively dropped from the list of 18 by manager Bernd Schuster in several games: after being left out for the match against Valencia CF, he stormed out of the training ground. He finished the campaign with 18 league appearances (plus four in the season's UEFA Champions League), scoring his first league goal against Real Valladolid, in a 7–0 home routing on 10 February 2008.
Despite rumours of him leaving the club on loan, Drenthe featured in 15 of Real Madrid's first 18 games of the 2008–09 season. However, he also suffered from anxiety issues after being booed by the club's supporters during a 1–0 home win against Deportivo de La Coruña and did not feature for the club for a period, although manager Juande Ramos offered the player his support and insisted he would help him.[5] The manager later revealed that the player asked not to be picked for the three games after the Deportivo fixture.[6]
On 31 August 2010, after having appeared rarely in his third season, Drenthe was loaned to Hércules CF in a season-long move.[7] He made his debut on 11 September, in a 2–0 away win against FC Barcelona.[8] He scored his first goal for the club on 14 November, netting from a free kick against Real Sociedad, in a 2–1 home victory.[9] His performances with the Alicante team were subsequently praised by the Spanish press.[10] However, the player would soon fall out of favour with the club's board of directors and coaching staff after arriving one week after the winter break ended, citing a "loss of confidence in Hércules management", rather than what was previously perceived as "a protest over unpaid wages".[11]
On 3 April 2011, in his second game after his suspension, Drenthe scored twice to help Hércules to its first away win since September, 3–1 against Real Sociedad.[12] He ended the season with 15 starts in 1,299 minutes of action, with his team being finally relegated.
Everton[link]
On 31 August 2011, Drenthe joined Everton on a season-long loan deal.[13] He made his Premier League debut as a second-half substitute in the 2–2 home draw against Aston Villa, on 10 September. Again from the bench, against Wigan Athletic, he scored in the 97th minute to round off a 3–1 home victory.[14][15]
Drenthe made his first start for Everton on 21 September 2011, in a Football League Cup game against West Bromwich Albion, assisting the winning goal for Phil Neville in the 13th minute of extra time (2–1 home win).[16] On his full league debut, at Fulham on 23 October, he found the net just three minutes into the game, in an eventual 3–1 win.[17]
On 21 December 2011, after three weeks out of the game due to an ankle injury, Drenthe assisted Leon Osman for the game's only goal at home against Swansea City.[18] On 18 February of the following year, against Blackpool for the season's FA Cup, he scored after just 49 seconds in a 2–0 home success.[19] Drenthe started in the next game for Everton, scoring a powerful low drive from 20 yards out for the first goal of the 1–1 away draw against Queens Park Rangers.[20]
In March, Drenthe was given a leave of absence on compassionate grounds and upon returning he reported late for training. This resulted in manager David Moyes omitting the player from Everton's FA Cup semi-final squad and he was also told to stay away from the club.[21]
In May, Drenthe accused FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi of being racist, saying that Messi repeatedly calling him "negro" after an on-field altercation. Drenthe locked horns with Messi a number of times during his spells at Real Madrid and Hércules CF from 2007-2011.[22]
International career[link]
After his first full season at Feyenoord, Drenthe was called by Dutch under-21 coach Foppe de Haan to be part of his squad for the 2007 UEFA European Championship, which was held in the Netherlands.
He was one of the most important players in the second consecutive title of the competition for the Jong Oranje, being chosen by UEFA as player of the tournament.[23] The following year, he represented the nation at the 2008 Summer Olympics.[24]
On 14 November 2010, Drenthe was selected for the first time for the Dutch senior team, as coach Bert van Marwijk picked him as a late replacement for injured Urby Emanuelson. Three days later, he made his debut, coming on as a second half substitute in the 1–0 friendly win with Turkey.
Club statistics[link]
- As of match played 9 April 2012.
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||||||
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| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Feyenoord | 2005–06 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006–07 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Totals | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 31 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Real Madrid | 2007–08 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008–09 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009–10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 11 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Totals | 46 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 61 | 4 | 4 | |
| Hércules | 2010–11 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 | 4 | 1 | |||||
| Totals | 17 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 | 4 | 1 | ||||||
| Everton | 2011–12 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 27 | 4 | 7 | |||||
| Totals | 21 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 27 | 4 | 7 | ||||||
| Career totals | 113 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 138 | 12 | 12 | |
Honours[link]
Club[link]
- Real Madrid:
- La Liga: 2007–08
- Supercopa de España: 2008; Runner-up 2007
Country[link]
Individual[link]
Personal[link]
Drenthe's younger brother, Giovanni, is also a footballer. The striker opted to represent Suriname internationally.[25]
He dated Spanish Playboy model Malena Gracia.[26]
Drenthe recorded a rap song with his friend U-Niq, called "Tak Takie".[27]
References[link]
- ^ "Chelsea target Drenthe looks to Madrid". Mail Online. 27 July 2007. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-471270/Chelsea-target-Drenthe-looks-Madrid.html.
- ^ El Madrid fichó ayer a Drenthe por 13 millones (Madrid signed Drenthe yesterday for 13 million; Diario AS, 9 August 2007 (Spanish)
- ^ Real Madrid signs Royston Drenthe from Feyenoord ABC Goal, 9 August 2007
- ^ Real Madrid y Feyenoord llegan a un acuerdo para el traspaso de Royston Drenthe (Real Madrid and Feyenoord agree on Royston Drenthe transfer); Real Madrid's website, 9 August 2007 (Spanish)
- ^ Drenthe hit by anxiety; Sky Sports, 16 February 2009
- ^ Real Madrid’s Drenthe asking not to be picked due to anxiety; Sindh Today, 16 February 2009
- ^ Official announcement: Royston Drenthe loaned to Hercules C.F.; Real Madrid's website, 31 August 2010.
- ^ Barcelona vs Hercules report; Goal.com, 12 September 2010
- ^ Duo on song for Hercules; ESPN Soccernet, 14 November 2010
- ^ La madurez de Drenthe (The maturity of Drenthe); El País, 16 November 2010 (Spanish)
- ^ Drenthe offers Hercules explanations after stay away; Reuters, 7 January 2011
- ^ Hercules claim giant win; ESPN Soccernet, 3 April 2011
- ^ Blues secure Drenthe deal; Everton's official website, 31 August 2011
- ^ Everton 3 Wigan Athletic 1: match report; The Daily Telegraph, 17 September 2011
- ^ Late goals lift Toffees; ESPN Soccernet, 17 September 2011
- ^ Neville sinks Baggies; ESPN Soccernet, 21 September 2011
- ^ Saha inspires Everton victory; ESPN Soccernet, 23 October 2011
- ^ "Everton 1-0 Swansea". BBC Sport. 21 December 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/16173159.stm. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
- ^ Blackpool rocked by quick-fire Toffees; ESPN Soccernet, 18 February 2012
- ^ Distin - Drenthe can't be tamed; Sky Sports, 5 March 2012
- ^ "Royston Drenthe told to stay away by Everton after discipline breach". The Guardian. 15 April 2012. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/apr/15/royston-drenthe-everton-real-madrid?newsfeed=true. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ "Royston Drenthe accuses Lionel Messi of racist remarks". inside World Soccer. 10 May 2012. http://www.insideworldsoccer.com/2012/05/royston-drenthe-lionel-messi-negro.html.
- ^ 2007: Royston Drenthe UEFA.com
- ^ Royston Drenthe – FIFA competition record
- ^ Suriname's little secret; FIFA.com, 15 February 2008
- ^ Reals Star Heiße Affäre mit Nackt-Model (Hot affair of Real Madrid star with nude model); Bild, 1 May 2009 (German)
- ^ U-Niq Feat. Royston Drenthe - Tak Taki Music Video; at YouTube
External links[link]
- Real Madrid official profile
- BDFutbol profile
- Royston Drenthe at National-Football-Teams.com
- FootballDatabase profile and stats
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| Name | Drenthe, Royston |
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| Short description | Dutch footballer |
| Date of birth | 8 April 1987 |
| Place of birth | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Date of death | |
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