Frenkie de Jong is a world away from his career struggles, thanks to the warm companionship of his son, Miles Jong. In an adorable social media footage, De Jong shared a father and son-moment with Miles.
Apparently, on a private training session, the 27-year-old could be seen fixing his gaze on Miles, who was sitting on the training grass, having the ball in his hands.
Miles has been the source of the footballer’s joy away from his recent career deadlock. He has frequently flaunted the newborn, relishing every moment with him.
In a footage shared by barcacentre on X, the Dutch footballer was seen full of smiles as he cradled up Miles in Barcelona stadium.
De Jong welcomed Miles as his first child in November 2023 with his longtime partner and wife Mikky Kiemeney, 27. The arrival of Miles came a year after he engaged Miles in 2022 before marrying her recently in July 2024.
The blossoming family has offered the footballer a temporary break from the realities of his dwindling career. However, he will be hoping to turn a corner away from his career struggles with Barcelona.
Follow us as we take you through key milestones and defining moments in Frenkie de Jong’s career.
Frenkie de Jong Euro 2024
Despite playing only three matches for Barcelona due to crippling injury crisis, Frenkie de Jong, who had won 54 caps with the Dutch national team, was included in the team’s 2024 Euros squad.
Ronald Koeman added the former Ajax balling midfielder to his squad for the tournament due to his experience. However, he was ruled out of the competition with another injury.
Frenkie de Jong stats
De Jong has totaled 351 club career appearances, scoring 30 goals. He made 3 appearances for Willem II, 46 for Jong Ajax, 89 for Ajax, and 213 for Barcelona. At the international scene, he has been capped 54 times by the Netherlands senior national team, scoring two goals. He made 20 La Liga, five Champions League, and two Supercopa de Espana appearances for Barcelona last season.
Frenkie de Jong age
Frenkie de Jong was born on May 17, 1997. He is 27 years old and will be celebrating his 28th birthday in 2025.
Frenkie de Jong injury history
Frenkie de Jong’s career has been marred with multiple injuries. He suffered his first injury blow in the 2017/18 season, picking up a hairline fracture in the fibula. He was out for 126 days following the injury and missed 13 games. Since the first blow, De Jong has been sidelined 14 times, missing 83 matches in all competitions.
His worst campaign was last season when he was sidelined four times – the most number of times he has gotten injured in a single season – and was out for 209 days, missing 28 matches. However, this pales into insignificance compared to the 2017/18 season when he missed 31 matches, spending 329 days on the sidelines but was injured thrice.
Frenkie de Jong wife
Frenkie de Jong is dating Hilvarenbeek-born Dutch wag, Mikky Kiemeney. They got engaged in 2022 and married in 2024. De Jong reportedly met the beautiful blonde, who is the same age as him, while they were in high school. Miles Jong is their first and only child.
Why is Frenkie de Jong not playing for Barcelona?
Frenkie de Jong is battling with injury and has seen his game time with Barcelona reduced. Late in the run-in, he managed only three appearances for the club due to incessant injuries.
How many goals does de Jong have for Barcelona?
De Jong has scored 17 goals for Barcelona in all competitions. He has 12 La Liga goals with five coming in other competitions. He scored twice last season in 20 La Liga games.
How much is de Jong’s weekly salary?
Frenkie de Jong is contracted to Barcelona till 2026. He has two years left on his Barcelona contract. He is one of the highest-paid Barcelona players with an estimated weekly wage of €721,154.
