Luuk de Jong
Luuk de Jong is a Dutch professional footballer widely regarded as one of Europe’s most consistent and dependable strikers. Born in Switzerland and raised in the Netherlands, he began his professional career at De Graafschap before moving to FC Twente, where he helped secure the club’s historic Eredivisie title in 2010.
In 2012, he made the switch to the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach, gaining valuable top-flight experience. A loan move to Newcastle United in the English Premier League followed in 2014. Later that year, he returned to the Netherlands, signing with PSV Eindhoven, where he developed into a prolific goalscorer and team captain, winning multiple Eredivisie titles and finishing as league top scorer in 2018–19.
In 2019, De Jong moved to Sevilla FC in Spain’s La Liga, where he wrote his name in history by scoring decisive goals in the 2020 UEFA Europa League semi-final and final, securing the trophy for Sevilla. He then spent the 2021–22 season on loan at FC Barcelona, becoming a fan favourite for his crucial late winners.
In the summer of 2022, De Jong returned to PSV Eindhoven, where he once again took on a leadership role, won silverware, and reclaimed the Eredivisie top scorer crown in 2023–24. He remained at PSV until 30 June 2025, cementing his legacy as one of the club’s greatest modern strikers.
In July 2025, he signed with FC Porto, adding Portuguese football to his impressive career across the Netherlands, Germany, England, and Spain.
International Career
De Jong represented the Netherlands national team 39 times between 2011 and 2022, scoring 8 goals. He appeared in major tournaments such as UEFA Euro 2012, Euro 2020, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Style & Strengths
A classic striker, Luuk de Jong is renowned for his aerial dominance, clinical finishing, and leadership qualities. He excels in hold-up play, linking midfield with attack, and thrives under pressure, making him a decisive player in big matches.
Honors & Achievements
Eredivisie Champion with FC Twente and PSV Eindhoven
Eredivisie Top Scorer (2018–19, 2023–24)
UEFA Europa League Winner with Sevilla (2020)
Multiple Dutch Cup & Johan Cruyff Shield titles with PSV Eindhoven
Dutch Footballer of the Year: 2023–24
In 2012, he made the switch to the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach, gaining valuable top-flight experience. A loan move to Newcastle United in the English Premier League followed in 2014. Later that year, he returned to the Netherlands, signing with PSV Eindhoven, where he developed into a prolific goalscorer and team captain, winning multiple Eredivisie titles and finishing as league top scorer in 2018–19.
In 2019, De Jong moved to Sevilla FC in Spain’s La Liga, where he wrote his name in history by scoring decisive goals in the 2020 UEFA Europa League semi-final and final, securing the trophy for Sevilla. He then spent the 2021–22 season on loan at FC Barcelona, becoming a fan favourite for his crucial late winners.
In the summer of 2022, De Jong returned to PSV Eindhoven, where he once again took on a leadership role, won silverware, and reclaimed the Eredivisie top scorer crown in 2023–24. He remained at PSV until 30 June 2025, cementing his legacy as one of the club’s greatest modern strikers.
In July 2025, he signed with FC Porto, adding Portuguese football to his impressive career across the Netherlands, Germany, England, and Spain.
International Career
De Jong represented the Netherlands national team 39 times between 2011 and 2022, scoring 8 goals. He appeared in major tournaments such as UEFA Euro 2012, Euro 2020, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Style & Strengths
A classic striker, Luuk de Jong is renowned for his aerial dominance, clinical finishing, and leadership qualities. He excels in hold-up play, linking midfield with attack, and thrives under pressure, making him a decisive player in big matches.
Honors & Achievements