Biography
Who is Luuk de Jong?
Early life
Luuk de Jong was born on August 27, 1990, in Aigle, Switzerland. His parents, George de Jong and Loekie Raterink, were professional volleyball players. When he was four years old, his family moved to Doetinchem in the Netherlands. He grew up there alongside his older brother, Siem de Jong.
He began his football path in the youth academy of De Graafschap at the age of ten. He progressed through the ranks before making his professional debut for the club at the age of 18 in November 2008.
Club career
Luuk signed a three-year contract with FC Twente in 2009. During his time with Twente, he won the Dutch championship and the KNVB Cup. His breakout season in 2010 to 2011 saw him score numerous goals and make his UEFA Champions League debut. He later moved abroad to join German side Borussia Mönchengladbach in July 2012 on a five-year deal.
After a spell in Germany and a loan stint at Premier League club Newcastle United, Luuk joined PSV Eindhoven in July 2014. He scored numerous goals for PSV and helped the club win multiple Eredivisie titles. In 2019, he transferred to Spanish club Sevilla, where he won the UEFA Europa League and was named man of the match in the final.
Recent career and international play
Luuk joined Barcelona on a season-long loan in August 2021, scoring his first goal for the club shortly after his debut. He returned to PSV Eindhoven in July 2022, signing a contract until mid-2025. Upon his return, he continued to climb the club's all-time top scorers list by surpassing several well-known former players.
As a former Dutch international, Luuk represented the Netherlands national team at major international tournaments. These appearances include UEFA Euro 2012, Euro 2020, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Birthday and age
Luuk de Jong was born on August 27, 1990, which makes Luuk 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Luuk shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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