Jerry de Jong
Encyclopedia
Jerry Murrien de Jong is a retired Dutch
footballer.
He played as a defender
or defensive midfielder, and played for seven different clubs (one in France
) during a seventeen-year professional career, including PSV Eindhoven.
, where he played for Telstar and SC Heerenveen. He earned a reputation as a tough tackler, and his performances did not go unnoticed by top flight clubs, as he joined first division
giants PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 1989.
At Eindhoven, de Jong's career never really picked up, due to the stiff competition for a starting line-up berth. After having played only 51 matches (two goals) in five years, including a short loan spell at FC Groningen, he was eventually let go. However, during his time at PSV, he capped
three times for the Netherlands
, making his debut on 21 November 1990 against Greece
, in a UEFA Euro 1992 qualifying match; his last match was on 17 April 1991 against Finland
, for the same competition.
In 1994, de Jong moved to France
, signing with top division
outfit SM Caen
. After an uneventful season (only 15 matches, relegation), he returned home, playing for lowly FC Eindhoven
and MVV Maastricht
; he retired at almost 37, eventually losing the vast majority of his fortune to gambling
.
! Season
! Club
! Matches
! Goals
|-
| 1984–85
|
Telstar (Eerste Divisie
)
| 16
| 3
|-
| 1985–86
| Telstar (Eerste Divisie
)
| 34
| 0
|-
| 1986–87
| Telstar (Eerste Divisie
)
| 22
| 0
|-
| 1987–88
| Telstar (Eerste Divisie
)
| 23
| 5
|-
| 1987–88
| Heerenveen (Eerste Divisie
)
| 14
| 0
|-
| 1988–89
| Heerenveen (Eerste Divisie
)
| 36
| 3
|-
| 1989/90
| PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie
)
| 3
| 0
|-
| 1990–91
| PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie
)
| 28
| 2
|-
| 1991–92
| PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie
)
| 10
| 0
|-
| 1992–93
| PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie
)
| 5
| 0
|-
| 1992–93
| Groningen (Eredivisie
)
| 12
| 0
|-
| 1993–94
| PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie
)
| 6
| 0
|-
| 1994–95
|
Caen
(Ligue 1
)
| 15
| 0
|-
| 1995–96
| FC Eindhoven
(Eerste Divisie
)
| 10
| 0
|-
| 1996–97
| FC Eindhoven
(Eerste Divisie
)
| 32
| 3
|-
| 1997–98
| MVV
(Eredivisie
)
| 29
| 4
|-
| 1998–99
| MVV
(Eredivisie
)
| 32
| 5
|-
| 1999–00
| MVV
(Eredivisie
)
| 29
| 0
|-
| 2000–01
| MVV
(Eerste Divisie
)
| 12
| 1
|-
| 1990–91
| Netherlands
| 3
| 0
|-
|Total
|
|371
|26
|}>
, is also a footballer - and a defensive midfielder. Brought up at AFC Ajax's famed academy, he also played abroad in Germany
and England
; with much more individual success than his father, he was also a Dutch international, helping the national team reach the 2010 FIFA World Cup
final
.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
footballer.
He played as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
or defensive midfielder, and played for seven different clubs (one in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
) during a seventeen-year professional career, including PSV Eindhoven.
Football career
De Jong started off his career in the second divisionEerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
, where he played for Telstar and SC Heerenveen. He earned a reputation as a tough tackler, and his performances did not go unnoticed by top flight clubs, as he joined first division
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
giants PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 1989.
At Eindhoven, de Jong's career never really picked up, due to the stiff competition for a starting line-up berth. After having played only 51 matches (two goals) in five years, including a short loan spell at FC Groningen, he was eventually let go. However, during his time at PSV, he capped
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
three times for the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
, making his debut on 21 November 1990 against Greece
Greece national football team
The Greece national football team represents Greece in association football and is controlled by the Hellenic Football Federation, the governing body for football in Greece. Greece's home ground is Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus and their head coach is Fernando Santos...
, in a UEFA Euro 1992 qualifying match; his last match was on 17 April 1991 against Finland
Finland national football team
The Finland national football team represents Finland in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Finland....
, for the same competition.
In 1994, de Jong moved to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, signing with top division
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
outfit SM Caen
SM Caen
Stade Malherbe Caen is a professional French football team, playing in the city of Caen, Normandy. The club was founded on 17 November 1913 following the merger of Club Malherbe Caennais and Club Sportif Caennais...
. After an uneventful season (only 15 matches, relegation), he returned home, playing for lowly FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven is a Dutch football club based in Eindhoven, North Brabant. They current play in the Eerste Divisie , and are one of two professional clubs which are based in the city of Eindhoven, the other one being PSV Eindhoven....
and MVV Maastricht
MVV Maastricht
MVV Maastricht is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Maastricht, founded on April 2, 1902...
; he retired at almost 37, eventually losing the vast majority of his fortune to gambling
Gambling
Gambling is the wagering of money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods...
.
Club statistics
! Club
! Matches
! Goals
|-
| 1984–85
|
Telstar (Eerste DivisieEerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
)
| 16
| 3
|-
| 1985–86
|
Telstar (Eerste DivisieEerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
)
| 34
| 0
|-
| 1986–87
|
Telstar (Eerste DivisieEerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
)
| 22
| 0
|-
| 1987–88
|
Telstar (Eerste DivisieEerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
)
| 23
| 5
|-
| 1987–88
|
Heerenveen (Eerste DivisieEerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
)
| 14
| 0
|-
| 1988–89
|
Heerenveen (Eerste DivisieEerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
)
| 36
| 3
|-
| 1989/90
|
PSV Eindhoven (EredivisieEredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
)
| 3
| 0
|-
| 1990–91
|
PSV Eindhoven (EredivisieEredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
)
| 28
| 2
|-
| 1991–92
|
PSV Eindhoven (EredivisieEredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
)
| 10
| 0
|-
| 1992–93
|
PSV Eindhoven (EredivisieEredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
)
| 5
| 0
|-
| 1992–93
|
Groningen (EredivisieEredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
)
| 12
| 0
|-
| 1993–94
|
PSV Eindhoven (EredivisieEredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
)
| 6
| 0
|-
| 1994–95
|
CaenSM Caen
Stade Malherbe Caen is a professional French football team, playing in the city of Caen, Normandy. The club was founded on 17 November 1913 following the merger of Club Malherbe Caennais and Club Sportif Caennais...
(Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
)
| 15
| 0
|-
| 1995–96
|
FC EindhovenFC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven is a Dutch football club based in Eindhoven, North Brabant. They current play in the Eerste Divisie , and are one of two professional clubs which are based in the city of Eindhoven, the other one being PSV Eindhoven....
(Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
)
| 10
| 0
|-
| 1996–97
|
FC EindhovenFC Eindhoven
FC Eindhoven is a Dutch football club based in Eindhoven, North Brabant. They current play in the Eerste Divisie , and are one of two professional clubs which are based in the city of Eindhoven, the other one being PSV Eindhoven....
(Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
)
| 32
| 3
|-
| 1997–98
|
MVVMVV Maastricht
MVV Maastricht is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Maastricht, founded on April 2, 1902...
(Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
)
| 29
| 4
|-
| 1998–99
|
MVVMVV Maastricht
MVV Maastricht is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Maastricht, founded on April 2, 1902...
(Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
)
| 32
| 5
|-
| 1999–00
|
MVVMVV Maastricht
MVV Maastricht is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Maastricht, founded on April 2, 1902...
(Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
)
| 29
| 0
|-
| 2000–01
|
MVVMVV Maastricht
MVV Maastricht is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Maastricht, founded on April 2, 1902...
(Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
)
| 12
| 1
|-
| 1990–91
|
NetherlandsNetherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
| 3
| 0
|-
|Total
|
|371
|26
|}>
Personal
De Jong's son, NigelNigel de Jong
Nigel de Jong is a Dutch footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Netherlands national team....
, is also a footballer - and a defensive midfielder. Brought up at AFC Ajax's famed academy, he also played abroad in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
; with much more individual success than his father, he was also a Dutch international, helping the national team reach the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
final
2010 FIFA World Cup Final
The 2010 FIFA World Cup Final was a football match that took place on 11 July 2010 at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, to determine the winner of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Spain defeated the Netherlands 1–0 with a goal from Andrés Iniesta four minutes from the end of extra time...
.