Nigel de Jong takes charge of football at the Dutch FA
January 5 - In a surprise appointment, Nigel de Jong will become the new director of football for the Dutch FA (KNVB), succeeding Jan Hoogsma.
"It's a very good prospect to start in this position, in which I want to help improve the best Dutch football, both men and women," said De Jong. “The Netherlands have always had the ambition to be among the best in the world. Current talent and history justify this ambition.”
After retiring, De Jong enrolled in UEFA's master's program, with ambitions to stay in the industry. The Dutch FA also held talks with Earnie Stewart (who preferred to stay in his role at U.S. Soccer in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada) and RKC's Mo Allach.
De Jong will be responsible for streamlining football development as well as the women's national team that will compete in the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The Dutch FA have indicated that head coach Ronald Koeman and director of football policy Aloys Wijnker will be among those guiding De Jong in his new role.
"Working in top-level football requires specific knowledge and experience," said De Jong. "During my years as a player I acquired this from various domestic and foreign clubs and now I can use it. It's been 17 years since I left the Netherlands, but of course I have I've always followed Dutch football and I feel like I've always been a part of it."
The Dutchman ended his career at Qatari club Al Shahania. As a football specialist, he spends his time in Qatar, England and the Netherlands.
De Jong made his debut aged 17 for Ajax and two years later played for the Dutch national team. he had stints at Hamburg, Manchester City, AC Milan, Galatasaray, LA Galaxy and Mainz 05. He however gained notoriety for his hard tackles and played for Holland in the 2010 World Cup final against Barcelona. 'Spain. Four years later, he won bronze at the World Cup in Brazil. He played 81 times for the Netherlands.
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January 5 - In a surprise appointment, Nigel de Jong will become the new director of football for the Dutch FA (KNVB), succeeding Jan Hoogsma.
"It's a very good prospect to start in this position, in which I want to help improve the best Dutch football, both men and women," said De Jong. “The Netherlands have always had the ambition to be among the best in the world. Current talent and history justify this ambition.”
After retiring, De Jong enrolled in UEFA's master's program, with ambitions to stay in the industry. The Dutch FA also held talks with Earnie Stewart (who preferred to stay in his role at U.S. Soccer in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada) and RKC's Mo Allach.
De Jong will be responsible for streamlining football development as well as the women's national team that will compete in the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The Dutch FA have indicated that head coach Ronald Koeman and director of football policy Aloys Wijnker will be among those guiding De Jong in his new role.
"Working in top-level football requires specific knowledge and experience," said De Jong. "During my years as a player I acquired this from various domestic and foreign clubs and now I can use it. It's been 17 years since I left the Netherlands, but of course I have I've always followed Dutch football and I feel like I've always been a part of it."
The Dutchman ended his career at Qatari club Al Shahania. As a football specialist, he spends his time in Qatar, England and the Netherlands.
De Jong made his debut aged 17 for Ajax and two years later played for the Dutch national team. he had stints at Hamburg, Manchester City, AC Milan, Galatasaray, LA Galaxy and Mainz 05. He however gained notoriety for his hard tackles and played for Holland in the 2010 World Cup final against Barcelona. 'Spain. Four years later, he won bronze at the World Cup in Brazil. He played 81 times for the Netherlands.
Contact the author of this story at moc.l1672932660labto1672932660ofdlr1672932660owedi1672932660sni@i1672932660tnuk.1672932660ardni1672932660mas1672932660
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