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Nigel de Jong
Netherlands · Midfielder
Nigel de Jong was an uncompromising defensive midfielder who anchored Manchester City's midfield through 104 appearances between 2008 and 2013 as the club transformed into title contenders. The Dutch international is also remembered for his ferocious challenge on Xabi Alonso in the 2010 World Cup final, one of the most notorious moments of that tournament.
Nationality
Netherlands
Position
Midfielder
Appearances
104
Goals
1
Clubs
1
Clubs
Manchester City
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