De Jong’s favourite move is basically the inverse of Xavi’s “pelopina”. He’ll receive the ball like he’s about to turn to his left, the more natural direction for a right-footed passer.

Xavi has created situations where De Jong receives the ball facing the opposition’s goal rather than coming onto the ball while being pressured. Frenkie de Jong turning defence into attack 🔝 ...

A photo of Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong to have surfaced on Wednesday evening has sparked widespread concern amongst those of a Blaugrana persuasion.This comes amid fears over the extent of the ...

Manchester United lack a ball carrier in the centre of the pitch. De Jong would give them a different dimension and make it easier for them to break down opponents that employ a low defensive ...

Frenkie de Jong's game by numbers vs. Belgium: 100% take-ons completed (2/2) 100% long ball accuracy (3/3) 100% aerial duels won (3/3) 93 touches (most) 92% pass accuracy 82 passes (most) 4 ...

In the middle of that run, Frenkie de Jong produced another midfield masterclass in the 2019 Nations League semifinal, as Netherlands reminded England of the sort of maturity and game management ...

Frenkie de Jong made his long-awaited comeback against Young Boys. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) The midfielder looked confident and calm on the ball, a promising sign for Barcelona as ...

Bruno Fernandes blasts ball at Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong to spark mass brawl The incident happened during Manchester United's Europa League tie against Barcelona at Old Trafford on Thursday, ...

Frenkie De Jong is about to head to Qatar with Holland for the World Cup His friends and family gave him the perfect send-off in Amsterdam De Jong took to Instagram to share photos of the happy ...

Frenkie de Jong in action for Barcelona (Image via Getty) Federico Valverde has the Rapid, Long Ball Pass, and Power Shot+ Playstyles in EA FC 25.The first lets him attain a higher sprint speed ...

Frenkie de Jong isn’t ready to talk contracts just yet. After Barcelona’s dramatic Champions League quarterfinal clash with Borussia Dortmund, the Dutch midfielder made it clear: his focus is ...

Frenkie de Jong’s future at FC Barcelona appears increasingly uncertain. Despite being a significant signing for the club, the Dutch midfielder doesn’t fully fit into Hansi Flick’s tactical plans.