Everyone knows Frenkie de Jong is a once-in-a-generation talent if only he plays in the right role. It’s just that nobody is sure just what role that is.

Frenkie de Jong was waiting on the sidelines at Montjuic, ready to replace Gavi. But when the Spaniard left the field, and De Jong stepped forward to take his place, the applause stopped.

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 9: Frenkie de Jong, Memphis Depay of Netherlands following the penalty ...More shootout of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and ...

In an exceptional display of football from Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side against Young Boys, one of the major talking points was the long-awaited return of Frenkie de Jong to the pitch after 163 ...

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 ...