Luuk de Jong is a Dutch professional footballer born on August 27, 1990, in Aigle, Switzerland. He plays as a striker and is known for his aerial ability and clinical finishing, earning the nickname “Header King” due to his proficiency in scoring headers.
Career Journey:
Early Career: He started his professional career at De Graafschap before moving to FC Twente in 2009, where he played a key role in winning the Eredivisie title in the 2009-10 season.
Abroad Ventures: His time abroad included spells at Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany), Newcastle United (loan, Premier League), Sevilla (Spain), and a loan at Barcelona (2021-22 season), scoring 7 goals in 29 appearances there.
PSV Eindhoven: De Jong particularly played for PSV Eindhoven in two separate spells (2014-2019 and 2022-2025), scoring over 100 goals and helps the club secure multiple Eredivisie titles. He became PSV’s all-time top scorer in the Champions League during the 2023-24 season and shared the league’s top scorer award in that season, contributing significantly to PSV’s 25th Eredivisie title.
Current Club: As of August 2025, De Jong has signed a one-year contract with Portuguese club FC Porto.
International Career:
He has represented the Netherlands national team, earning 39 caps and scoring 8 goals, including participation in UEFA Euro 2012, Euro 2020, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Career Stats and Achievements
| Over 200 games and 100+ goals for PSV Eindhoven |
| Five Eredivisie titles with PSV and FC Twente combined |
| UEFA Europa League winner with Sevilla in 2020 |
| First player to participate and win the Johan Cruijff Shield six times playing all matches |
Who is Girlfriend ?
Luuk de Jong’s girlfriend is Lizanne van Zutven. They have been together since early 2015 and share a long-term relationship. Lizanne is a physiotherapist with her own clinic and keeps a low profile on social media. They also have one child together, a son named Cody de Jong born in March 2021.
Net Worth
Luuk de Jong’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million to £14.3 million (approximately $17-18 million USD), with variations in reported figures due to currency differences and sources. He earns a weekly salary of about £41,000 (roughly €38,000), translating to a yearly salary of over £2 million playing mainly for PSV Eindhoven and previously for Sevilla. His current contract details show earnings of around €1.98 million gross for the 2024-2025 season, with a career gross earning estimate of about $22 million. Notably, he signed a one-year contract with Porto in August 2025.
Luuk de Jong’s career highlights demonstrate his resilience and adaptability, thriving after setbacks abroad by returning to form strongly at PSV and succeeding in major European competitions.
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