Theo de Jong
Dutch footballer and manager
About Theo de Jong
Born 1947. Theo de Jong is a Dutch association football player and association football coach.
Theodorus Jacob de Jong (born 11 August 1947 ) is a Dutch former professional footballer and former football coach.
During his career, he played for NEC Nijmegen and Feyenoord Rotterdam. He earned 15 caps and scored 3 goals for the Netherlands national team and played for them in the 1974 FIFA World Cup Final. He later played three seasons in Hong Kong for Seiko.
His son, Dave de Jong, was also a professional footballer.
Career statistics International
Scores and results list the Netherlands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each De Jong goal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Theo de Jong?
Dutch footballer and manager
When was Theo de Jong born?
Theo de Jong was born on 11 August 1947 in Leeuwarden.
What is Theo de Jong's occupation?
Theo de Jong is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Theo de Jong?
Theo de Jong is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Theo de Jong. https://biography.guide/theo-de-jong/
MLA: "Theo de Jong." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/theo-de-jong/.
Chicago: "Theo de Jong." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/theo-de-jong/.
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