Frenkie de Jong 2026: Complete Career, Salary & Family Guide
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Frenkie de Jong is a 28-year-old Dutch central midfielder playing for FC Barcelona since 2019, earning €18 million per year — one of the highest post-Messi salaries at the club. His contract runs through June 2026 with expected extension. Long-time girlfriend Mikky Kiemeney (since age 16), engaged in 2023. Netherlands captain. Net worth $35 million. Famous for 2019 Ajax Champions League semifinal run.
Frenkie de Jong 2026 Quick Stats
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Frenkie de Jong |
| Date of birth | 12 May 1997 (age 28 in 2026) |
| Birthplace | Arkel, Netherlands |
| Height / weight | 1.80 m / 74 kg |
| Position | Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Current club | FC Barcelona (since 2019) |
| Shirt number | 21 (Barcelona), 21 (Netherlands) |
| Contract until | 30 June 2026 |
| Annual salary | €18 million gross / €10 million net |
| Net worth | $35 million |
| Girlfriend/Wife | Mikky Kiemeney (model, high school sweethearts, engaged 2023) |
| Major trophy | Eredivisie 2018-19, La Liga 2022-23 + 2024-25, Copa del Rey 2024-25 |
| Boot deal | Nike Tiempo |
Career Summary
Born 12 May 1997 in Arkel, Netherlands. Joined Willem II youth at age 8. Spotted by Ajax, moved to Amsterdam academy in 2015. Ajax first team 2016. Breakthrough 2018-19 Champions League semifinal run (Ajax beat Real Madrid and Juventus before losing to Tottenham). Barcelona signed him for €86M in January 2019 (one of Barcelona\'s biggest-ever signings). At Barcelona has been a consistent starter through Valverde, Setien, Koeman, Xavi, and Flick eras. Contract saga 2022: Manchester United wanted him but he refused to leave Barcelona despite club wanting to sell. 250+ Barcelona appearances.
International Career
Netherlands national team debut 2018. 65+ caps. Netherlands captain since 2022. 2022 World Cup: captain, QF exit to Argentina on penalties. Euro 2024: semi-final exit to England. WC 2026: expected captain again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Frenkie de Jong's girlfriend?
Frenkie de Jong has been with Mikky Kiemeney since 2014 (they were 16-year-old high school sweethearts). They got engaged publicly in July 2023 with a proposal in Ibiza. Mikky is a Dutch model and influencer with 2M+ Instagram followers. She runs a lifestyle and fashion blog. They have no children as of 2026 but are expected to marry and start a family. They own a luxury apartment in Barcelona and a home in Arkel, Netherlands.
Why didn't Frenkie de Jong go to Manchester United?
The 2022 summer transfer saga was one of football's most dramatic. Manchester United (under Erik ten Hag who coached Frenkie at Ajax) wanted him desperately. Barcelona needed to sell due to their financial crisis. United bid €85M. However, Frenkie publicly refused to leave Barcelona and was owed €17M+ in deferred wages from Barcelona (signed during the 2020 pandemic pay deferral) that made a transfer legally complicated. The deal collapsed. Frenkie stayed and has since won 2 La Ligas.
What is Frenkie de Jong's contract status?
Frenkie de Jong's current Barcelona contract runs through June 2026. Contract negotiations are ongoing for a 2026-29 extension at slightly lower wages (€12-14M range) to align with Barcelona's salary cap. If no extension is signed by January 2026, he could sign a pre-contract with any European club. PSG, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich have all expressed continued interest. Barcelona want to keep him as a club captain figure.