FC Twente’s Luuk de Jong, the latest sensation in the league of uprising stars – Eredivisie special
For decades now, Netherlands has been producing some of the finest talents who have succeeded at the highest levels while playing for elite European clubs. With the likes of Patrick Kluivert, Johan Cruijff, Frank de Boer, Edwin van der Sar, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521,
Wesley Sniejder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ibrahim-Afellay-c16547 achieving glittering success, there is no denying the fact that the Dutch top flight has produced exceptional players consistently.
Dutch top tier is not unfamiliar with producing impressive players at a rapid rate. However, the Eredivisie outfits have failed to hold on to their prized assets, which has seen their authority in Europe diminish over time.
FC Twente Enschede’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luuk-de-Jong-c22956 is the newest and the latest sensation in the league of uprising stars. The 21-year-old has attracted interest from a host of elite European clubs, who are eager to take his signature in the upcoming winter transfer market.
According to reports in English and Dutch media, English Premier League outfits http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 and Newcastle United are interested in acquiring the services of the 21-year-old. Some reports even claim that the Mersysiders would be launching a bid of 11 million
Pounds, which is well above http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233’s asking price.
The rising Dutch star is a versatile attacking player. The youngster has played many times on the right flank, under the leadership of Steve McClaren. Although the striker prefers playing in a central forward position, he is equally effective in an advanced
attacking midfielder position or as a second striker.
De Jong is a fast player, who has impressive dribbling and shooting skills. Even though the tall striker needs to improve his technique and passing skills, his aerial ability makes him a constant menace for his oppositions from set-pieces.
The 21-year-old arrived at De Grolsch Veste in the summer of 2009 after making 14 appearances for De Graafschap. The youngster scored three goals in his debut season, as he was mostly used as a substitute by the then coach McClaren. The 2010/11 season was
his breakthrough campaign, netting an impressive 12 goals and providing nine valuable assists as well.
His exceptional form has not dropped a bit this season, as the youngster has already netted six goals in eight appearances. Although the striker has performed impressively in every fixture this season, his good show against Ajax Amsterdam upfront outshines
all others. The youngster scored the equaliser in the dying minutes of the match to diminish the Dutch champions’ hopes of securing all three points.
De Jong’s good and consistent performances awarded him the Oranje debut in February earlier this year in the 3-1 win against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Finland-c2898 in the EURO 2012 qualifier.
The 21-year-old’s rapid growth and impressive performances are attracting interest from top European clubs, who intends to lure him away from De Grolsch Veste in the winter transfer market. Although the interest would be hard to evade, the young striker
must prolong his stay in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 to further polish his skills. Moreover, should the 21-year-old remain active at the Tukkers, it would certainly enhance their chances of winning silverware by the end of the ongoing season.
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