Luuk de Jong Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Luuk de Jong Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

Lifebogger presents the Full Story of a Football Genius who is best known by the nickname “Luukinho“.

Our Luuk de Jong Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts bring to you a full account of notable events from his childhood time to date.

The analysis involves his family background, life story before fame, rise to fame story, relationship and personal life.

Yes, everyone knows about his aerial abilities and nose for goal. However, only a few consider Luuk de Jong’s Biography, which is quite interesting. Now without further ado, let’s Begin.

Luuk de Jong Childhood Story – Early Life and Family Background:

For starters of his Biography reading, The Dutch footballer came to the world through his mother, Loekie Ratering (a professional volleyball player). Superstar de Jong was also born to his father, George De Jong (also a professional volleyball player).

Luuk de Jong was born on the 27th day of August 1990 in Aigle, Switzerland. Aigle is a historical town in Switzerland where the total number of industrial buildings are a close match to those that serve residential functions.

Nevertheless, the town has enough facilities that support the sporting tastes of its inhabitants, notable among which were the couples to whom Luuk was born to.

Growing up in the alpine town of Aigle, Luuk had the loving companionship of his older brother Siem (both pictured with their mother below).

Luuk de Jong alongside his Mum and Brother.
Luuk de Jong alongside his Mum and Brother. George De Jong, his Dad, was missing in this photo.

The brothers, who could be mistaken for twins, preferred playing football to their parents’ choice of career sports, volleyball.

It was only a matter of time before the siblings began their journey to becoming professionals after the family relocated to Holland.

Luuk de Jong Childhood Story – Career Buildup:

Young Luuk was only four years old when his family arrived in Holland.

Upon arrival, he was enrolled alongside his brother in a local club, DZC ‘68, where they spent months before starting their youth career at De Graafschap in 2001.

Both had splendid childhood years - Luuk de Jong and his brother Siem.
Both had splendid childhood years – Luuk de Jong and his brother Siem.

Luuk de Jong Biography – Quest for Fame:

It was at De Graafschap that Luuk spent eight years at the club’s youth academy before they promoted him to the first team, where he made his professional debut during De Graafschap’s Eredivisie game against Nac Brenda in 2008.

This is Luuk de Jong before he achieved fame in football.
This is Luuk de Jong before he achieved fame in football.

Subsequent games of Luuk’s debut season saw him record a great start to his professional career in the club by scoring two goals in 14 appearances, not to mention his numerous assists.

Luuk de Jong Biography – Rise to Fame Story:

The impressive performance that Luuk put up in his debut season secured him a move to FC Twente in 2009.

While at FC Twente, Luuks’s career went nowhere but up as he scored twice to help his side win a cup match against Capelle.

Rising Star: Luuk de Jong's Meteoric Rise from Debut to Dominance at FC Twente.
Rising Star: Luuk de Jong’s Meteoric Rise from Debut to Dominance at FC Twente.

He improved and maintained his top form in subsequent tournaments such as Europa, Eredivisie and champions league, scoring against big teams like Benfica, Ajax, Utrecht, FC Groningen and Schalke 04 to amass laurels for his club.

Resultantly, by the end of his spell at FC Twente, Luuk had a total of 39 goals in 79 appearances. As I update this Bio, he plays for FC Barca alongside Frenkie de Jong.

In the 2023-2024 Eredivisie season, Luuk de Jong rose to prominence as a key player for PSV Eindhoven, which surprisingly led the league.

He was supported by talented teammates like Ricardo Pepi, Noa Lang, and Joey Veerman, helping PSV to stay at the top of the Dutch league standings for much of the season.

Winning the Eredivisie would mark a major achievement in Luuk de Jong’s career and boost his chances of being chosen for Euro 2024.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Luuk de Jong Relationship Life:

The Dutch footballer has been romantically involved with just two girlfriends in the course of his career so far.

First was his relationship with a celebrity girlfriend known as Maxime Dassen. The duo started dating when Luuk was with the Bundesliga Club, Borrusia Mönchengladbach.

Luuk once dated Maxime Dassen, who we have pictured here.
Luuk once dated Maxime Dassen, who we have pictured here.

However, their relationship only lasted for 18 months before they broke up for private reasons.

Moving on, Luuk began dating his current girlfriend, Lizanne Van Zutven. Although the lovebirds met as friends in 2015, it was only months later (in April 2016) that they connected on a romantic level.

Meet Lizanne Van Zutven.
Meet Lizanne Van Zutven.

Fast forward to date, Luuk is still happy with Lizanne, who works as a physiotherapist.

It is hoped that they will soon take their relationship to the next level.

Luuk de Jong Family Life:

Luuk was born into a sports-loving family of 4. We bring you factual details about members of his family.

About Luuk de Jong’s Father:

Luuk’s father, George de Jong, was born in 1953. The proud father of two sons is a former Dutch volleyball international who played for Lycurgus before proceeding to Switzerland in 1982.

This is George de Jong. Luuk's Dad.
This is George de Jong. Luuk’s Dad.

About Luuk de Jong Mother:

Luuk’s mother, Loekie Ratering, was also a professional volleyball player who had no fewer than 90 appearances for the Dutch national volleyball team.

She is the cement that holds the family together by being a supportive mother to her sons and a good wife to her husband.

About Luuk de Jong’s Brother:

Luuk’s brother, Siem, is one year and seven months older than Luuk.

Siem, who was enrolled in the same youth team (De Graafschap) as Luuk, made his professional debut with Ajax in 2005 and can be considered to be a successful footballer, too.

The siblings who play for different clubs never miss an opportunity to connect whenever they meet as opponents on the field of play.

Interestingly, Luuks plies his trade with jersey number 9 while Siem wears number 10.

Personality Facts:

Luuk is a strong-willed player who would stop at nothing to reclaim his lost glory.

This is evident in his impressive comeback at his current club, PSV Eindhoven, after recording a poor outing at Borussia Monchengladbach as well as being labelled “a flop” at  Newcastle.

On the brighter side of life, Luuk takes out time to relax after games by hanging out with friends. He also loves sightseeing and is known to visit natural bodies whenever he feels the need to be alone with nature.

Regarding his on and off-pitch relations, Luuk has not been known to be involved in scandals and controversies.

He carries everyone along and has made appearances as captain of PSV Eindhoven. Aside from soccer, Luuk is interested in American football and keeps up with the NFL Super Bowl.

Luuk de Jong Facts – Lover of Video Games:

When Luuk is not hanging out with friends or sightseeing, he engages in mentally stimulating activities like playing video games.

Luuk loves video games and has a collection of gaming hardware, including the complete set of a PS4 box.

The Dutch international has been gaming since the days of Super Mario. This is a game he still plays. He was once gifted a golden Joystick by PlayStation.

Dive into the world of gaming with Luuk de Jong, as we explore his love for video games and the unique way he finds balance off the pitch.
Dive into the world of gaming with Luuk de Jong as we explore his love for video games and the unique way he finds balance off the pitch.

Suffice it to say that playing video games helps. It helps to add Eye-hand coordination to the impressive footwork that Luuk has developed as a soccer player.

Luuk de Jong Facts – Fashion and Promotion:

Although Luuk has yet to open a fashion line, he never ceases to show his appreciation for an organized dressing room filled with fashionable materials.

On a corporate level, Luuk loves and promotes Adidas products. On the other hand, the design company rewarded him with gifts for his patronage.

Fact Check:

Thanks for reading our Luuk de Jong Biography Facts. A man who lifts ravaged Barcelona at the time of their financial distress.

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Hi there! I am Hale Hendrix, a passionate football enthusiast and writer dedicated to uncovering the untold stories of footballers' childhood and biography. With a deep love for the beautiful game, I have spent countless hours researching and interviewing players to bring to light the lesser-known details of their lives.

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