Calvin Jong-a-Pin

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This is a Chinese name; the family name is Jong.
Calvin Jong-a-Pin
Personal information
Full name Calvin Jong-a-Pin
Date of birth July 18, 1986 (1986-07-18) (age 21)
Place of birth    Amsterdam, Netherlands
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club SC Heerenveen
Number 16
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2005-2006
2006-
FC Volendam
SC Heerenveen
6 (1)
9 (0)   
National team
Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands U-21

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 28/6/07.
* Appearances (Goals)

Calvin Jong-a-Pin (born 18 July 1986) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays for SC Heerenveen. Jong-a-Pin was born in Amsterdam and made his debut in professional football in the 2005-06 season when playing for FC Volendam.

In 2007 Jong-a-Pin was called up by Jong Oranje coach Foppe de Haan to be part of his squad for the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship held in the Netherlands. Jong-a-Pin participated in both of their first round group matches against Israel (1-0 win) and Portugal (2-1 win) to secure a semi final spot and to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Later the final was reached with a 1-1, 13-12 win after a penalty shootout with 32 penalty kicks taken against England. The Dutch went on to retain their 2006 title by beating Serbia 4-1 in the final.

His family is from Suriname, with Chinese descent.[1]

Season Club Country Matches Goals Competition
2005/06 FC Volendam Flag of the Netherlands 6 1 Eerste Divisie
2006/07 SC Heerenveen Flag of the Netherlands 9 0 Eredivisie
Total 15 1

[edit] References

  1. ^ Berend Scholten (2007-06-15). Jong-A-Pin's Chinese connection. UEFA.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
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