Theodorus Jacob de Jong (born 11 August 1947FIFA profile) 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.
De Jong was a member of the Feyenoord team that won the UEFA Cup in 1974, beating Tottenham Hotspur in the then two-legged final. He later played three seasons in Hong Kong for Seiko.
His son, Dave de Jong, was also a professional footballer.
Career statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsNetherlands197241197321197491Total153
Scores and results list the Netherlands' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each De Jong goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Theo de JongNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 1 November 1972 De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands 5–0 9–0 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification2 10 October 1973 De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands 1–0 1–1 Friendly3 23 June 1974 Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, Germany 4–1 4–1 1974 FIFA World Cup
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