Calvin Jong-a-Pin
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| Personal information |
| Date of birth |
18 July 1986 (1986-07-18) (age 25) |
| Place of birth |
Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Height |
1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Playing position |
Left Back |
| Club information |
| Current club |
Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Number |
23 |
| Youth career |
|
Fortius |
|
Zeeburgia |
| Senior career* |
| Years |
Team |
Apps† |
(Gls)† |
| 2005–2006 |
Volendam |
6 |
(1) |
| 2006–2011 |
Heerenveen |
73 |
(0) |
| 2009–2010 |
→ Vitesse (loan) |
30 |
(0) |
| 2011– |
Shimizu S-Pulse |
2 |
(0) |
| National team‡ |
| 2007–2008 |
Netherlands U21 |
2 |
(0) |
| 2008 |
Netherlands Olympic |
3 |
(0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:02, 12 November 2009 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21/6/2008 |
Calvin Jong-a-Pin (born 18 July 1986) is a Dutch footballer plays as a left back who currently plays for the Japanese club Shimizu S-Pulse.
[edit] Career
Jong-a-Pin was born in Amsterdam and started his professional career at FC Volendam. Jong-a-Pin made his debut for Volendam against N.E.C.. Jong-a-Pin scored his first goal for Volendam the following against Jong-a-Pin. In 2006 Jong-a-Pin signed for Heerenveen.
[edit] Heerenveen
In 2006 Jong-a-Pin signed a 5-year deal with Heerenveen. He made his debut against FC Groningen being the youngest starting player at the age of 19 in the match. In his first season Jong-a-Pin was backup to Kristian Bak Nielsen as Left Back. In the 2007-08 season, Jong-a-Pin became a regular due to the departure of Nielsen playing 23 matches in the Eredivisie. Due to Jong-a-Pin's impressive performances in 2007, he was selected by Foppe de Haan in the 18-man squad to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympics for Netherlands. Playing 3 matches in the tournament. In 2009 Jong-a-Pin joined Vitesse on loan. After a very impressive season with Vitesse playing 30 matches scoring 1 goal, Heerenveen were convinced he was going to return as a starter in the Heerenveen line-up. Jong-a-Pin returned and was played as starting Left Back in the 2010-11 season and has played 29 matches for Heerenveen. Jong-a-Pin contract expires in the Summer 2011 and many teams such as Ajax and Feyenoord have been attracted due to his consistent performances.
[edit] Vitesse (loan)
In 2009 Jong-a-Pin joined Vitesse on a one-year loan. He made his debut for Vitesse against FC Utrecht. Jong-a-Pin scored his first goal for Vitesse against RKC and scored the only goal of the match. Jong-a-Pin was a starting player in the Vitesse line-up and played 30 matches scoring 1 goal.
[edit] Shimizu S-Pulse
On 17 August 2011, Jong-a-Pin moved to Japan, signing a contract with J. League Division 1 side Shimizu S-Pulse.
[edit] International
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. Jong-a-Pin played 3 games in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
[edit] Privates
His family is from Suriname, with Chinese descent.[1]
[edit] Statistics
[edit] Honours
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- 2009
[edit] References
| Persondata |
| Name |
Jong-a-Pin, Calvin |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
Dutch footballer |
| Date of birth |
18 July 1986 |
| Place of birth |
Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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