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Calvin Jong-a-PinDutch footballer
Date of Birth: 18.07.1986
Country:  Netherlands |
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Early Life and Career
Jong-a-Pin, born to a Surinamese family with Chinese ancestry, began his football career with Dutch club Volendam. He made his professional debut during the 2005/06 season.
International Highlights
In 2007, Jong-a-Pin received a call-up to the Netherlands under-21 team for the European Championships under coach Foppe de Haan. He featured in the first two group stage matches against Israel (1-0 win) and Portugal (2-1 win), helping the Netherlands qualify for the semi-finals and secure a spot at the 2008 Summer Olympics. In the tournament final, the Dutch drew 1-1 with England and ultimately emerged victorious in a penalty shootout (13-12).
Club Success
Jong-a-Pin later joined AZ Alkmaar, where he played for several seasons. In 2009, he helped the club lift the Dutch Cup.
Current Situation
Currently, Jong-a-Pin plies his trade with Yokohama, a Japanese football club.
