Fans of Manchester City will always remember Nigel de Jong for his combative style of play on the pitch. The Dutch international was known for his аggressive nature and famously committed a karate kιck on Xabi Alonso during the World Cup final, which went unpunished.

After retiring from professional football last year, de Jong has ventured into various endeavors. He has made occasional appearances as a pundit for ITV, particularly during major international tournaments like the Euros and World Cup. In addition to his role as the technical director of the Dutch national team, de Jong has a successful side business that dates back to his playing days.

During his time with Hamburg in Germany, de Jong founded a luxury car business called Continental Cars in 2007. Utilizing his passion for high-end vehicles, he focused on selling the finest cars in the world, including brands like Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin, and Rolls Royce.

Having access to a network of professional footballers as clients, de Jong sourced cars for players such as Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski during his playing career. His economics degree, which he pursued during his time in the Ajax academy, has undoubtedly contributed to his success in the business world.

While de Jong’s playing days were marked by his fierce competitiveness, his ventures off the pitch demonstrate his entrepreneurial spirit and diverse interests beyond football.