With all the uncertainty going on in the world markets, a stock named "Luuk de Jong" would seem like a great investment.
Twente`s 21 year-old hot property went into the International break after scoring 7 goals in his last 5 matches in all club competitions (9 in 14 for the season), a spell that started on September the 18th. It was more than enough to give de Jong a place in the Netherlands squad for the Euro-2012 qualifying matches against Moldova (unused substitute) and Sweden (to be played this Wednesday).
The rising Dutch star is a versatile attacking player who played many times on the right flank in Twente's 4-3-3 formation. de Jong prefers playing as a central striker, but is equally effective when coming with his face towards goal as a second stiker, the role he usually fullfills in his team. The 1.88 meter talent is a fast player with good dribbling and very good shooting skills, who excels in aerial ability. His jumping and heading skills are of the highest caliber. He still should improve his technique and passing skills.
Together with Austrian Marc Janko – each scored 7 league goals this season – Twente has one of most feared attacking forces in the Eredivisie.
Luuk de Jong was transferred to Twente in the summer of 2009 and on his debut season in Enschede scored 3 goals. He made his breakthrough in 2010/11 providing 16 goals in all competitions, and on February the 9th 2011 was awarded with his Netherlands debut, playing 15 minutes in 3:1 friendly win over Austria. 7 months later, in his 3rd senior International appearance, he scored in the 2:0 win over Finland in a Euro 2012 qualifier.
According to reports from recent days, English clubs Liverpool and Newcastle United are in the hunt for the dutch, with the Mersysiders preparing an offer of €11 million. whether de Jong stays or leaves, one thing is sure - Twente, who paid €500K for his services in 2009, surely made a great deal.
