Although he has played at the highest levels of football in Europe, Nigel de Jong has a reputation of committing questionable tackles on opponents. He has always been known as a feisty player who isn’t afraid to mix things up in the middle of the pitch. He aggressive style has made him a great player but his recklessness has given him the stigma of a dirty one.
De Jong committed a horrifying tackle against the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 4th in the LA Galaxy’s 2-0 win over the Whitecaps. The team’s strong play was overshadowed by the sickening challenge from Nigel.