RADJA NAINGGOLAN
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0.3 | £6M |
Radja Nainggolan
- Full name: Radja Nainggolan
- Date of birth: May 4, 1988
- Place of birth: Antwerp, Belgium
- Nationality: Belgian (of Indonesian and Flemish descent)
- Position: Central/box-to-box midfielder
- Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Career highlights (selected)
- Early career: Came through the youth systems at FC Germinal Beerschot and Belgian clubs before moving to Italy.
- Cagliari (loan & permanent): Established himself in Serie A with Cagliari, gaining attention for his dynamic midfield play and work-rate.
- AS Roma (2014–2018, loan in 2018–2019): Signed by Roma in 2014. Became a key player under coaches including Rudi Garcia and Luciano Spalletti, known for aggressive tackling, late runs into the box, long-range shooting and set-piece ability. Was often deployed as a central or box-to-box midfielder and occasionally as an advanced playmaker.
- Inter Milan (2018–2019, then loaned back): Transferred to Inter in 2018 but returned to Roma on loan for the 2018–2019 season.
- Later career: After Roma, Nainggolan played for clubs including Cagliari again and had spells outside Italy. He also represented Belgium at senior international level.
- International: Belgium national team player with appearances in qualifying and friendly matches; was in contention for major tournaments though selection varied over time.
Style of play
- Hard-working, combative midfielder with strong defensive contributions and stamina.
- Technically capable: good passing range, powerful shots from distance, and threat arriving late into the penalty area.
- Versatile in midfield roles — box-to-box, deep-lying playmaker, or more advanced central role when needed.
Notable traits & legacy
- Reputed for aggression and passion on the pitch, often regarded as one of the most intense midfielders in Serie A during his peak years.
- Fan favorite at Roma for commitment and memorable performances.
Sources & season notes
- Club tenures and appearances varied by season; for precise statistics (appearances, goals, assists by season) consult official club records or football statistical sites.