Name: Radja Nainggolan

Nationality: Belgium

Date of birth: May 4, 1988

Place of birth: Antwerp, Belgium

Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder

Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)

Preferred foot: Right

International team: Belgium

Belgium senior caps / goals: 30 caps, 4 goals (senior team; appearances and goals from 2010–2018)

International debut: 2010

Major international tournaments:

• UEFA Euro 2016 (squad member)
• 2018 FIFA World Cup (selected but did not make final matchday squads throughout the tournament)

Playing profile: Radja Nainggolan is known for his aggressive, combative midfield style, excellent stamina, late runs into the box, strong long-range shooting, and ability to break up opposition play. He combined physicality with technical skill and often contributed both defensively and offensively from midfield.

Notable club career (highlights):

• Cagliari (Italy) – Breakthrough in Serie A, became a key box-to-box midfielder.
• Roma (Italy) – Built reputation as one of Serie A’s top midfielders; influential in Roma’s midfield for several seasons.
• Inter Milan (Italy) – Loan spell where he continued to deliver strong midfield performances.
• Also played earlier in Belgium and later returned to Belgium during his career.

Style & reputation: Frequently praised for work-rate, leadership on the pitch, tactical intelligence, and ability to impact games with goals and assists, as well as defensive contributions. Known for a fiery personality and outspoken character off the pitch.

Retirement / later career note: After his peak years in Italy, Nainggolan’s international involvement declined and he stepped away from the Belgium national team around 2018; club career continued with moves back to Belgium and elsewhere thereafter.