1. Wim Jonk helped Ajax to the 1992 UEFA Cup Final, in which he scored to help them overcome Torino.
13 Facts About Wim Jonk
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Wim Jonk signed for Inter Milan in 1993 on a three-year deal.
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Wim Jonk was joined by compatriot Dennis Bergkamp, who joined from Ajax.
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Wim Jonk managed 54 appearances in two seasons and scored eight goals.
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Wim Jonk scored in a UEFA Cup Final again, this time as Inter won the 1994 final.
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Wim Jonk joined the team having been inspired by tales of the Premier League from his compatriots Jaap Stam and Arthur Numan.
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Wim Jonk made his debut for the Dutch national team as substitute, coming on in the 75th minute for Richard Witschge.
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Wim Jonk was selected in his debut year as an international for UEFA Euro 1992.
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Wim Jonk played five out of seven games as the team came fourth.
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Wim Jonk finished his international career on 49 caps and 11 goals.
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On 13 April 2019, Wim Jonk was announced as the new manager of Eerste Divisie club Volendam.
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On 16 June 2023, Wim Jonk was moved to the position of "technical manager of professional football" at the club, with his former assistant coach Matthias Kohler replacing him as head coach.
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Wim Jonk is a Catholic; while many of his Dutch teammates were raised in the church, he was the only one of his contemporaries to make the sign of the cross while playing.