Dico Jap Tjong
Dutch footballer (born 1998)
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Dico Chezarino Joey Jap Tjong (born 15 November 1998) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a midfielder for TEC.[1]
Full name
Dico Chezarino Joey Jap Tjong
Date of birth
15 November 1998
Place of birth
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height
1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dico Chezarino Joey Jap Tjong | ||
| Date of birth | 15 November 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | TEC | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004– | De Dijk | ||
| SV Diemen | |||
| Swift | |||
| –2010 | DWS | ||
| 2010–2012 | Westerlo | ||
| 2012–2013 | Mechelen | ||
| 2013–2014 | OH Leuven | ||
| 2014–2017 | Genk | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | OH Leuven | 0 | (0) |
| 2018–2020 | Roda JC | 3 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | Eindhoven | 20 | (2) |
| 2023–2024 | Kozakken Boys | 28 | (2) |
| 2024 | Koninklijke HFC | 14 | (0) |
| 2025– | TEC | 16 | (4) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:49, 5 August 2025 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Jap Tjong made his Eerste Divisie debut for Roda JC Kerkrade on 14 October 2018 in a game against Go Ahead Eagles as an 85th-minute substitute for Nicky Souren.[2]
In August 2020, Jap Tjong moved to FC Eindhoven.[3][4]
Following a two-year hiatus without a club, Jap Tjong signed a one-year contract with Tweede Divisie club Kozakken Boys in July 2023. His connection with technical director Johan van der Werff was facilitated by his friend Kay Tejan, ultimately leading to the opportunity.[5]
Personal life
Born in the Netherlands, Jap Tjong is of Surinamese descent.[6]
