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My Take
Radja Nainggolan, nicknamed Il Ninja, is exactly the kind of footballer I find irresistible. Born in Antwerp in 1988 with Indonesian roots, he built his name in Italy across Piacenza, Cagliari, Roma, and Inter, racking up 367 Serie A appearances, 48 goals, and four straight Team of the Year selections. At only 178 cm he played with ferocious intensity that bigger midfielders envied, and his rebellious, cigarette-loving persona only deepened the affection fans felt for him. I appreciate players who refuse to be sanitised; his blend of grit, flair, and unfiltered personality is, to me, a reminder of what makes the game gloriously human.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Radja Nainggolan
- Name (Japanese)
- ラジャ・ナインゴラン
- Reading
- らじゃ・ないんごらん
- Born
- May 4, 1988 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Antwerp, Province of Antwerp, Belgium
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 178 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Radja Nainggolan born?
Born May 4, 1988 (age 38).
Where is Radja Nainggolan from?
Radja Nainggolan is from Antwerp, Province of Antwerp, Belgium.
What does Radja Nainggolan do?
Radja Nainggolan works as association football player.
How tall is Radja Nainggolan?
Radja Nainggolan is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.