Radja Nainggolan is a Belgian professional footballer known for his central midfield playing style and exceptional ball-winning ability in the midfield area.
Nicknamed “Il Ninja”, he spent the majority of his professional career in Italy, representing clubs such as Piacenza, Cagliari, Roma and Inter Milan. Nainggolan is known for his attacking, tenacious and all-round style of play.
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- Full name: Radja Nainggolan
- Stage name: Radja Nainggolan
- Date of birth: May 4, 1988
- Age: 36 years old
- Place of birth: Antwerp, Belgium
- Nationality: Belgian
- Occupation: Belgian Football Player
- Height: 1.76 m
- Parents: Marius Nainggolan and Lizi Nainggolan
- Siblings: Riana Nainggolan and Manuel Noboa
- Spouse: Claudia Nainggolan (d. 2011)
- Children: Aysha Nainggolan and Mailey Nainggolan
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: 30-50 million euros
Early life and education
Radja Nainggolan was born on May 4, 1988 in Antwerp, Belgium. He was raised by his parents, Marius Nainggolan and Lizi Nainggolan. He has two siblings: a sister named Riana Nainggolan and a brother named Manuel Noboa.
Although Nainggolan’s education is not publicly known, he is of mixed race – his father is Indonesian of Toba Batak descent, and his mother is Belgian of Flemish descent. Nainggolan is Catholic.
Career
Radja Nainggolan started playing football with Tubantia Borgerhout at the age of five. At the age of 12, he moved to the youth team of Germinal Beerschot, where he remained until 2005. That year, he moved to Italian Serie B club Piacenza and made his first-team debut in 2006.
In 2010, Nainggolan was loaned to Cagliari, making his Serie A debut that year. In 2014, he was loaned to Roma, where he made his Coppa Italia debut. He later signed a permanent deal with Roma.
In 2018, Nainggolan signed for Inter Milan for €38 million. However, his contract was terminated by mutual agreement in 2021, leading him to sign a two-year deal with Antwerp. In late 2023, Nainggolan agreed to sign for Bhayangkara in Indonesia’s Liga 1, earning IDR 1 billion per month with a bonus of IDR 416 million per appearance.
Although eligible to represent both Indonesia and Belgium, Nainggolan chose to play for the Belgium national team. He participated in the 2007–09 International Challenge Trophy final, which the Belgium U23 team won. However, he retired from international football in 2018 after not being selected for the World Cup.
Social media
- Instagram Username: @radja_nainggolan_l4
- Facebook Manager: Radja Nainggolan
- Twitter Username: @OfficialRadja
Personal life
Radja Nainggolan, a Belgian professional footballer, has been married to Claudia Nainggolan since 2011. The couple has faced many significant challenges throughout their relationship, including Claudia’s battle with cancer.
Claudia’s successful battle with the disease was a pivotal moment for the couple, who have stood by each other through thick and thin. Radja and Claudia Nainggolan have two daughters, Aysha Nainggolan and Mailey Nainggolan, whom they raised with love and devotion.
Net worth
Radja Nainggolan, a Belgian professional footballer, has an estimated net worth of between €30-50 million. This significant net worth is the result of his successful career playing for top clubs in Europe. Throughout his career, Nainggolan has played for several prominent clubs, including Roma, Inter Milan, and Cagliari.
During his time at these clubs, he was paid high salaries, which contributed significantly to his total net worth. Being a skilled and popular footballer, Nainggolan may have also secured lucrative endorsement deals with various sports brands and other companies, further boosting his financial fortune.
