Zanka Biography, Age, Career, FIFA 22, Net Worth & Wiki

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Born on April 23, 1990, Mathias Jattah-Njie Jrgensen is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a centre defender for Premier League side Brentford and the Denmark national team. He goes by the moniker Zanka. Jrgensen started his career with his hometown club FC Copenhagen, where he played consistently for five Superliga seasons until moving to PSV Eindhoven in 2012.

After spending two seasons in the Eredivisie there, Jrgensen decided to return to Denmark since he felt his opportunities there were restricted. He paid £3.5 million to join Premier League team Huddersfield Town in July 2017 and played there until they were relegated in 2019. Following that, he played for Fenerbahçe before joining Brentford in the Premier League in 2021.

Zanka
Zanka

Zanka Bio/Wiki

Birth NameMathias Jattah-Njie Jørgensen
Nick NameZanka
Age (as of 2023)33 years
ReligionChristian
Sun Sign/Zodiac SignAries
Birth PlaceCopenhagen, Denmark
Date of Birth23 April 1990
NationalityDenmark
HobbiesMusic and Gym

Family

Mother's Name Not Available
Father's Name Not Available
Brother(s)Not Available
Sister(s)Not Available

Marital Status, Wife and Children

Wife/Spouse
Nanna Marie Jatta
Nanna Marie Jatta
Children
John Zanca
John Zanca

David Zanca
David Zanca

Education

SchoolNot Available
College/UniversityNot Available
ProfessionFootballer
OutfitterNot Available

Football Career

Debut ClubFC Copenhagen
Debut InternationalDenmark
Jersey Number• Denmark - 13
• Brentford FC - 13
Current Team(s)
• Denmark
• Brentford FC
Position Defender
FootRight
League levelFirst Tier
Caps/Goals35 / 2
Career Manager/ Player AgentNot Available
Traits• Injury Prone
Style Of Play• Commits fouls often
Strengths• Taking set-pieces
• Ball interception
Weakness• Concentration
• Aerial Duels
• Discipline

Height and , Weight

Height • in meters - 1.91 m
• in feet inches - 6′ 3″
Weight • in kilograms - 79 kg
• in pounds - 170 lbs

Extra Ordinary Features

Race / EthnicityDanish
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorBlack
Sexual OrientationStraight
Chest Size40 inches
Biceps Size14 inches
Waist Size30 inches

Favourite Things

Favorite Playing Position
Defender
Favorite CarNot Available
Favorite DrinksRed Wine
Favorite ColorWhite
Favorite Cell Phone/BrandIphone

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Personal Life

Jrgensen dated Enik Mihalik, a model from Hungary. In 2016, Jrgensen penned a piece for the Danish Sport Player’s Association decrying homophobia in football.

After the players association and the Danish national team reached a financial agreement in February 2017, Jrgensen contributed 667,000 Danish kroner ($94,380) to a new pro-LGBT+ campaign named “Fodbold for alle” or “Football for all” and went to schools to discuss the issue of homophobia.

Zanka Net Worth

The range of Zanka’s net worth or income is thought to be between €3,500,000. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of wealth.

Estimated Net Worth in 2023 (Approx)€3,500,000
Estimated Net Worth in 2022 (Approx)€2,700,000
Contract Signed/ExtensionSep 9, 2021
Contract ExpiresJun 30, 2023
Market Value€1,500,000
Income SourceProfessional Footballer

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Zanka FIFA 22 Stats

In FIFA 22, Zanka has an overall rating of 72 and his potential is also 72.

FIFA 22 Stats

Overall Rating In FIFA 22

72

Potential In FIFA 22

72
Attacking
Skill
47 Crossing
46 Dribbling
34 Finishing35 Curve
71 Heading Accuracy
26 FK Accuracy
65 Short Passing
62 Long Passing
40 Volleys60 Ball Control
Power
Movement
62 Shot Power
48 Acceleration
72 Jumping
53 Sprint Speed
60 Stamina
59 Agility
83 Strength
67 Reactions
30 Long Shots59 Balance
Mentality
Goalkeeping
84 Aggression
16 GK Diving
70 Interceptions
9 GK Handling
43 Positioning
9 GK Kicking
62 Vision
14 GK Positioning
67 Composure13GK Reflexes
Defending
72 Defensive Awareness70 Sliding Tackle
75 Standing Tackle

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Club Career

FC Copenhagen

  • Jrgensen went to FC Copenhagen from neighboring club B.93, where he had participated in first-team games even at the young age of 16 and was born to a Danish mother and a Gambian father.
  • On June 26, 2007, he agreed to a three-year contract with FCK.
  • He had a one-week trial with Arsenal before signing with the Danish champions.
  • Less than a month after joining the club, Jrgensen injured his left knee while playing for the reserve squad on July 21, 2007.
  • He played for the reserve squad once more on September 9.
  • On September 26, 2007, he made his first team debut in a cup game against FC Fredericia.
  • Five minutes before the game’s finish, he replaced Oscar Wendt in the 3-1 victory for FCK.

PSV

  • Jrgensen participated in The Polish Masters, an unofficial preseason competition, in July 2012, and on July 22, when PSV played S.L. Benfica, he scored his first goal for the team.
  • He only appeared in 14 games for PSV over the course of two years as he battled to crack the starting lineup.

Huddersfield Town

  • Jrgensen’s £3.5 million, three-year transfer from FC Copenhagen was officially announced by Huddersfield Town on July 7.
  • In his two seasons at the club, Jrgensen played 65 times for the Terriers, who were relegated to the Championship during the 2018–19 campaign.
Zanka playing for Huddersfield Town
Zanka playing for Huddersfield Town

Fenerbahçe

  • The defender’s permanent move to Fenerbahçe was announced by Huddersfield Town on August 10th.
  • The transfer’s conditions weren’t made public.
  • Until the completion of the 2019–20 campaign, Jrgensen joined Fortuna Düsseldorf on loan on January 31, 2020.
  • Jrgensen once more returned to F.C. Copenhagen on loan on October 5 of 2020, this time till the completion of the 2020–21 campaign.

Brentford

  • Jrgensen signed a one-year deal with Premier League team Brentford on September 9, 2021.
  • The 2021–22 season, which was marred by injuries, saw them make 10 appearances and record one goal.
  • The club stated that, while he would leave as a member of the official squad once his contract expired in June 2022, he would be permitted to train with them in order to finish his recovery from an adductor injury and give him time to find a new club.
  • He participated in the team’s preseason training camp in Germany in July 2022, and on August 22, 2022, he signed a new one-year deal with an extension option.
Zanka playing for Brentford
Zanka playing for Brentford

International Career

  • He was included in Denmark’s preliminary 35-man roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May of that year.
  • He scored the game’s first goal in the opening minute of the round-of-16 matchup with Croatia.
  • He committed a professional foul in the penalty area in the 116th minute, which resulted in a yellow card and prevented Croatia from scoring a late winning goal.
  • His tackle appeared to have paid off since Luka Modri’s penalty attempt was stopped by Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, keeping the score at 1-1 and sending the game to a shootout.
  • Denmark would eventually drop the shootout, 3-2.
  • He was included in the first 26-man Denmark team for the UEFA Euro 2020 in May 2021.
Zanka playing for Denmark
Zanka playing for Denmark

Zanka Awards

FC Copenhagen

  • Danish Superliga: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2015–16, 2016–17
  • Danish Cup: 2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17

Individual

  • Players’ Talent of the Year: 2008
  • Arla Talent of the Year: 2008
  • Arla U-19 National Team Talent of the Year: 2008
  • F.C. Copenhagen Player of the Year: 2017

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FAQs

How old is Zanka?

He is currently 33 years old (as of 2023).

What is the height of Zanka?

He is 191 cm tall.

What position does Zanka play?

He plays as a defender.

How much is Zanka’s net worth?

After his transfer to Brentford FC, his net worth is €3,500,000 (as of 2023).

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