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Eliano Reijnders
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Fullname:Eliano Johannes Reijnders[1]
Birth Date:23 October 2000
Birth Place:Tampere, Finland[2]
Height:1.68 m
Position:Right-back, winger
Currentclub:PEC Zwolle
Clubnumber:23
Youthclubs1:PEC Zwolle
Years1:2018–
Clubs1:PEC Zwolle
Caps1:92
Goals1:6
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Jong Utrecht (loan)
Caps2:35
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalteam1:Indonesia
Club-Update:3 November 2024
Nationalteam-Update:10 October 2024

Eliano Johannes Reijnders (born 23 October 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back or a winger for club PEC Zwolle. Born in Finland and raised in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.[3]

Club career

Reijnders is a product of PEC Zwolle and made his senior debut in 2018. On 24 August 2022, Reijnders joined Jong Utrecht on a season-long loan with an option to buy.[4]

International career

Reijnders has opted to represent Indonesia national team.[5] On 30 September 2024, he received an Indonesian citizenship, allowing him to represent Indonesia internationally.[6]

Reijnders was called up to the national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches against Bahrain and China.[7] On 10 October 2024, Reijnders made his debut against Bahrain in a 2–2 draw.

Personal life

Reijnders is the son of Martin Reijnders and the brother of Tijjani Reijnders, who is also a professional footballer. He was born in Finland while his father played for FC Haka.[8] [9] [10] Eliano is of Indonesian descent through his mother, who is from Maluku.[11]

On 30 September 2024, Reijnders officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.[12]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
PEC Zwolle2020–21Eredivisie29310303
2021–2223030260
2023–2432310343
2024–25801090
Total926600000986
Jong Utrecht (loan)2022–23Eerste Divisie350350
Career total12766000001336

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Indonesia202410
Total10

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profil Eliano Reijnders, Bek Berdarah Ambon dan Adik Tijani Reijnders. bola.kompas.com.
  2. Web site: Profil Eliano Reijnders, Adik Tijani Reijnders Calon Pemain Naturalisasi Timnas Indonesia. bola.net.
  3. Web site: Eliano Reijnders :: Eliano Reijnders :: Zwolle. www.ogol.com.br.
  4. Web site: FC Utrecht. Eliano Reijnders versterkt Jong FC Utrecht-selectie. 24 August 2022. 25 August 2022. nl.
  5. Web site: Hilgers en Eliano Reijnders kiezen voor Indonesië.
  6. Web site: Resmi WNI, Mees Hilgers-Eliano Reijnders Langsung Masuk Skuad Lawan Bahrain dan China . Officially becoming Indonesian citizens, Mees Hilgers and Eliano Reijnders immediately entered the squad against Bahrain and China . Merdeka . id.
  7. Web site: Timnas Indonesia Panggil 27 Pemain untuk Lawan Bahrain dan China, Termasuk Mees Hilgers dan Eliano Reijnders. bola.net. 2 October 2024. id.
  8. Web site: Wisnumurti . Raden Valentinus Biaggi . 1 October 2024 . Intip Perjalanan Sepak bola Eliano Reijnders: Lahir di Finlandia, Berkarir di Belanda, Main untuk Timnas Indonesia . Peek into Eliano Reijnders' Football Journey: Born in Finland, Made a Career in the Netherlands, Played for the Indonesian National Team . 11 October 2024 . SuaraMerdeka . id.
  9. Web site: Reijnders in voetspoor vader . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220213110929/https://www.peperbus.nl/nieuws/algemeen/1020104/reijnders-in-voetspoor-vader . 13 February 2022 . 22 November 2020 . www.peperbus.nl.
  10. Web site: Eliano sister named Syane Reijnders .
  11. Web site: Eliano mother named Angelina Lekatompessy .
  12. News: Hilgers dan Reijnders Resmi Jadi WNI . 30 September 2024 . PSSI - Football Association of Indonesia . id.