Tijjani Reijnders was born in Zwolle, Netherlands, on the 29th day of July 1998, into a really culturally rich family. His father, Martin Reijnders, is a former professional footballer, while his mother, Angelina, adds Indonesian heritage into the mix.
CAPTION: From Zwolle to the pitch: Tijjani Reijnders' football journey starts early. SOURCE: Pinterest He is the first of three siblings and grew up with a competitive streak, besides his very inherent love for football, nurtured by a very supportive family.
Tijjani started at WVF Zwolle when he was five years old, joining the youth academy of PEC Zwolle at nine years. Two years later, he went to FC Twente; however, he was only there for two months before he was released. He bounced back into football as he continued to play for CSV '28 Zwolle. Coming back to PEC Zwolle, he played in the U19s and had a taster in first-team football.
Tijjani signed with AZ Alkmaar back in 2017 and left his mark in Jong AZ. His loan to RKC Waalwijk served him well to gain experience, while the 2022–23 season brought him to shine, contributing to the AZ run in the UEFA Europa League.
CAPTION: Tijjani Reijnders' professional career takes off with standout performances and impressive stats. SOURCE: Pinterest These brilliant displays then earned him a transfer to AC Milan this July 2023, where he made his debut and scored his first goal by November.
The international journey for Tijjani took flight on September 7, 2023, when he made his debut for the Netherlands in a Euro 2024 qualifier against Greece. He celebrated his first international goal against Scotland on March 22, 2024. His inclusion in the squad for Euro 2024 underlines his rapid rise in international football.
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Versatility is the mantra of this player, Tijjani, who features well as a left-sided central midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation. Being able to be a great dribbler, he is very good at recovering the ball, and that makes him very dangerous at both ends. The exciting style of play not only attracts the fans but also makes him very useful for whatever teams he plays for.
Off the pitch, Tijjani values family and relationships. He is married to Marina, and it is in that, away from football, that he finds a balance, basking in times with his family.
CAPTION: Tijjani Reijnders and his wife: Partners in life and in every goal. SOURCE: Pinterest His strong ties to family and devotion to his roots keep him attached to a sure grounding as he pushes into his footballing dream.
His brilliant performances have earned Tijjani several selections into the Eredivisie Team of the Month. Now, with this transfer to AC Milan, expectations are high, and the fans are more excited to see him in action in Serie A. Combined with his determination, talent is a guarantee that Tijjani will soon be one of the household names in football.
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