Eliano Reijnders Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Stats, Height, Brother, Salary, Siblings, Club

Biography

Eliano Johannes Reijnders (born October 23, 2000, in Tampere, Finland) is a professional footballer of Indonesian-Dutch descent, known for his versatility as a winger, attacking midfielder, or full-back.

Born while his father, Martin Reijnders, played for FC Haka, he was raised in the Netherlands and developed through the PEC Zwolle youth academy, making his senior debut for the club in 2018.

After a season-long loan to Jong Utrecht in 2022–23, he returned to PEC Zwolle until August 2025, when he transferred to Indonesia’s Persib Bandung in the Liga 1.

Reijnders acquired Indonesian citizenship on September 30, 2024, through his Moluccan heritage, and committed to representing the Indonesia national team.

He earned his first cap on October 10, 2024, in a 2–2 World Cup qualifier draw against Bahrain. Standing at 1.68 m, he is the younger brother of Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders.

Dutch-Indonesian footballer
Eliano Reijnders
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Eliano Johannes Reijnders
Stage Name:	Eliano Reijnders
Born:	23 October 2000 (age 24 years old)
Place of Birth:	Tampere, Finland
Nationality:	Dutch, Indonesian
Education:	PEC Zwolle Youth Academy
Height:	1.68 m
Parents:	Martin Reijnders, Angelina Lekatompessy
Siblings:	Tijjani Reijnders, Syane Reijnders
Spouse:	Mariciana Reijnders
Girlfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	Xavién Reijnders
Occupation:	Footballer
Net Worth:	$200,000-$500,000 (USD)

Early Life & Education

Eliano Johannes Reijnders was born on October 23, 2000, in Tampere, Finland, during a period when his father was playing professional football for FC Haka in the Finnish league.

Following his birth, the family returned to the Netherlands, where Eliano was raised in Zwolle alongside his siblings in a supportive, sports-oriented household that emphasized individual passions and family bonds.

Growing up in a family with strong football ties, he began his youth career at the PEC Zwolle academy, making his senior debut for the club in 2018 after progressing through their ranks. He is of mixed Dutch and Indonesian ethnicity, with his Indonesian heritage stemming from his mother’s Moluccan roots, originating from the Maluku Islands in Indonesia.

This background has played a significant role in his life, including his decision to acquire Indonesian citizenship in 2024 and represent the Indonesian national team.

Eliano follows Christianity, aligned with his family’s values. His father is Martin Reijnders, a former professional footballer born on April 11, 1972, in Zwolle, Netherlands, who played for various clubs, including FC Haka during Eliano‘s birth. His mother is Angelina Reijnders (née Lekatompessy), a homemaker of Moluccan descent who has been a nurturing figure in the family.

Eliano has two siblings: an older brother, Tijjani Reijnders (born July 29, 1998), a professional footballer currently playing for Manchester City and representing the Netherlands internationally, and a younger sister, Syane Reijnders (born 2006), a dancer pursuing a career in the performing arts. The siblings share a close bond, with the family often supporting each other’s endeavors.

Details about Eliano‘s formal education are not publicly documented. However, he likely attended local schools in Zwolle, Netherlands, similar to his siblings, while balancing academics with his early football training at the PEC Zwolle youth academy.

Career

Eliano Reijnders, born in the Netherlands, began his professional football journey at PEC Zwolle, where he rose through the club’s youth academy after his family returned from Finland. Known for his versatility as a right winger, attacking midfielder, or full-back, Reijnders made his senior debut in 2018, quickly establishing himself as a reliable presence in the Eredivisie.

Over several seasons with PEC Zwolle, he amassed 107 league appearances and 7 goals, standing out for his consistency and adaptability. His standout campaigns included 2020–21, where he scored 3 goals in 29 matches, and 2023–24, contributing 3 goals in 32 games that helped Zwolle retain their top-flight status.

To gain more experience, Reijnders joined Jong Utrecht on a season-long loan in August 2022, featuring in 35 Eerste Divisie matches during the 2022–23 season. Though the loan included a purchase option, it was not exercised, and he returned to PEC Zwolle for the 2023–24 and 2024–25 campaigns. There, he added 53 more appearances and 4 goals before seeking a new challenge abroad following limited playing time in the early 2025–26 season.

On August 31, 2025, Reijnders completed a permanent transfer to Indonesian Super League champions Persib Bandung, signing a two-year contract until May 31, 2027. The move came after he obtained Indonesian citizenship on September 30, 2024, through his Moluccan heritage. Persib, under head coach Bojan Hodak, paid a transfer fee to activate his release clause, recognizing his potential impact on the squad.

Since joining Persib Bandung, Reijnders has made an immediate impression, debuting in September 2025 and featuring in three league matches and two AFC Champions League Two group games, including a 2–0 victory over Bangkok United.

He trained with the team for the first time on September 10, 2025, before a potential debut against Persebaya Surabaya, earning praise for his high energy, tactical discipline, and connection with Persib’s passionate “Bobotoh” supporters.

Internationally, Reijnders committed to representing Indonesia in September 2024, earning his first national team call-up on October 1 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He debuted on October 10, 2024, in a 2–2 draw with Bahrain, starting as a right-back. By October 2025, he had earned five international caps, facing teams like Australia and Bahrain, and scored his first international goal on September 5, 2025, in a 6–0 win against Chinese Taipei.

Selected for the fourth round of World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Iraq, Reijnders has expressed optimism about Indonesia’s qualification hopes, backed by his strong performances for Persib. With an estimated market value of €600,000, he continues to uphold his family’s football tradition alongside his brother Tijjani Reijnders, who plays for Manchester City.

Social Media

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Personal Life

Eliano Reijnders, born on October 23, 2000, is currently 24 years old.

Standing at 1.68 meters (5 feet 6 inches) tall, he maintains a fit physique suited to his versatile roles on the football pitch.

Regarding his personal relationships, Reijnders is married to Mariciana Reijnders, though details about their wedding date or how they met remain private, with no public records indicating any previous marriages.

The couple welcomed their first child, Xavién Reijnders, in June 2025, a significant family milestone that led Eliano to miss national team duties to support his wife during the birth.

In early September 2025, he brought his wife and newborn child with him to Surabaya as he settled into life with Persib Bandung, highlighting his family-oriented priorities amid his career move.

Net Worth

Eliano Reijnders‘ net worth is estimated at $200,000 to $500,000, but as a rising footballer with a market value of approximately €600,000 (around Rp10.5 billion), it is estimated to range between $500,000 and $1 million, factoring in his career earnings, endorsements, and recent transfer.

Prior to joining Persib Bandung, his annual salary at PEC Zwolle was about €50,000 (Rp925 million), or roughly €962 per week.

At Persib, where he signed a two-year permanent deal on August 31, 2025, after a transfer fee activation (undisclosed but tied to his release clause), his salary is estimated at Rp1 billion per year (about Rp83 million monthly), aligning with mid-tier Super League standards and representing a modest increase from his Dutch earnings.