Tijjani Martinus Jan Reijnders

About

Dutch professional soccer player known for playing as a midfielder for Manchester City and the Netherlands national team. He is also known for having played for PEC Zwolle, Jong AZ, AZ Alkmaar, RKC Waalwijk and AC Milan.

Before fame

He played youth soccer for WVF Zwolle, PEC Zwolle, and FC Twente. He played for amateur club CSV '28 before returning to PEC Zwolle's system. He made his professional debut for PEC Zwolle in 2017 before joining AZ Alkmaar later in 2017. He spent the 2019-20 season on loan at RKC Waalwijk before returning to AZ Alkmaar. His big break came during the 2022-23 season with AZ Alkmaar when he became a key first-team player and helped the club reach the UEFA Europa Conference League semifinals. He made his Netherlands national team debut in September 2023. His breakthrough on the global stage came after his move to AC Milan in 2023. He joined Manchester City in June 2025.

Trivia

He worked at a supermarket before becoming a full-time professional soccer player. He was named Serie A Best Midfielder for the 2024-25 season while playing for AC Milan. He helped Manchester City win the Carabao Cup in 2026.

Family life

He was born and raised in the Netherlands in a soccer-focused family. His father Martin Reijnders was a former professional soccer player which helped influence his interest in the sport. His younger brother Eliano Reijnders is also a professional player. He has Indonesian heritage through his mother.

Associated with

He became teammates with Erling Haaland at Manchester City after joining the club in 2025. He also played alongside Christian Pulisic at AC Milan during his time in Italy.