Tijjani Reijnders Siblings: Meet Syane and Eliano Reijnders

Tijjani Martinus Jan Reijnders, a Dutch professional footballer born on 29th July 1998 in Zwolle, Netherlands, is renowned for his dynamic forward runs and goalscoring ability. Standing at 1.85 metres tall, Reijnders plays as a central midfielder with a penchant for box-crushing and physical presence. He represents the Netherlands national team and is currently signed with Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah after a stint at Manchester City.

Reijnders is part of a footballing family, with two siblings. His brother, Eliano Reijnders, is also a professional footballer who has played as a winger or right-back. He previously played for PEC Zwolle and later moved to Indonesian club Persib Bandung, choosing to represent Indonesia over the Netherlands. Their younger sister, Syane, is notably different from her brothers, pursuing a career in dance, particularly hip-hop and ballet.

Career highlights for Reijnders include his time at various clubs such as PEC Zwolle, FC Twente, CSV ’28, AZ Alkmaar, Jong AZ, RKC Waalwijk, AZ, AC Milan, and Manchester City. He made his senior debut for PEC Zwolle in 2017, later joining AZ Alkmaar where he had a successful stint in the Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie. His move to AC Milan in 2023 marked a significant step up, where he became a key midfielder, scoring 15 goals in two seasons.

In the 2025–26 season, he transferred to Manchester City for a substantial fee of £46.5 million, scoring on his debut and contributing to several domestic cup successes. Internationally, Reijnders debuted for the Netherlands in 2023 and participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has been recognized with several accolades, including the Serie A Best Midfielder award for 2024–25.