Personal
Name | Georginio Wijnaldum |
Full Name | Georginio Gregion Emile Wijnaldum |
Country | Netherlands |
Gender | Male |
Date of Birth | November 11, 1990 |
Social
Place of Birth | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
Father's Name | Ramon van La Parra |
Mother's Name | Maureen Wijnaldum |
Name(s) of Sibling(s) | Giliano Wijnaldum |
Children Name | Ki-yeann Lia Elouise Wijnaldum, Jacian Emile Wijnaldum |
Sport Profile
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Discipline | Men's Football |
Active/Retired | Active |
Role | Midfielder |
Level | National, International, Club |
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Profile | Georginio Wijnaldum is a central midfielder currently on the books of European Champions Liverpool. A Netherlands native, Wijnaldum is a true ball winner, specializing in breaking counter-attacks and starting attacks from the back. With Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, Wijnaldum has become one of the major men in the central midfield for Jurgen Klopp’s record-breaking Liverpool side. Wijnaldum started his career at the tender age of 16 years with Feyenoord and has played in an array of positions throughout his career, from central midfield to left and right wings, even chipping in as a centre-back in some matches for Dutch outfit PSV. Wijnaldum made ripples in English football when he secured a transfer to Newcastle United from PSV for a reported sum of 14.5m pounds. Newcastle however, got relegated to the Championship but Wijnaldum’s performances caught the eyes of those at Anfield. He integrated right into Jurgen Klopp’s team, playing on the left of midfield. It was in the 2018-19 season that Wijnaldum really shone the brightest, earning his place in the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season. Wijnaldum looks settled at Liverpool although rumors of his return to his homeland are always doing the rounds. He has also become a crucial member of Ronald Koeman’s revamped Netherlands National Team, slotting in alongside the talented Frenkie de Jong. His current market valuation is over 50 mn, so if there’s any Dutch club capable of getting a deal across the line, it is Ajax. (Written by Priyansu) |
Career Information | Debut (International): For Netherlands in Friendly, 2nd September, 2011 Debut Club Level: For Feyenoord in Eredivise, 8 April, 2007 Current Club: Liverpool FC Club Level Career:
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Updated On | January 29, 2020 |