Martin Reijnders (born 11 April 1972) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a forward in the Netherlands, Finland and the United States.

Martin Reijnders
Personal information
Date of birth (1972-04-11) 11 April 1972 (age 52)
Place of birth Zwolle, Netherlands
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1989–1990 PEC Zwolle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990–1998 PEC Zwolle 182 (31)
1998 Nashville Metros 21 (11)
1998 FC Jokerit 10 (3)
1999 FC Haka 14 (4)
1999–2000 Den Bosch 4 (0)
2000 FC Haka 24 (7)
2001–2002 Veendam 14 (4)
2006–2008 PEC Zwolle 4 (0)
Managerial career
2006–2008 PEC Zwolle (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Reijnders began his career with PEC Zwolle, graduating from the club's U19 team to the first team in 1990. He remained with Zwolle until 1998 when he moved to the United States and signed with the Nashville Metros of the USISL A-League.[1] In November 1998, Reijnders returned to Europe where he joined FC Jokerit in the Finnish Veikkausliiga. In 1999, he moved to FC Haka, also in Finland. In 2000, Reijnders joined FC Den Bosch. He played for SC Veendam in 2001-2002 then retired from professional football. He later played a handful of games for PEC Zwolle while working as an assistant manager from 2006 to 2008.

Personal life

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Reijnders is married to Angelina Lekatompessy, who is of Moluccan descent. They have three children: sons Tijjani and Eliano, who are professional footballers, and a daughter.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "The Year in American Soccer – 1998". Archived from the original on 5 November 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Reijnders in voetspoor vader". www.peperbus.nl.