GINEWS TV INVESTIGASI, CHINA – The decision not to include Eliano Reijnders in the Indonesian national team squad was a topic of discussion, especially because he had just completed the naturalization process to defend Indonesia.
However, this player of Dutch descent responded calmly and remained optimistic that the opportunity to defend the Indonesian national team in the future was still wide open.
So, who is Reijnders? Eliano Johannes Reijnders Lekatompessy is a young footballer, who recently received the spotlight after being dropped by coach Shin Tae-yong,
from the Indonesian National Team squad in the match against China in the 2026 World Cup Qualification.
Born on 23 October 2000 in Tampere, Finland, he currently plays as a central defender for Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle. This player has Indonesian blood from his mother, who comes from Ambon, and his grandfather who comes from Jatinegara, Jakarta.
His father, Martin Reijnders, is also a former professional footballer, providing a strong foundation for Eliano’s career in the world of football. Like many professional footballers, Eliano’s journey in football started early. *** (NET)
