Riedewald played for the Netherlands national under-19 team from 2013 to 2015.
Jaïro Riedewald is a Dutch professional footballer born in 1996.
He made his professional debut for Ajax's first team in December 2013, scoring two goals in his Eredivisie debut.
Biography
Early Life
Jaïro Jocquim Riedewald was born in Haarlem in 1996, coming from a diverse background with mixed Dutch, Surinamese, and Indonesian heritage. His father is Surinamese, while his mother has Dutch-Indonesian ancestry. Riedewald's football journey began at a young age when he joined the Ajax Youth Academy at just 11 years old, transitioning from SV Overbos.
Career
Riedewald signed his first professional contract with AFC Ajax on March 15, 2013, committing to the club until 2016. He made his professional debut with Jong Ajax in the Eerste Divisie on December 21, 2013. Shortly after, he was included in the first team squad and made his debut for Ajax's first team on December 19, 2013, in a KNVB Cup match. Riedewald made an impressive entrance into the Eredivisie, scoring two goals in his debut match against Roda JC Kerkrade, making him the youngest scoring debutant in Ajax and league history at 17 years and 104 days.
Riedewald's international career began with the Netherlands national under-17 team in 2012, progressing through the under-19 and under-21 teams before receiving his first senior call-up in August 2015. He made his debut for the senior national team on September 6, 2015, against Turkey. In 2024, he expressed interest in representing the Indonesian national team, despite no longer being eligible to switch nationalities.
Legacy
Riedewald's career reflects a blend of talent and cultural heritage, showcasing his skills on both club and international stages. His early achievements at Ajax and his record as the youngest scoring debutant highlight his potential and contributions to Dutch football, while his interest in representing Indonesia adds an intriguing chapter to his story.
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Career & Clubs
Ajax
On 15 March 2013, Riedewald signed his first professional contract with Ajax, a product of the Ajax Youth Academy having joined the club from SV Overbos at the age of 11. His first contract with the club was a three-year contract binding him to the club until 2016. On 21 December 2013 he made his professional debut in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of professional football in the Netherlands, playing for the reserves team Jong Ajax, in a match against VVV-Venlo which ended in a 5–1 away loss. On 14 December 2013, Ajax head coach Frank de Boer announced the inclusion of Riedewald in the first team squad for the away match against SC Cambuur on 15 December 2013. Not having made an appearance in that fixture it was the first time he was called for the first team. He made his debut for the first team on 19 December 2013 in the KNVB Cup match against IJsselmeervogels. The match ended in a 3–0 away win, with Riedewald coming on for Daley Blind in the 73rd minute of the match. Three days later he made his Eredivisie debut against Roda JC Kerkrade. After Bojan Krkić, Riedewald was substituted on as well in the 80th minute, where he replaced Christian Poulsen, quickly scoring two goals, after trailing 1–0, helping Ajax to a 2–1 away victory, hereby becoming the youngest scoring debutant in the club and league history with 17 years, 104 days. The youngest scoring player before him in the Dutch Eredivisie was Jeroen Lumu with 17 years, 111 days, while Marco van Basten…
Riedewald received his first call up to the senior Netherlands team in August 2015. On 6 September, he made his official debut for the Oranje against Turkey. In 2024, despite no longer being eligible to switch nationality, Riedewald reportedly expressed interest in playing for the Indonesian national team.
- Club
- Jong Ajax (2013–2015)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-17 football team (2012–2013)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-19 football team (2013–2015)
- Club
- Netherlands national association football team (2015–2015)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-21 football team
- National team
- Netherlands
- Club
- AFC Ajax (2013–)
Personal
Born in Haarlem, Riedewald is of mixed Dutch, Surinamese, and Indonesian heritage. His father is Surinamese, while his mother has mixed Dutch-Indonesian ancestry.
Clubs
- AFC Ajax2013current
- Netherlands national under-21 football teamcurrent
- Netherlands national under-17 football team2012–2013
- Jong Ajax2013–2015
- Netherlands national under-19 football team2013–2015
- Netherlands national association football team2015–2015
Played together with
Aad BakNetherlands national association football team · 1956–1956
Aad de JongNetherlands national association football team · 1950–1952
Aad MansveldNetherlands national association football team
Aaron MokoenaAFC Ajax · 1999–2003
Abdallah AberkaneJong Ajax- Abdel Malek El HasnaouiAFC Ajax · 2013–2015
- Abdel Malek El HasnaouiJong Ajax · 2013–2015
Abdelhak NouriAFC Ajax · 2015–2017- Abdelhak NouriJong Ajax · 2015
Abe LenstraNetherlands national association football team · 1940–1959- Abubakari YakubuAFC Ajax · 1999–2005
Adam MaherNetherlands national association football team · 2012
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Identifiers & aliases
Jaïro Jocquim Riedewald is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or left-back for EFL Championship club Sheffield United.
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