Nando Pijnaker
Auckland FC · DFCB #15 · New Zealand · Group G 62Rating24Caps0Goals27Age191Height
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Club season 2025/26 A-League Men
13
Apps
721
Minutes
0
Goals
0
Assists
International
24
Caps
0
Goals
Form
Season disrupted by ankle surgery (12 weeks) and shoulder dislocation
Date of birth1999-02-25 (age 27) NationalityNew Zealand ClubAuckland FC · New Zealand LeagueA-League Men PositionDF · Centre-back · #15 Height191 cm Preferred foot— Market value—
Born in Brummen, Netherlands, Nando Pijnaker moved to New Zealand aged three and grew up in Rotorua. After spells in Switzerland and Portugal, he established himself in Ireland with Sligo Rovers before returning home to join Auckland FC in 2024. A tall, commanding centre-back, his 2025-26 season was disrupted by ankle surgery and a shoulder dislocation, but he remains a defensive option for the World Cup.
- His match-worn shirt from a 97th-minute winner against Sydney FC was donated to Auckland Museum
- Represented New Zealand at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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