Georginio Wijnaldum Biography
Georginio Wijnaldum born Georginio Wijnaldum Gregion Emile is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool and the Netherlands national team. He was born on 11 November 1990 and raised in Rotterdam, South Holland, his parents Ramon van La Parra and Maureen Wijnaldum are both of Afro-Surinamese descent.
10 Quick Facts About Georginio Wijnaldum
- Name: Georginio Wijnaldum Gregion Emile
- Age: 38 years old
- Birthday: April 7th
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.65 m)
- Nationality: Austrian
- Occupation: Footballer
- Marital Status: Not Known
- Salary: Under Review
- Net Worth: $18 Million
Georginio Wijnaldum Age
Georginio Gregion Emile Wijnaldum is 33 years old. She was born on November 11th, 1990 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She also celebrates her birthday on November 11th every year and his birth sign is Scorpio.
Georginio Wijnaldum Height and Weight
Wijnaldum stands at an average height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.87 meters), and Weight 89 kilograms. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Early Life and Education
In Wijnaldum’s younger years, he never showed interest in football. He never played with a ball or watched football on TV. His ambition was to become a gymnast or acrobat. This changed when Wijnaldum’s cousin asked him to come to Sparta Rotterdam’s opening day with him; then he was invited to the Sparta Rotterdam youth academy and his love for football started to grow slowly.
Rise to Fame
At age six, Wijnaldum developed himself rapidly at Sparta Rotterdam, winning two championship titles in his first two seasons. Soon Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord showed interest in the youngster, but Wijnaldum declined all offers: “I didn’t watch football on TV and I didn’t know any of the first team players of Sparta or any of the top clubs. I only knew the real famous players of Oranje, so the offers didn’t impress me much. I had a good time at Sparta, I wanted to stay.” After playing for Sparta Rotterdam for seven seasons and representing the Netherlands at various youth levels, Wijnaldum decided to accept a new Feyenoord offer. He was convinced playing for Feyenoord was better for his development as a football player and believed in Feyenoord’s vision.
At Feyenoord, Wijnaldum joined a successful generation with the likes of Leroy Fer and Luís Pedro. Wijnaldum stood out as an exceptional talent. In January 2007, a few weeks after turning 16, Wijnaldum was invited to the first team’s training camp in Belek, Turkey, by Feyenoord manager Erwin Koeman.
Georginio Wijnaldum Family, Parents and Siblings
Wijnaldum was born and raised in Rotterdam, South Holland. When he was six years old, his parents, who are both of Surinamese descent, went through a divorce resulting in his mother moving to Amsterdam. However, Wijnaldum stayed in Rotterdam and moved in with his grandmother, where he lived for the remainder of his childhood.
Wijnaldum has two younger brothers, one of whom, Giliano Wijnaldum, most recently played for Sparta Rotterdam, as well as a half-brother, Rajiv van La Parra, who most recently played for Apollon Smyrnis. His cousin, Royston Drenthe, was another Feyenoord academy product who most notably played for Real Madrid.
Wijnaldum was formerly known as Georginio Boateng, but following his mother’s divorce, he took her maiden name (Wijnaldum).
Georginio Wijnaldum Wife
Georginio is currently involved in a romantic relationship with Mirella Pereira. He was previously involved in a relationship with his high school sweetheart, Virginia Braaf.
Georginio Wijnaldum Net Worth
Wijnaldum has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor and television personality. Through his various sources of income, Georginio has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
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Georginio Wijnaldum Wiki
- Full Names: Christian Fuchs
- Popular As: Christian
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Footballer
- Nationality: Austrian
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Georginio Wijnaldum Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 38 years old
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Birth: April 7th, 1986
- Place of Birth: Neunkirchen, Austria
- Birthday: April 7th
Georginio Wijnaldum Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: To be Updated
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches
- Weight: 89 kilograms
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Georginio Wijnaldum Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Available
- Mother: Not Available
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Married to Raluca Gold-Fuchs
- Children: 3
Georginio Wijnaldum Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $18 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Footballer
Georginio Wijnaldum Career
Newcastle United
On 11 July 2015, Wijnaldum joined English Premier League club Newcastle United on a five-year contract, for a reported transfer fee of £14.5 million, making him the most expensive signing of Mike Ashley’s ownership. Wijnaldum made his debut on 9 August as Newcastle began the season with a 2–2 home draw against Southampton, heading in a goal from Gabriel Obertan’s cross. He would score his second Newcastle goal in a 2–2 draw with Chelsea on 26 September. On 18 October, Wijnaldum scored four goals in a 6–2 home win over Norwich City, becoming only the second Newcastle player to score more than three goals in a Premier League match. Wijnaldum was considered the player of the match in a game against Liverpool when he forced Martin Škrtel into an own goal as well as scoring himself in a 2–0 win. He scored against Manchester United in a 3–3 draw on 12 January 2016, and again four days later in a 2–1 win against West Ham United, and later scored twice against Tottenham Hotspur in a 5–1 win on the final day of the season, finishing the season as Newcastle’s top goalscorer. However, after the season, Newcastle were relegated to the Championship.
Liverpool
On 22 July 2016, Wijnaldum returned to the Premier League, signing for Liverpool on a five-year contract, for an initial £23 million with a further £2 million in conditional add-ons. He was given the number 5 shirt.
Paris Saint-Germain
On 7 June 2021, Wijnaldum signed a three-year contract with Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), as reported by Fabrizio Romano and The Guardian. PSG reportedly “hijacked” a move for the midfielder by La Liga club Barcelona, offering him “twice the wage” Barcelona had offered. The move was officially announced on 10 June, and Wijnaldum’s presentation at PSG was on 22 July. He chose the number 18 jersey.
Wijnaldum scored his first two goals for PSG in a 2–2 Champions League draw against RB Leipzig on 3 November 2021. His first Ligue 1 goal came in a 1–1 away draw with Lens on 4 December, when he rescued a point with an injury-time header. By the end of the season, Wijnaldum had won the league title with Paris Saint-Germain.
Loan to Roma
On 4 August 2022, Serie A club Roma announced the signing of Wijnaldum, on loan from PSG. As part of the agreement, Roma received an option to make the move permanent at the end of the 2022–23 season. On 14 August, he made his debut for the club, as a substitute, in a 1–0 away win over Salernitana. On 21 August, it was announced that Wijnaldum had suffered a tibia fracture in training and that he would be expected to miss the majority of the season. He made his return to competition with Roma on 11 February 2023, almost six months later, as a substitute in a 1–1 away draw against Lecce. On 12 March, Wijnaldum scored his first goal for Roma in a 4–3 home defeat to Sassuolo, a chip over the goalkeeper in stoppage time.
Al-Ettifaq
On 2 September 2023, Wijnaldum signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq on a three-year contract, in which he rejoined his former teammate at Liverpool, Jordan Henderson.
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