Neraysho Kasanwirjo

Neraysho Kasanwirjo
Personal information
Full name	Neraysho Meritchio Kasanwirjo
Date of birth	18 February 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Rangers; (on loan from Feyenoord)
Number	24
Youth career
	Zeeburgia
2011–2020	Ajax
Senior career*
Years	Team
2019–2021	Jong Ajax
2021–2023	FC Groningen
2023–	Feyenoord
2023–2024	→ Rapid Wien (loan)
2024–	→ Rangers (loan)
International career‡
2017	Netherlands U15
2017–2018	Netherlands U16
2018–2019	Netherlands U17
2021–2024	Netherlands U21
Medal record
Representing Netherlands
UEFA European Under-17 Championship
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09 December 2024; ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 March 2024

Neraysho Meritchio Kasanwirjo (born 18 February 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a full-back or centre-back for Scottish Premiership club Rangers, on loan from Eredivisie club Feyenoord.

Club career

Ajax

Born in Amsterdam, Kasanwirjo started playing in the youth ranks of Zeeburgia before being scouted and joining the Ajax Youth Academy at the age of nine. Progressing through the ranks, he made his professional debut in the Dutch Eerste Divisie, the second tier of professional football in the Netherlands, playing for Jong Ajax, the reserves team of Ajax. On 19 August 2019, Kasanwirjo made his debut against N.E.C. in a 3–3 draw.^[1]

Groningen

On 10 May 2021, it was announced that Groningen had signed Kasanwirjo on a three-year contract, joining the club for the 2021–22 season after his contract with Ajax had ended.^[2]

Feyenoord

On 20 January 2023, Feyenoord announced that it had reached a deal with Groningen for the transfer of Kasanwirjo, with the player signing a contract for four and a half years.^[3]

Rapid Wien (loan)

On 1 September 2023, Feyenoord and Rapid Wien announced that Kasanwirjo would spend the rest of the season at the Austrian club.^[4]

Rangers (loan)

On 21 September 2024, Kasanwirjo made his Rangers debut in a 3-0 win over Dundee in the Scottish League Cup quarter-final, coming off the bench to replace captain James Tavernier. He made his full debut for the club just five days later, starting at left-back in a 2-0 win away at Malmo in matchday one of the UEFA Europa League. On 1 December 2024, it was confirmed that Kasanwirjo suffered a knee injury whilst playing for Netherlands U21 and would return to his parent side Feyenoord to complete his rehabilitation.

International career

Kasanwirjo is a youth international for the Netherlands.^[5]

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Kasanwirjo is of Surinamese and Indonesian descent.^[6]

Career statistics

As of match played 10 November 2024.^[7]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Jong Ajax	2019–20	Eerste Divisie	4	0	0	0	–		4	0
	2020–21	Eerste Divisie	34	1	0	0	–		34	1
	Total		38	1	0	0	0	0	38	1
FC Groningen	2021–22	Eredivisie	32	1	3	0	–		35	1
	2022–23	Eredivisie	15	0	2	2	–		17	2
	Total		47	1	5	2	0	0	52	3
Feyenoord	2022–23	Eredivisie	5	0	2	0	0	0	7	0
	2024–25	Eredivisie	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
	Total		7	0	2	0	0	0	9	0
Rapid Wien (loan)	2023–24	Austrian Bundesliga	23	0	4	0	–		27	0
Rangers (loan)	2024–25	Scottish Premiership	6	0	2	0	4	0	12	0
Career total			121	2	13	2	4	0	138	4

Notes

Honours

Feyenoord

Netherlands U17

UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2019^[9]

References

^ [1], Ajax1.nl 18 augustus 2019
^ "FC Groningen contracteert Neraysho Kasanwirjo". FC Groningen.nl.
^ "Principeakkoord Feyenoord en FC Groningen over Kasanwirjo" [Agreement in principle between Feyenoord and FC Groningen for Kasanwirjo]. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
^ "Oostenrijks avontuur voor overbodige Feyenoord-back" [Austrian adventure for unnecessary Feyenoord-back] (in Dutch). 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
^ "Neraysho Kasanwirjo Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, and Cups". fbref.com.
^ "Neraysho Kasanwirjo – The Rising Star of Dutch Football Making Waves in 2024". protectnfm.com.
^ Neraysho Kasanwirjo at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
^ "Feyenoord verslaat Go Ahead en is na zes jaar weer kampioen van Nederland" [Feyenoord beats Go Ahead and is champions of the Netherlands after six years] (in Dutch). 14 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
^ "Netherlands retain #U17EURO title: at a glance". UEFA.com. 19 May 2019.

External links

Neraysho Kasanwirjo at WorldFootball.net
Career stats & Profile - Voetbal International

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[1] [1], Ajax1.nl 18 augustus 2019

[2] "FC Groningen contracteert Neraysho Kasanwirjo". FC Groningen.nl.

[3] "Principeakkoord Feyenoord en FC Groningen over Kasanwirjo" [Agreement in principle between Feyenoord and FC Groningen for Kasanwirjo]. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.

[4] "Oostenrijks avontuur voor overbodige Feyenoord-back" [Austrian adventure for unnecessary Feyenoord-back] (in Dutch). 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.

[5] "Neraysho Kasanwirjo Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, and Cups". fbref.com.

[6] "Neraysho Kasanwirjo – The Rising Star of Dutch Football Making Waves in 2024". protectnfm.com.

[7] Neraysho Kasanwirjo at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 December 2019.

[8] "Feyenoord verslaat Go Ahead en is na zes jaar weer kampioen van Nederland" [Feyenoord beats Go Ahead and is champions of the Netherlands after six years] (in Dutch). 14 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.

[euro19-9] "Netherlands retain #U17EURO title: at a glance". UEFA.com. 19 May 2019.

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