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My Take
As an Ajax academy graduate who became a key figure under Frank de Boer, Jaïro Riedewald carries the pedigree of one of football's great talent factories. What I appreciate is his adaptability: a defensive midfielder who can also fill in at left-back, the kind of versatile spine player managers quietly treasure. His Haarlem roots and methodical game suggest a footballer who thrives on reliability over flash. Now competing in the Championship with Sheffield United, he embodies the unglamorous resilience that sustains long careers. To me, Riedewald is the sort of dependable professional whose steady value deserves far more recognition than it gets.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jaïro Riedewald
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤイロ・リーデヴァルト
- Reading
- やいろ・りーでゔぁると
- Born
- September 9, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Haarlem, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jaïro Riedewald born?
Born September 9, 1996 (age 29).
Where is Jaïro Riedewald from?
Jaïro Riedewald is from Haarlem, Netherlands.
What does Jaïro Riedewald do?
Jaïro Riedewald works as association football player.
How tall is Jaïro Riedewald?
Jaïro Riedewald is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.