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Michael Reiziger is an association football player and association football coach, born on May 3, 1973 in Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands. Michael Reiziger is 53 years old as of 2026. The listed height is 177 cm.
My Take
What I admire about Michael Reiziger is the quiet integrity of the right back. He spent his career doing the unglamorous, high-responsibility work of shutting down opposing wingers rather than chasing highlight-reel glory, and that mindset reads as deeply professional to me. The fact that he now manages the Netherlands U21 side feels fitting: a man who built his game on discipline and positioning passing that knowledge to the next generation. People like Reiziger rarely trend, but they are exactly the kind of figures who hold a football culture together, and I find that genuinely worth respecting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Reiziger
- Name (Japanese)
- ミハエル・ライツィハー
- Reading
- みはえる・らいつぃはー
- Born
- May 3, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Reiziger born?
Born May 3, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Michael Reiziger from?
Michael Reiziger is from Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands.
What does Michael Reiziger do?
Michael Reiziger works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Michael Reiziger?
Michael Reiziger is 177 cm.
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