Photo: Biser Todorov / CC BY 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
There is something I like about Yanic Wildschut's path. Born in Amsterdam, a 187 cm winger raised in Dutch football, he ultimately chose to represent Suriname, returning to his roots, and closed out his playing career in England's lower divisions with Exeter City. He was never a long-term fixture under the bright lights of the elite stage, but a tall, fast winger who can tear down the flank is always a joy to watch. The decision to play for his ancestral nation rather than his country of birth speaks to someone who takes identity seriously. That is a choice I respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yanic Wildschut
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤニック・ヴィルスフート
- Reading
- やにっく・ゔぃるすふーと
- Born
- November 1, 1991 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Yanic Wildschut born?
Born November 1, 1991 (age 34).
Where is Yanic Wildschut from?
Yanic Wildschut is from Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
What does Yanic Wildschut do?
Yanic Wildschut works as association football player.
How tall is Yanic Wildschut?
Yanic Wildschut is 187 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.