Georginio Wijnaldum Biography: Georginio "Gini" Wijnaldum is a Dutch midfielder born in Rotterdam on 11 November 1990. In September 2026 he joined Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia on a free transfer after his contract at Al-Ettifaq ended. He is best known for his five years at Liverpool, where he won the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2019-20, and for playing for the Netherlands at the 2014 World Cup.
He began at Feyenoord, moved to PSV Eindhoven in 2011, and joined Newcastle United in 2015 for a reported 14.5 million pounds. A year later he signed for Liverpool for an initial fee of 23 million pounds. In the 2019 Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona he scored twice in a 4-0 win, and Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the final in Madrid.
Georginio Wijnaldum Early Life
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Georginio was born on 11 November 1990 (age 35) in Rotterdam, Netherlands. His parents are of Surinamese descent. They divorced when he was six, and his mother moved to Amsterdam while he stayed in Rotterdam with his grandmother. He was born Georginio Boateng and took his mother's maiden name, Wijnaldum. His mother is Maureen Wijnaldum. His half-brother Rajiv van La Parra is also a footballer.
He joined the youth academy of Sparta Rotterdam and later moved to Feyenoord to continue his development.
Georginio Wijnaldum Personal Life
Wijnaldum keeps his private life out of the media. There is no reliable public confirmation of his marital status or of his children, so we do not name a wife, partner or children here.
Georginio Wijnaldum Professional Life
Wijnaldum made his first-team debut for Feyenoord in 2007 and won the KNVB Cup in 2007-08. In 2011 he moved to PSV Eindhoven. He won the KNVB Cup with PSV in 2011-12 and the Eredivisie in 2014-15, and he was named Dutch Footballer of the Year for 2014-15. On 11 July 2015 he joined Newcastle United on a five-year contract for a reported 14.5 million pounds.
Liverpool signed him in 2016 for an initial 23 million pounds. Liverpool lost the 2018 Champions League final and won the competition in 2019. He also won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2019, and the Premier League in 2019-20. In 2021 he left Liverpool on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain and won Ligue 1 in 2021-22.
In 2022-23 he was on loan at Roma, who lost the Europa League final that season. In 2023 he joined Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia. His contract there ended in the summer of 2026, and Al-Ittihad announced his arrival on a free transfer on 7 September 2026, the last day of the Saudi summer transfer window. The length of the contract was reported differently by different outlets.
For the Netherlands he made his debut on 2 September 2011 against San Marino, coming on as a substitute in the 86th minute and scoring in an 11-0 win. He played at the 2014 World Cup, where the Netherlands finished third after beating Brazil 3-0 in the play-off. He made his 50th appearance on 9 September 2018 in a 2-1 Nations League win over France. At Euro 2020 he scored the first goal in the 3-2 win over Ukraine and two in the 3-0 win over North Macedonia. He missed the 2022 World Cup after fracturing his tibia in August 2022.
| Clubs | Season |
| Feyenoord | 2007-11 |
| PSV | 2011-15 |
| Newcastle United | 2015-16 |
| Liverpool | 2016-21 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2021-23 |
| Roma (loan) | 2022-23 |
| Al-Ettifaq | 2023-26 |
| Al-Ittihad | 2026- |
Honours
Feyenoord:
- KNVB Cup: 2007-08
PSV:
- Eredivisie: 2014-15
- KNVB Cup: 2011-12
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 2012
Liverpool:
- Premier League: 2019-20
- UEFA Champions League: 2018-19; runner-up: 2017-18
- UEFA Super Cup: 2019
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2019
Paris Saint-Germain:
- Ligue 1: 2021-22
Netherlands:
- UEFA Nations League runner-up: 2018-19
- FIFA World Cup third place: 2014
Georginio Wijnaldum Achievements
- Rotterdam talent of the year: 2007
- Dutch Footballer of the Year: 2014-15
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2018-19
- UEFA Nations League Finals Team of the Tournament: 2019
Wijnaldum Personal Details
Full Name: Georginio Gregion Emile Wijnaldum
Date of Birth: 11 November 1990 (age 35)
Place of Birth: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing Position: Midfielder
Nickname: Gini
Heritage: Surinamese descent
Hobbies: Playing Football
Georginio Wijnaldum Net Worth
There is no reliable public figure for Georginio Wijnaldum's net worth, so we do not state one. His known earnings come from his club contracts at Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Al-Ettifaq and Al-Ittihad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Georginio Wijnaldum?
Georginio Wijnaldum is a Dutch midfielder who won the Champions League and the Premier League with Liverpool. He joined Al-Ittihad in September 2026.
Which club does Wijnaldum play for now?
He joined Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia on a free transfer on 7 September 2026, after leaving Al-Ettifaq by mutual consent.
How old is Georginio Wijnaldum?
He was born on 11 November 1990 (age 35) in Rotterdam, so you can work out his age from that date.
How tall is Wijnaldum?
Wijnaldum is listed at 1.73 m, which is about 5 ft 8 in.
Who is Georginio Wijnaldum's mother?
His mother is Maureen Wijnaldum. His parents divorced when he was six, and he took her maiden name.
Is Wijnaldum married, and who is his wife?
There is no reliable public confirmation of his marital status or his children, so no wife or partner is named here.
What is Wijnaldum's net worth?
There is no reliable public figure for his net worth, so none is given here.
What did Wijnaldum win at Liverpool?
He won the Champions League in 2018-19, the Premier League in 2019-20, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2019.
What is Wijnaldum's heritage?
His parents are of Surinamese descent, and he was born and raised in Rotterdam.
Did Wijnaldum play in the 2022 World Cup?
No. He missed the 2022 World Cup after fracturing his tibia in August 2022.
